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SolutionBase: Learn the components of Cisco's NAC Framework
Although Cisco's NAC Framework isn't as easy to use as the Cisco NAC Appliance, it does offer the benefit of bringing together offerings from various third-party security companies. David Davis explains the different components of the Cisco NAC Framework. Cisco's NAC Framework is an architectural design for how ...
Tags: Cisco NAC Framework, Security, Network, Credential, Server, Cisco Systems Inc., Network Access Device, Extensible Authentication Protocol, Cisco Trusted Agent, Cisco Access Control Server Server, Networking, David Davis
Technical articles 2007-12-04
EAP Authentication Protocols for WLANs
This chapter, from Cisco Press' Cisco Wireless LAN Security, examines the various authentication protocols such as the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP, Protected EAP PEAP, the Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol LEAP, and EAP- Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST).The chapter begins with a look at the fundamental concepts and contexts of...
Tags: access control, authentication, authentication protocol, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco wireless LAN, Cisco Wireless LAN Security, EAP Authentication Protocols, Extensible Authentication Protocol, identity, IEEE 802.1X, Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol, rotation, security feature, tunnel, WLAN
Download resources 2005-02-04
Tech Tip: Improve RAS connection security
By Mike MullinsOnce you've decided to implement remoteaccess service RAS to provide file and print services to yourusers, you'll place this asset within your firewall's DMZ to proxyand record all of the data connections coming into your network.However, before you become an Internet Service Provider ISP toyour users, you should...
Tags: Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol, Extensible Authentication Protocol, network, password, Password Authentication Protocol, PPP, remote access, remote access service, security, Serial Line Internet Protocol
Technical articles 2003-12-08
Major vendors tighten WLAN security
Several vendors, including Microsoft and Cisco Systems, have released technologies aimed at better securing 802.11b wireless networks. See how measures such as stronger authentication and centralized management could push corporate adoption of WLANs.By Andrew GarciaThe enthusiasm for 802.11b wireless networking has been dampened by reports of vulnerabilities in the protocol's...
Tags: Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Network security, Microsoft Windows, WLAN, Microsoft Corp., CNET, WLAN Security, wireless, IEEE 802.11, RADIUS, Extensible Authentication Protocol, authentication, Microsoft Windows XP, server, Cisco Systems Inc.
Technical articles 2001-10-17
Learn the components of Cisco's NAC Framework
Although Cisco's NAC Framework isn't as easy to use as the Cisco NAC Appliance, it does offer the benefit of bringing together offerings from various third-party security companies. David Davis explains the different components of the Cisco NAC Framework. by David Davis
Tags: Network, Credential, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco NAC Framework, Network Access Device, Extensible Authentication Protocol, Cisco Trusted Agent, Cisco Access Control Server Server, Networking, Servers, Hardware, David Davis
Blog posts 2009-02-05
Learn the components of Cisco's NAC Framework
Although Cisco's NAC Framework isn't as easy to use as the Cisco NAC Appliance, it does offer the benefit of bringing together offerings from various third-party security companies. David Davis explains the different components of the Cisco NAC Framework. by David Davis
Tags: Network, Credential, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco NAC Framework, Network Access Device, Extensible Authentication Protocol, Cisco Trusted Agent, Cisco Access Control Server Server, Networking, Servers, Hardware, David Davis
Blog posts 2009-02-05

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Vulnerability Analysis of Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) DoS Attack Over Wireless Networks
IEEE 802.11 supports 802.1x to provide strong authentication mechanism for Wireless networks. 802.1x utilizes Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP as a framework for authentication, allowing for a number of authentication methods to be used. Unfortunately, 802.1x includes some unprotected EAP packets during authentication process which can be easily exploited by an...
Tags: Network, Vulnerability, IEEE 802.1X, Analysis, Authentication, Wireless Network, Wireless, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Security
White papers 2009-07-01
Choosing a remote access authentication scheme
When you implement remote access for your network, you'll have several authentication options to choose from. By understanding the pros and cons of each, you can select the solution that will provide both security and scalability. Almost every business network today has or will have clients connecting to...
Tags: Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol, Microsoft Corp., Deb Shinder, VPNs, SECURITY, remote access, authenticator, Password Authentication Protocol, password, authentication, server, remote access server, MS-CHAP, SMB Strategies Newsletter, Accounting, Authorization, Network, RADIUS, Client, Internet Authentication Service, EAP/TLS EAP/TLS, RADIUS Authentication RADIUS, Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition, Network Security, Servers, Networking, Hardware
Technical articles 2006-03-27
Ultimate wireless security guide: An introduction to LEAP authentication
The complete TechRepublic Ultimate WirelessSecurity Guide is available as a download in PDF form.Towards the end of year 2000, Cisco created a proprietaryEAP Extensible Authentication Protocol protocol called LEAP Lightweight EAPfor its line of Wireless LAN Access Points as a way to address the security weaknessesin WEP. One year after...
Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., George Ou, LAN, Networking, password, wireless, WLAN
Technical articles 2007-01-11
Understanding and selecting authentication methods
If you are serious about computer/network security, then you must have a solid understanding of authentication methods. Debra Littlejohn Shinder takes a moment to lay out the role authentication plays in a security plan.Computer/network security hinges on two very simple goals:Keeping unauthorized persons from gaining access to resourcesEnsuring that...
Tags: SECURITY, Deb Shinder, authentication, network
Technical articles 2001-08-28
Ultimate wireless security guide: An introduction to PEAP authentication
The complete TechRepublic Ultimate WirelessSecurity Guide is available as a download in PDF form.Protected ExtensibleAuthentication Protocol PEAP Authentication is a secure password-based authenticationprotocol created for the purpose of simplifying secure authentication. PEAP is primarilyused in Wireless LAN networks though it can also be used for wired authentication,Network Access Protection NAP,...
Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., George Ou, Networking, PKI, Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol, Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol Authentication
Technical articles 2007-01-11
EAP Authentication Protocols for WLANs
This chapter, from Cisco Press' Cisco Wireless LAN Security, examines the various authentication protocols such as the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP, Protected EAP PEAP, the Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol LEAP, and EAP- Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST).The chapter begins with a look at the fundamental concepts and contexts of...
Tags: WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., Authentication, Security
Book chapters 2005-02-04
Obtaining and Installing a VeriSign WLAN Server Certificate for PEAP-MS-CHAP V2 Wireless Authentication
Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol-Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol version 2 (PEAP-MS-CHAP v2) provides secure wireless authentication using passwords. To use PEAP-MS-CHAP v2, the Internet Authentication Service IAS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service RADIUS servers performing wireless authentication need a computer certificate and wireless clients need to trust the computer certificate...
Tags: VeriSign Inc., Server, Authentication, Internet Authentication Service, Computer, Wireless, Computer Certificate, Productivity, Internet, Security
White papers 2005-01-01
RADIUS Protocol Security and Best Practices
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service RADIUS is a widely deployed protocol enabling centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting for network access. Originally developed for dial-up remote access, RADIUS is now supported by Virtual Private Network VPN servers, wireless access points, authenticating Ethernet switches, Digital Subscriber Line DSL access, and other network...
Tags: Security, RADIUS, Best Practice, Network Security, Networking
White papers 2002-01-17
A Measurement Study on IKEv2 Authentication Performance in Wireless Networks
This paper presents an experimental evaluation of the performance costs of a wide variety of authentication methods over IKEv2 in wireless networks. The studied methods are Pre-Shared Keys PSK, Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP using MD5, SIM, TTLS-MD5, TLS, and PEAP-MSCHAPv2. For the EAP-based methods RADIUS is used as Authentication, Authorization,...
Tags: Performance, Network, Authentication, Wireless Network, Wireless, Performance Management, Security, Wireless And Mobility, Human Resources, Workforce Management
White papers 2009-05-12
Step-by-Step Guide for Setting Up Secure Wireless Access in a Test Lab
This paper describes how to configure secure wireless access using IEEE 802.1X authentication using Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol with Microsoft Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol version 2 (PEAP-MS-CHAP v2) and Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS) in a test lab using a wireless Access Point AP and four computers. Of the four...
Tags: RADIUS, Wireless Access, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Servers, Hardware
White papers 2005-04-01
Understanding and troubleshooting virtual private networking
While VPN lets users connect to their LAN over the Internet, it can also require a lot of troubleshooting. In this Daily Drill Down, Debra Littlejohn Shinder tells you all you need to know to get your client to play nice with VPN.It’s easy to understand why virtual private networking...
Tags: VPNs, Network security, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NETWORKING, SECURITY, Deb Shinder, Microsoft Windows, encapsulation, VPN
Technical articles 2001-03-05
Get IT Done: Introducing Windows 2000 Routing and Remote Access
Explore the capabilities of Windows 2000 remote accessMicrosoft introduced Remote Access Services RAS early in the Windows NT product cycle, adding routing capability through an add-on service for Windows NT. Windows 2000 integrates these services in a single Routing and Remote Access Service RRAS that provides excellent utility for routing,...
Tags: Operating systems, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Jim Boyce, Get IT Done, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, remote access, RRAS, Windows 2000 RRAS, server, Remote Access Service
Technical articles 2000-10-20
Get IT Done: Tunneling terms you should know when deploying a VPN
While almost all organizations use TCP/IP in their networks, others continue to use legacy protocols, such as Novell’s IPX/SPX, to access NetWare servers and NetBIOS/NetBEUI to access older Windows systems. While these organizations likely have a stake in continuing to support these protocols, they may also want to provide access...
Tags: authentication, Get IT Done, Internet, L2F, password, PPP, PPTP, Scott Lowe MCSE, TCP/IP, tunnel, VPN
Technical articles 2003-01-27
Creating site-to-site VPNs with ISA Server 2004
Like most popular firewalls, ISA Server 2004 can function asa VPN gateway. This allows you to connect two local area networks to oneanother over a virtual private network. This is called a site-to-site VPN (incontrast to a remote-access VPN connection, in which individual remotecomputers connect to the LAN through a...
Tags: Deb Shinder, IPSec, ISA, Microsoft ISA Server, Microsoft Windows, PPTP, VPN
Technical articles 2005-02-23
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