Although there are clearly right and wrong ways to deploy security technologies, identity is less obvious. From a network designer's perspective, you must start by deciding where and what kind of identity information you must acquire. Broadly defined, there are three potential network identity paths:
NOTE
Local application or system authentication is not discussed here because the techniques are obvious and not directly related to secure networking.
These three methods can be combined to achieve multilayered security. For example, when using 802.1x for LAN authentication, RFC 2827 filtering, and user application authentication, some elements of all three methods are used (user to network, device to network, and user to application).
Part I. Network Security Foundations
Network Security Axioms
Security Policy and Operations Life Cycle
Secure Networking Threats
Network Security Technologies
Part II. Designing Secure Networks
Device Hardening
General Design Considerations
Network Security Platform Options and Best Deployment Practices
Common Application Design Considerations
Identity Design Considerations
IPsec VPN Design Considerations
Supporting-Technology Design Considerations
Designing Your Security System
Part III. Secure Network Designs
Edge Security Design
Campus Security Design
Teleworker Security Design
Part IV. Network Management, Case Studies, and Conclusions
Secure Network Management and Network Security Management
Case Studies
Conclusions
References
Appendix A. Glossary of Terms
Appendix B. Answers to Applied Knowledge Questions
Appendix C. Sample Security Policies
INFOSEC Acceptable Use Policy
Password Policy
Guidelines on Antivirus Process
Index