Read David’s latest article to learn what you need to do to renew and revive your network security in 2009. For the full article read Five actions to take based on Cisco’s Annual Security Report
Category Archives: Security
Video- Cisco CCNA Security Firewall With SDM from Train Signal
I wrote about the new Train Signal CCNA Security video training course in my post Cisco CCNA Security Video Training from Train Signal & Chris Bryant.
Here is a sample from the course that will train you on the Cisco CCNA Security Firewall and how to configure it with SDM.
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Click here to learn more about the Train Signal CCNA Security Video Training Course
Cisco CCNA Security Video Training from Train Signal & Chris Bryant
Just released today, Train Signal is offering a brand new Cisco CCNA Security (IINS 640-553) video training course by Chris Bryant, CCIE. This 13 hour video training course will cover everything you need to pass the Cisco CCNA Security certification exam (IINS 640-553). I have watched many Chris Bryant videos and, trust me, he is one of the best Cisco teachers I have ever learned from.
There is a free demo of the course on the Train Signal website and it comes with a 90 day money back guarantee. Plus, you will receive a the associated Transcender exam and the video training on iPod, WMV, and MP3 formats for training on the go!
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Click Here to watch the Demo and Learn more!
Filter Web content with Cisco IOS routers
In my latest article, I cover how to filter your Internet web content using a URL filtering service with a Cisco IOS Router. Cisco is now offering a new Trend Micro filtering option, in addition to the Websense and Smart Filter services that has been offered for some time.
To learn about the Cisco IOS URL web filtering options and read the full article see:
Free Firewall Monitoring Tool – Fireplotter
If you have a Cisco PIX, ASA, or Fortinet firewall, you should checkout this new free firewall monitoring tool. It can tell you what is going on with your Internet connection, real-time. FirePlotter quickly answers questions like “Who is using my bandwidth?”, “What is using my bandwidth?”, Who is eating my bandwidth?” or “What is eating my bandwidth?”. Download FirePlotter here
Prevent router changes from multiple users with Cisco IOS configuration lock
In my latest article, I covered a new Cisco IOS feature used to prevent multipe admins from making changes on a Cisco router IOS, at the same time. This could prevent downtime and outages due to partially implemented or conflicting configurations. Read how to configure the new Cisco IOS configuration lock in my latest article.
Learn how PCI affects Cisco network configuration
In David’s latest Cisco article, you will learn how PCI affects Cisco network configuration. If your business accepts credit cards and you haven’t yet had to get tough with your network security, you will eventually. David Davis explains how the PCI data security standards affect your Cisco router and switch security configuration.
Secure your Cisco Routers with Passwords – the right way!
Just published, my most recent article covers, step by step, how to secure your Cisco router using passwords. I start off with the different levels of the Cisco IOS and the different passwords that are available. Then, I move on to show you exactly how to configure passwords in the Cisco IOS to secure your router. This is already a very popular article and it has only been released in the last few days.
To read the full article, please visit: How to properly secure your Cisco router with passwords



