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Re: Port Security on switches?
From: Abe Getchell <me () abegetchell com>
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:17:11 -0400
Sounds like you're looking for 802.1x enabled networking gear: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/802.1X How well it works/easy it is to manage depends on the gear you're using. Most implementations have provisions for allowing unauthenticated systems (such as vendors, visitors, or contractors) to have some form of network access. - Abe Getchell me () abegetchell com http://abegetchell.com/ On Fri, 2008-03-14 at 13:21 -0500, Albert R. Campa wrote:
Do you use it? Is it a good idea network wide? Yes I guess it could be an administrative pain but I want to see how it is used these days. Is there an alternative? My concern is people connecting non authorized laptops to the network and getting an IP then access. What is a common/effective way to be notified of any new device connected to the network? Sure we have physical security(guards 24/7) in our main building, badge access security in our other building, but visitors such as vendors, contractors, etc come often and its basically left up to their sponsors to ensure they dont connect anything to a free port on the wall. Comments are appreciated. Albert
Current thread:
- Port Security on switches? Albert R. Campa (Mar 14)
- RE: Port Security on switches? Nick Duda (Mar 17)
- RE: Port Security on switches? Petter Bruland (Mar 17)
- RE: Port Security on switches? Bob Emerson (Mar 17)
- Re: Port Security on switches? Predrag Petrović (Mar 17)
- Re: Port Security on switches? Abe Getchell (Mar 17)
- Re: Port Security on switches? Logan Douglas (Mar 17)
- RE: Port Security on switches? Sule, Mohammed (Mar 21)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- Re: RE: Port Security on switches? CG (Mar 18)