Networking / Beginners

Tools and Resources for Routers and Switches

Hardened routers and switches are a vital lynch pin to a secure perimeter and network environment. They must be configured correctly! The following resources will provide you with everything you need in order to effectively secure and assess routers and switches.

  • Router Audit Tool v2.0 The Router Audit Tool (RAT) from the Center for Internet Security is an automated script that will easily identify Cisco vulnerabilities while generating a detailed report. It is a free download and can be found at http://www.cisecurity.org/.
  • Scooter 1.2 A packet generator from qOrbit Technologies for firewall penetration and manipulation testing. It is a free download and can be found at http://www.qorbit.net/code/scooter-1.2.tar.gz.
  • qOrbit Technologies Stephen Gill has many desirable security templates for Juniper, Checkpoint, and one of the best is layer 2 Security Template for Cisco (http://qorbit.net).
  • Rob Thomas and Team Cymru In addition to their popular security templates, Internet resource monitoring, and unique tools, the Cymru team is also responsible for the overwhelming success and maintenance of the Bogons list (http://www.cymru.com).
  • NSA Router Security Configuration Guide 1.1 The definitive government guide for Cisco network device security (http://nsa1.www.conxion.com/cisco/guides/cis-2.pdf).
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In this tutorial:

  1. Security Assessment
  2. System Assessmentand Hardening Concepts
  3. System and Host Hardening Methodology
  4. Checklists
  5. Microsoft Windows
  6. UNIX
  7. Web Server
  8. FTP Service
  9. Elements of DNS
  10. Mail
  11. Router
  12. Tools and Resources for Routers and Switches
  13. Wired Network
  14. Wireless Network
  15. Physical Security