What are the Types of STP? The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) standards are a set of network protocols that ensure a loop-free topology for Ethernet networks.The basic idea behind STP is to prevent network disruptions caused by loops, which are common in Ethernet networks. STP works by organizing the network’s switches into a hierarchy and blocking certain redundant… Read More »
What is EIGRP ? EIGRP is a Cisco proprietary routing protocol modified from the original IGRP (Interior Routing Protocol). EIGRP is an advanced distance-vector routing protocol, it can only be used in an all-Cisco network, but EIGRP more than makes up for this deficiency by being easy to configure, fast, and reliable. Like the Routing Information Protocol (… Read More »
What are IP Routing Protocols? A routing protocol is a set of rule(s) or standards that determines how routers on a network communicate and exchange information with each other, enabling them to select the best routes to a remote network. Each router has priority knowledge only of networks attached to it directly. Routers running routing protocol share this… Read More »
What are Reflexive ACLs? Reflexive ACLS also known as IP-Session-Filtering ACLs is used to allow traffic sessions from a source network while denying IP traffic for sessions coming from outside the network. It allows a network administrator to dynamically enable a network filtering router to manage session traffic. The router examines the outbound traffic and when it sees… Read More »
What is a Man in the Middle Attack? A man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is carried out by intruders who successfully position themselves between two legitimate hosts. The attacker can enable normal communication between hosts while altering the conversation between them. The attacker can intercept and modify data exchanged between the two hosts, allowing them to steal sensitive information such… Read More »
