To block unauthorized access to switch ports, switches support a feature called port security. This feature allows you to configure which devices are allowed or blocked on each port. As a result, the effect of a “configuration lock” is achieved that prevents other users from changing the NX-OS running configuration. Please note that product. Administrators can configure access control rules for unauthorized terminals that are discovered through terminal identification to block or unblock unauthorized terminals. Terminal identification has been configured.
How to Configure Port Security
To configure port security we need to access the command prompt of switch. Click Switch and click CLI and press Enter Key.Port can be secure from i...
Switchport Port-Security Violation
We need to specify what action; it should take in security violation. Three possible modes are available:Protect: - This mode will only work with s...
Switchport Port Security Example
In our topology PC0 is connected with F0/1 port of switch. Enter following commands to secure F0/1 port.Following table explains above commands in...
Switchport Port Security Testing
In our topology we have one additional PC. Assume that, this is the cracker's PC. To gain unauthorized access in network he unplugged the Ethernet...