Mpls Vpn Security A Practical Guide To Hardening Mpls Networks 1st Print Behringer by Behringer, Michael H;morrow, Monique 9781587051838, 1587051834 instant download after payment.

This book tackles the subject of MPLS VPN security for network managers, CTOs, enterprise IT managers, and network service architects.MPLS VPN Securityprovides a thorough overview of MPLS security, with practical recommendations on how to securely implement and operate MPLS networks. It begins with background on security and VPN technologies and discussion of the threats and attack points of which MPLS users and providers must be aware. Definitions and analysis of VPN service user requirements and how MPLS meets them are addressed, followed by a discussion of the methods used to secure Internet access and extranet services. Practical recommendations for securing MPLS networks, which build on earlier discussions, provide a hands-on guideline on how to harden an MPLS network. Next, various practical methods for deploying IPSec with MPLS are recommended followed by an exploration of the implications of connecting Layer 2 networks to an MPLS core. A discussion of potential security flaws focuses on operational issues and their security implications, and recommends guidelines on how to securely operate an MPLS network. The book concludes with a series of case studies that synthesize all the key security topics of the book in applicable, practical design discussion.