Network security relies heavily on passwords. Cisco routers use passwords to ensure that only "trusted" users can perform certain services. In this Daily Drill Down, Todd Lammle takes you on a journey ...

I am trying to figure out how to configure a Cisco 3002 (VPN hardware client) via a PERL script.<BR><BR>As far as I can tell, the VPN hardware can only be configured via the web interface or via ...

Most IT pros know that using Telnet to manage routers, switches, and firewalls is not exactly a security best practice. Instead, the accepted alternative to Telnet's lack of security is Secure Shell ...

I have a Cisco 1700 router running 12.1 (27b) at a remote site, and some network monitoring software at our main site that telnets to the router every few minutes to make sure its up and running.