RE: Port Security on switches?

[Nick Duda <nduda () VistaPrint com>]

Don't patch down ports unless they are needed can be a start.

You can use a solution like Cisco Clean Access (CAS/CAM) , great product, but with a price tag. Works wonder for things 
like this. It can dynamically alter port settings and DMZ/segement off unauthorized systems..etc.

- Nick

-----Original Message-----
From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Albert R. Campa
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 2:22 PM
To: security-basics
Subject: Port Security on switches?

Do you use it? Is it a good idea network wide? Yes I guess it could be
an administrative pain but I want to see how it is used these days.

Is there an alternative?

My concern is people connecting non authorized laptops to the network
and getting an IP then access. What is a common/effective way to be
notified of any new device connected to the network?

Sure we have physical security(guards 24/7) in our main building,
badge access security in our other building, but visitors such as
vendors, contractors, etc come often and its basically left up to
their sponsors to ensure they dont connect anything to a free port on
the wall.

Comments are appreciated.

Albert