RE: Port Security on switches?

["Petter Bruland" <pbruland () fcglv com>]

I believe 802.1x takes care of this, when implemented properly.

We will be implementing 802.1x here in a few months time, so as of right
now I'm sort of "green" on this subject.

-Petter 

-----Original Message-----
From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com]
On Behalf Of Albert R. Campa
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 11:22 AM
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