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Cisco CCNP Enterprise core exam (ENCOR) 350-401 v1.2 · Domain 5: Security

Device access control: line and local user authentication, SSH-only VTY access

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Every router and switch must be protected against unauthorized administrative access. ENCOR tests the basic building blocks on Cisco IOS: how the console and VTY lines authenticate users, how passwords are stored, and how to allow only SSH.

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