Most IT pros realize that using Telnet to manage routers, switches, and firewalls is insecure. Transmitted in clear text across a network, Telnet traffic basically publicizes any login usernames and ...

I have two Cisco Catalyst 2960-S 48-port switches "stacked" using the Cisco FlexStack module. Originally I had to set them up using "Express Setup", which I absolutly hate from my limited use of it. I ...

Cisco has released security updates to address critical security flaws allowing unauthenticated attackers to log in using hard-coded credentials or default SSH keys to take over unpatched devices.

Cisco has revealed that its Nexus 9000 fabric switches have a critical flaw that could allow anyone to remotely connect to a vulnerable device using Secure Shell (SSH) and control it with root user ...

Cisco revealed a security vulnerability in a number of the company's network security virtual appliances that could give someone virtually unlimited access to them—default, pre-authorized keys for ...

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 ...