Implementing Control Plane, Management Plane & Infrastructure Security

This course focuses on Service Provider Infrastructure Security, with detailed coverage of Management Plane and Control Plane security implementation. Learners will explore important protection techniques such as uRPF, ACLs, RTBH, router hardening, and secure device management using SSH, VTY access control, logging, SNMP, and AAA. The course also covers Control Plane Protection methods, routing protocol authentication, LDP authentication, BGP prefix-based filtering, BGP attribute-based filtering, and BGP RPKI. These topics help learners understand how to secure routing infrastructure, protect network devices, and reduce risks in service provider environments. This course is especially useful for students preparing for the CCIE Service Provider v5 Lab exam, professionals working in Service Provider networks, and anyone who wants to build deeper practical knowledge of Service Provider Infrastructure Security.