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 ...

SSH is a tool I use every single day to log into remote Linux servers and take care of my admin tasks. Without SSH, my days would be more complicated and less secure. That doesn’t mean, however, that ...

Whether you're an experienced developer or a beginner trying to establish a secure connection between your computer and a remote Linux server, PuTTY is a tool you can rely on. Let's delve into ...

If you connect to remote computers over the Internet, it is a pretty good chance you use some form of SSH or secure shell. On Linux or Unix you’ll use the ssh command. Same goes for Linux-like ...

Cisco has pushed out patches for three virtual appliances that shipped with default Secure Shell (SSH) encryption key vulnerabilities, which pose a risk of a hacker decrypting traffic with the keys.

Just had a router crash. Is there a way I can dump the output of my terminal session (show tech-support) into a local text file? (versus saving it to the router which can then sometimes be a headache ...

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 ...