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What is Network Penetration Testing? It is a simulation of a cyberattack. Security professionals will try to bypass security protocols that are in place to gain access to the network using varied means. PenTesting is done to find out vulnerabilities in the network before an actual malicious actor can exploit them.  Well-known Penetration Testing (PT) Methodologies There […]

What is Arista Networks? Arista Networks is a company that manufactures and sells high-speed multilayer switches for data center and AI driven networks. Their software-defined networking (SDN) solutions are widely used in large data centers and cloud environments, providing low-latency and high-performance connectivity. All Arista devices use Extensible Operating System (EOS), using one operating system for everything.  They also offer

Network Access Control, or NAC, is used to control or limit end user access to the network. NAC enforces access through predefined policies and rules, thereby improving the network’s security posture, and reduces risks of cyberattacks and data breaches by preventing malware and unauthorized access.  Key aspects of NAC: Policy Enforcement. NAC enforces policies like requiring devices to have an antivirus software and

Campus Network  What is a Campus Network? or sometimes called Campus Area Network? It is a computer network that spans a limited geographical area. It consists of either a single local area network (LAN), or an interconnection of multiple LANs. This is where end users typically connect to the network.  The owner of the campus typically owns the

What is Arista CloudVision? It is Arista’s modern, cloud native, Network-as-a-Service management platform. It provides a unified management plane, enabling consistent operations and real-time visibility across network domains (data centers, campus network, hybrid cloud). It enables zero-touch network configuration, and provides a simple and automated NetOps experience.  CloudVision features:  Real time view of bugs and security