Glossary
SDN Security
SDN security protects programmable networks - when one computer controls all your switches, that computer needs extra protection.
What is SDN Security?
Securing software-defined networking environments where network control is centralized in software controllers.
Why Should You Care?
SDN centralizes control but also risk. Compromising the controller could affect the entire network.
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Real-World Example
SDN controller authentication prevents attackers from injecting malicious flow rules into the network.
How to Protect Against SDN Security
- 1.
Secure SDN controller access and communications
- 2.
Implement SDN security monitoring
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