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Chapter 1. MPLS VPN Security: An Overview

In this chapter, you learn about the following:

  • Key security concepts

  • VPN technologies

  • MPLS VPN fundamentals

  • MPLS VPN security reference model

This chapter provides the basic building blocks for understanding MPLS VPN security by explaining security concepts and the fundamentals of VPN technologies, such as MPLS VPN. Further, it develops a security reference model for MPLS VPNs that serves as a foundation for terminology and key concepts in later chapters.



    		Part I: MPLS VPN and Security Fundamentals
    		Chapter 1. MPLS VPN Security: An Overview
    		Key Security Concepts
    		Other Important Security Concepts
    		Overview of VPN Technologies
    		Fundamentals of MPLS VPNs
    		A Security Reference Model for MPLS VPNs
    		Summary
    		Chapter 2. A Threat Model for MPLS VPNs
    		Part II: Advanced MPLS VPN Security Issues
    		Part III: Practical Guidelines to MPLS VPN Security
    		Part IV: Case Studies and Appendixes