CABLING TECHNOLOGIES
(Physical Connections Between Devices)
Auditing for Security & Assessing Strengths & Weaknesses
Review physical wiring diagram; determine
Locations Diagram current Revisions recorded - date made and person responsible Inspect cabling closet
Logging mechanism used to track those entering Cabling labeled and identifiable Review wiring hubs and concentrators
Accessible only by network support personnel Compare physical hub connection labeling to wiring diagrams Evaluate physical connections
Connections documented between hubs and closets Evaluate cabling used against known deficiencies
Twisted Pair - easy to eavesdrop; high maintenance; proned to noise interference; most common used; low cost Fiber - hard to eavesdrop; reliable; expensive; expensive Cabling meet specifications (Cat 5, etc.) and certified
Workstation wiring diagrams accurate |
