Bolstering IP Network Access Security with DHCP

Deployment of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) across enterprise and service provider networks has vastly reduced the effort required to initialize IP devices for communications on an IP network. However, as more sophisticated services are rolled out and the variety of means to access the IP network grows, IT managers are faced with balancing the provision of easy network access while preventing unauthorized users - or authorized users with potentially virus-infested devices - from accessing the network.

This fifth webinar in INS's Strategies and Techniques for Simplifying and Securing Your DNS, DHCP, and IP Infrastructure series will address key considerations and benefits of deploying DHCP access controls to prevent unauthorized users and/or devices from accessing your IP network. IP networking experts Greg Rabil and Tim Rooney will discuss:

• DHCP security features and benefits
• Parameters that can influence DHCP access permissions
  • MAC addresses
  • Client classes
  • Device characteristics or software versions
• Integration strategies for access verification with DHCP