diff --git a/SCOR/802_1x.md b/SCOR/802_1x.md index 806fd4f..0a330d0 100644 --- a/SCOR/802_1x.md +++ b/SCOR/802_1x.md @@ -1,6 +1,23 @@ # Understanding 802.1X and TrustSec Software-defined Segmentation -In the ever-evolving landscape of network security, understanding and implementing robust security protocols is paramount. Among these, 802.1X and Cisco TrustSec, which involves software-defined segmentation, play a crucial role in securing network access and data transmission. This article delves into the intricacies of these technologies, elucidating how they contribute to a more secure network environment. +In the ever-evolving landscape of network security, understanding and implementing robust security protocols is paramount. + +Among these, 802.1X and Cisco TrustSec, which involves software-defined segmentation, play a crucial role in securing network access and data transmission. + +``` +User Device (Supplicant) <----> Authenticator (Access Switch/Point) <----> Authentication Server (RADIUS) + +1. [Supplicant] ---- EAPOL-Start ----> [Authenticator] +2. [Authenticator] ---- EAP-Request/Identity --> [Supplicant] +3. [Supplicant] ---- EAP-Response/Identity -> [Authenticator] +4. [Authenticator] ---- EAP-Response/Identity -> [Authentication Server] +5. [Authentication Server] ---- EAP-Request (Challenge) ----> [Authenticator] +6. [Authenticator] ---- EAP-Request (Challenge) ----> [Supplicant] +7. [Supplicant] ---- EAP-Response (Challenge-Response) ----> [Authenticator] +8. [Authenticator] ---- EAP-Response (Challenge-Response) ----> [Authentication Server] +9. [Authentication Server] [Authenticator] +10. [Authenticator] [Supplicant] +``` ## What is 802.1X?