Using Cisco’s Encapsulated Remote SPAN (ERSPAN) for remote packet capture and network troubleshooting.
Network automation, infrastructure, and the tools that make it work.
Testing ISAKMP Part 1: Basic Connectivity

Testing ISAKMP connectivity with netcat and basic UDP packet crafting to verify VPN peers are responding to Phase 1 negotiations.
300-208 SISAS - Why Use Cisco ISE?
The second in a series on the Cisco SISAS exam, this post focuses on why you might use Cisco ISE and what problems it solves.
300-208 SISAS - What Is Cisco ISE?
Introduction to Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for the 300-208 SISAS exam — what it does, how it fits, and why it matters.
The Elusive A+ Rating on SSL Labs
How to achieve an A+ rating on SSL Labs by configuring HSTS, strong cipher suites, and proper certificate chains on your web server.
300-208 SISAS - How to Tackle the Beast
Study strategies and resources for passing the CCNP Security 300-208 SISAS exam, including lab setup and topic breakdown.
CCNP Security - Halfway There
Progress update on earning the CCNP Security certification: two exams down, two to go, and lessons learned along the way.