Author: Sagar Dhawan

ACLs: Named vs Numbered – Which One Should You Use? [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

ACLs: Named vs Numbered – Which One Should You Use? [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

Access Control Lists (ACLs) are among the first tools you...

Can ARP ACLs Replace DHCP Snooping for ARP Security? Let’s Find Out! [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

Can ARP ACLs Replace DHCP Snooping for ARP Security? Let’s Find Out! [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

I always say in my trainings — “Security doesn’t start...

Mastering DHCP Snooping and Binding Table: Secure Your Layer 2 Network Like a Pro [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

Mastering DHCP Snooping and Binding Table: Secure Your Layer 2 Network Like a Pro [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

I’ve had this discussion countless times with my students —...

From Zero to Secure: 802.1X + MAB CLI Walkthrough with Labs[CCNP ENTERPRISE]

From Zero to Secure: 802.1X + MAB CLI Walkthrough with Labs [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

I am going to simplify one of the most powerful...

How to Lock Down Cisco Switch Ports with Port Security (2025 Guide)[CCNP ENTERPRISE]

How to Lock Down Cisco Switch Ports with Port Security (2025 Guide) [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

Today I’m breaking down a simple yet powerful security mechanism...

The Hidden Superpower of Routers – Master Virtual Routing & VRF Today [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

The Hidden Superpower of Routers – Master Virtual Routing & VRF Today [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

I know how confusing “virtual routing” can sound when you’re...

Overlay Technologies for CCNP Enterprise: The Complete 2025 Guide with Labs, CLI & Exam Relevance [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

Overlay Technologies for CCNP Enterprise: The Complete 2025 Guide with Labs, CLI & Exam Relevance [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

If you’re preparing for the CCNP Enterprise certification, there’s no...

Are Hypervisors Replacing Bare Metal in 2025? Here’s What You Should Know. [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

Are Hypervisors Replacing Bare Metal in 2025? Here’s What You Should Know [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

Today we’re diving into a topic I often discuss with...

Cisco LISP Protocol Explained with CLI, Labs, and Use Cases. [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

Cisco LISP Protocol Explained with CLI, Labs, and Use Cases. [CCNP ENTERPRISE]

If you’ve been diving into advanced routing or enterprise-level WAN...

Why Is VXLAN Better Than VLAN in Large-Scale Networks? [CCNP Enterprise]

Why Is VXLAN Better Than VLAN in Large-Scale Networks? [CCNP Enterprise]

If you’ve ever wondered how data centers manage large-scale Layer...