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For this Discussion Forum topic there is no length or APA citation requirement, making this a great alternative for a 2nd topic! This topic has TWO (2) parts, so be sure to follow the instructions below closely! Also, note that to participate in this topic, you need to post your "challenge" as well as a "solution" to another learner's "challenge" - and you must post your "challenge" before you can see any of the other "challenges" from other learners. Here are the TWO (2) parts to this topic:

PART #1: You will create a new post to this topic in which you pose your "challenge" that needs to be solved with an ACL. Your "challenge" can ask to permit or deny traffic, must have a solution, and must be based on the network diagram you see below. At a minimum, your "challenge" post must include the following details:

  • Identify the source address you want to permit or deny
  • Identify the destination address
  • Assign an ACL number or a name to be used in the "solution" response by another learner

PART #2: Using what you have learned about ACLs so far in the course, reply to ONE (1) "challenge" from another learner with an answer that includes the following details:

  • Create a "solution" ACL using the appropriate prompts and commands including:
  • On which device the ACL will be placed
  • The interface and direction of the ACL
  • If you can create a different ACL that satisfies the requirements, a second "reply" may be made to the original post, but only if it's differs from the first solution.

Otherwise, only one posted solution per problem is required. The topology for this activity can be seen below (*Note: All PCs/Servers will ALWAYS use the SECOND assignable IP address in their subnet and all router interfaces in each subnet use the LAST assignable IP address in the subnet): Here's an example of what is expected for this topic (which means that you cannot use this scenario for your "challenge"):

Learner A posts the following "challenge" statement: Learner A: Using an standard ACL numbered 15, deny all traffic from PC1 getting to PC2 but allow all other traffic. Learner B, who finds this "challenge" under this topic would respond with: R1(config)# access-list 15 deny host 172.22.34.66 R1(config)# access-list 15 permit any R1(config)# int gi0/1 R1(config-if)# ip access-group 15 out Your posts for this topic are graded based on technical accuracy. In other words, if your "challenge" is technically correct and your response to another learner's challenge is technically correct, you get full credit.

Paper For Above instruction

The use of Access Control Lists (ACLs) in network security is a fundamental practice to control and regulate the flow of traffic within a network. They serve as critical security mechanisms that filter incoming and outgoing traffic based on specified criteria such as source and destination IP addresses, protocols, and ports. In this discussion, I will outline a practical challenge scenario involving ACLs and provide a detailed solution, demonstrating mastery of the concept.

Part 1: Creating a Challenge

Consider a network where there is a requirement to restrict traffic from a specific PC, say PC-A, to a particular server, Server-B. The challenge could be to deny all traffic originating from PC-A to Server-B while permitting all other network traffic. The source IP address of PC-A is 192.168.1.10, and the destination IP address of Server-B is 192.168.2.20. The task is to create an ACL that fulfills this requirement and to specify the ACL number or name to be used in the solution response by another learner.

For example, the challenge statement could be: "Using an ACL numbered 100, deny all traffic from host 192.168.1.10 to host 192.168.2.20 but permit all other traffic." This scenario encapsulates a clear requirement for ACL application, designed to test understanding of ACL syntax and placement.

Part 2: Responding to a Challenge with a Solution

In response to the challenge, a learner should craft a solution ACL that explicitly denies traffic from the specified source to the destination. The solution includes commands to be applied on the correct device (such as the router connecting the source and destination), selecting the appropriate interface and direction (usually inbound or outbound), and possibly providing an alternate ACL configuration if multiple solutions exist.

Continuing the earlier example, an appropriate solution ACL could be:

R1(config)# access-list 100 deny ip host 192.168.1.10 host 192.168.2.20


R1(config)# access-list 100 permit ip any any


R1(config)# interface gigabitEthernet0/1


R1(config-if)# ip access-group 100 in

This configuration denies all IP traffic from the specified source to the destination on the interface facing the source, while permitting all other traffic, thereby ensuring network security policies are upheld.

It is also essential to specify the device and interface where and how the ACL will be implemented. In this scenario, placing the ACL on the router interface connected to PC-A in the inbound direction effectively filters the traffic before it reaches the internal network, providing an efficient security solution.

In conclusion, creating and applying ACLs require precise knowledge of network topology, IP addressing, and command syntax. Understanding the difference between permit and deny statements, as well as the implications of ACL placement and direction, is essential for constructing effective security policies. This exercise demonstrates how to develop a challenge and solve it through correctly configured ACLs, reinforcing key concepts learned in the course.

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