Network Segmentation & Isolation Section

Introduction to Network Isolation

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 Network Segmentation & Isolation
• Network isolation, commonly referred to as network segmentation, is the
process of breaking a large network up into separate smaller network
segments.
• The goal is to be able to provide granular access control for each segment.
• We can accomplish this with:
o Routers
o Virtual LANs (VLANs)
o Perimeter Networks (DMZ, Extranet)
o Access Control Lists (ACLs)
o And Additional Measures…
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Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

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 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
• A perimeter network designed to be
securely separated from an
organization’s private internal network
(intranet).
• Commonly called a DMZ (demilitarized
zone).
• Allows untrusted users outside an
organization’s LAN (intranet) to access
specific services located within the DMZ.
o Public Web Site(s)
o Trivial FTP Server for File Downloads
(drivers, software, etc.)
o Public Email Service (Gmail, etc.)
• Also blocks such users from gaining
access to the organization’s intranet.
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Basic Network Zones

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Intranet, Extranet and the Internet
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Virtual LANs (VLANs)

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 Virtual LANs (VLANs)
• Essentially LANs within a LAN
o Physical Switch → Multiple Virtual Switches
• Break up a large “physical” LAN into several
smaller “logical” LANs.
• Accomplished with managed switches.
• Assign specific switch interfaces (ports) to
specific virtual LANs.
o Human Resource VLAN (Interfaces 1, 2, 3)
o Accounting VLAN (Interfaces 4, 5, 6)
• Benefits of VLANs
o Reduces Broadcast Domains
o Segments Network by Role
o Increases Security
o Devices Cannot Communicate with Other
VLANs
o Group Devices by Need, Not Physical Location
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Routers

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 Routers
• Used to Connect Different
Networks Together
• Routes Traffic Between Networks
using IP Addresses
• Uses Intelligent Decisions
(Routing Protocols) to Find the
Best Way to Get a Packet of
Information from One Network to
Another.
• OSI Layer 3 Device
o Layer 3 = Router
o Layer 2 = Switch
o Layer 1 = Hub
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Network Address Translation (NAT)

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 Network Address Translation (NAT)
• NAT translates private IP addresses to public IP addresses, allowing us to map
private IP addresses to public IP addresses:
o To help preserve scarce public IPv4 addresses
o To help increase network security
• With NAT, the private IP address of a network device is hidden from devices
outside of its LAN.
• Three are three forms of NAT:
o Static NAT (SNAT)
o Dynamic NAT (DNAT)
o Port Address Translation (PAT)
• Border network devices, such as routers, proxy servers, and firewalls can utilize
NAT.
 Static NAT (SNAT)

• One-to-One relationship, where one private IP is statically configured to one

• Many-to-Many relationship, where many private IP addresses have access to a

• Many-to-One relationship, where all devices on the local private network utilize
a single public IP Addresses.
• Ports are used to link each connection to a specific dynamic port number.
• Very common in small business and home networks.
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Access Control Lists (ACLs)

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 Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Access Control Lists are a network
security feature used to create
allow/deny network rules to filter
network traffic.
• They can be set for both incoming
and outgoing traffic on a variety of
devices, such as:
o Routers
o Firewalls
o Proxy Servers
o End-Devices