Hey Dude! I Can Do a Great Humphrey Bogart!

Watching someone do a great impersonation of a famous person can be very amusing. However, when it comes to network devices, impersonation can be all too easy to accomplish, and difficult to detect. The principles of Information Security should be instituted at every point along the path from a packet's source to its destination. However, finding a balance between security and availability can be a thorny road upon which to embark. This paper will expand upon the knowledge gained through the SANS SEC401 course materials. Hopefully, readers will find the paper informative and entertaining.