Security starts with the cables, ports and switches carrying your traffic. A...

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Security starts with the cables, ports and switches carrying your traffic. A damaged patch lead can stop VPN handshakes, while poor switch setup can give intruders a way in. See why the physical network deserves the same care as the systems it connects.