IoT and Raspberry Pi: Real-World Applications & Technologies

Raspberry Pi Applications

Applications of Raspberry Pi:

  • Home Automation: Used to control lights, appliances, and security systems through IoT platforms.
  • Media Center: Turned into a home theater system using software like OSMC or Kodi to stream media.
  • Robotics: Powering robots with sensors and cameras for navigation, control, and automation.
  • Educational Tool: Used to teach coding, electronics, and programming in schools and universities.
  • Smart Mirror: Creating interactive mirrors that display time, weather,
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Cisco Security Fundamentals: Key Concepts & Configuration

1. Securing the Edge Router

Three Areas of Router Security:

  • Physical: Lock the device in secure rooms; use UPS or generators.
  • Operating System: Use the latest IOS; increase memory; back up configurations.
  • Router Hardening: Disable unused ports/services, restrict access.

Admin Access Security:

  • Local:
    line console 0
    password [pw]
    login
  • VTY (Remote):
    line vty 0 15
    password [pw]
    login
  • Privileged Mode:
    enable secret [pw]
  • Encrypt Passwords:
    service password-encryption
  • Minimum Password Length:
    security passwords min-
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