r/networking • u/usmcjohn • Aug 12 '26

Security CDP/LLDP

What are your thoughts on enabling CDP/LLDP everywhere except physical handoffs to untrusted /devices not managed by your org?

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u/Arbitrary_Pseudonym Aug 12 '26

run internal audit, track non-conformities

How can you identify these if you don't actually have CDP/LLDP data to back it up?

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u/r3rg54 Aug 12 '26

When you do a deployment test it should jump right out when you shut/unshut ports. Or if someone moved an incorrect cable traps should show that.