In this video, you’ll learn how to secure a Cisco device through the console line by setting up a console password. The lesson explains the importance of console access, which allows direct physical connection to a router or switch for initial configuration and troubleshooting.

You’ll see step-by-step how to enter Global Configuration mode, access the console line with the line console 0 command, and then apply a password using password and login commands. This ensures that anyone attempting to connect through the console must first provide authentication before gaining access to the device.

By the end of this video, you will understand how to configure and protect console access on a Cisco device, adding a critical layer of security to your network infrastructure.