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performing-arp-spoofing-attack-simulation

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'Simulates ARP spoofing/cache-poisoning attacks in authorized lab or

When to use

• Testing whether network switches and infrastructure properly implement Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
• Demonstrating man-in-the-middle attack risks to stakeholders during authorized security assessments
• Validating that network monitoring tools (IDS/IPS, SIEM) detect ARP cache poisoning attempts
• Assessing the effectiveness of port security, 802.1X, and VLAN segmentation controls
• Training SOC analysts to recognize ARP spoofing indicators in network traffic

When not to use

• Production networks without explicit written authorization
• Networks carrying critical or life-safety traffic
• Denial-of-service attack vectors

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