Advanced AAA Security for Cisco Router Networks

Overview/Description
To identify the features and architecture of Cisco Secure ACS and the platforms it uses, and to configure a Cisco router to use a TACACS remote service

Target Audience
Network engineers responsible for configuring, implementing, troubleshooting, and managing Cisco network access servers (NAS), perimeter routers, and virtual private network (VPN) remote access networks; network architects responsible for designing Cisco network access servers (NAS), perimeter routers, and virtual private network (VPN) remote access networks; CCNP candidates; CCIE candidates

Prerequisites
A knowledge of general networking terms and concepts; experience in general Cisco router operation and configuration; a knowledge of data networking equivalent to that of a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); a basic knowledge of Windows operating system; familiarity with the networking and security terms and concepts (the concepts are learned in prerequisite training or by reading industry publications); experience working in a network environment is recommended

Expected Duration
180 Minutes

Objectives:

Advanced AAA Security for Cisco Router Networks

  • identify the features and services provided by Cisco Secure ACS for Windows.
  • identify the requirements for maintaining an external database and the utilities used to keep databases current.
  • distinguish between the levels of support and functionality provided by the Cisco Secure ACS architecture.
  • distinguish between the services and features supported by Cisco Secure ACS for UNIX.
  • identify the hardware and software features of Cisco Secure ACS Appliance.
  • identify the steps involved in administering and troubleshooting Cisco Secure ACS.
  • recognize the commands used to configure TACACS operation.
  • distinguish between the roles and functions of RADIUS, Kerberos, and TACACS+.
  • install and navigate the interface of Cisco Secure ACS for Windows.


    • Course Number: 130678_eng