Implementing Cisco Secure Access Control System Version 5.2 (ACS) (ACS)

This course is for network administrators, network operators, and system administrators responsible for securing their networks to assure authorized access only by authenticated users, with accounting of their activities.

Understanding of TCP/IP networking Basic understanding of Cisco router and switch configuration Basic understanding of security challenges facing networks Internet Web browser use Windows system administration knowledge

• Module 1: Secure Network Access and RADIUS Protocol
  • Lesson 1: Network Access Security Challenges
  • Lesson 2: Network Security Concepts and AAA
  • Lesson 3: The RADIUS Protocol
• Module 2: Cisco Secure ACS
  • Lesson 1: Access Policy Management
  • Lesson 2: Cisco Secure ACS Features and Benefits
• Module 3: 802.1X and EAP
  • Lesson 1: 802.1X and EAP Overview
  • Lesson 2: EAP Authentication Methods
• Module 4: ACS Deployment
  • Lesson 1: Access Types and Network Topology
  • Lesson 2: Scalability
  • Lesson 3: Failover Design
  • Lesson 4: Network Access Profiles and Additional Topics
• Module 5: Secure Network Device Administration
  • Lesson 1: Secure Device Administration with TACACS+
  • Lesson 2: Configuring TACACS+ in Cisco IOS Software and Cisco Secure ACS
  • Lesson 3: Cisco IOS Software Methods of Secure Device Administration

This course teaches you how to provide secure access to your network using the Cisco® Secure Access Control Server (ACS), interoperating with security features in Cisco IOS® Software. You will gain a thorough understanding of the operation of the Cisco Secure ACS to control access to network services and devices. Course subjects include the principles of authentication, to restrict user access to networks, services, and devices; authorization, to restrict the functions users can perform on services and devices; and accounting, to track the activities of users. The RADIUS, TACACS+, Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), and 802.1x protocols are discussed in theory and practice as the basis of network security. Specific methods and configurations are shown that can be used in your production networks to achieve targeted and detailed restrictions. The course includes hands-on labs to provide personal experience in configuring Cisco ACS and Cisco network devices.