Managing Switch Security

Setting Up Management Interfaces for ASA

 

 

 

 

In this scenario, SNMP access is not enabled because only RADIUS servers have been included in the default setting. If servers of different types are configured and include LDAP or local, SNMP will be enabled through those servers. For example:

-> aaa authentication default rad1 ldap2 local

In this case, SNMP access is enabled, and users will be authenticated through ldap2 and the local data- base.

The default keyword may also be used to reset a specified interface to the default interface setting. For example:

-> aaa authentication telnet default

In this example, Telnet users will now be authenticated through the servers that are specified for the default interface.

Using Secure Shell

Secure Shell is recommended instead of Telnet and FTP as a method accessing the switch. (Telnet and FTP are not secure.) Secure Shell contains a secure FTP application that may be used after a Secure Shell session is initiated. If Secure Shell is enabled, it is recommended that Telnet and FTP be disabled. For example:

-> no aaa authentication telnet -> no aaa authentication ftp

-> aaa authentication ssh rad1 ldap2 local

In addition to enabling Secure Shell on the switch, you may want to replace the DSA key on the switch. The DSA key is generated at initial switch startup and copied to the secondary CMM; it includes a private key that generates a digital signature against a public key. The Secure Shell client will verify this signa- ture when the client attempts to log into the switch.

The DSA key on the switch is made up of two files contained in the /flash/network directory; the public key is called ssh_host_dsa_key.pub, and the private key is called ssh_host_dsa_key. To generate a different DSA key, use the Secure Shell tools available on your Unix or Windows system and copy the files to the /flash/network directory.

For more information about Secure Shell, see Chapter 1, “Logging Into the Switch.”

Note. Secure Shell cannot be used for Authenticated VLANs.

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