Cisco Systems IPS4510K9 17-5, To reset the password on the ASA 5500-X IPS SSP, follow these steps:, Verify the status of the module. Once the status reads , Log into the adaptive security appliance and enter the following command:, Press Enter to confirm., , you can session to the ASA 5500-X IPS SSP., Session to the ASA 5500-X IPS SSP., Enter the default username (cisco) and password (cisco) at the login prompt., Enter your new password twice.

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Chapter1 7 Administrative Tasks for the Sensor
Recovering the Password
To reset the password on the ASA 5500-X IPS SSP, follow these steps:
Step 1 Log into the adaptive security appliance and enter the following command:
asa# sw-module module ips password-reset
Reset the password on module ips? [confirm]
Step 2 Press Enter to confirm.
Password-Reset issued for module ips.
Step 3 Verify the status of the module. Once the status reads Up , you can session to the ASA 5500-X IPS SSP.
asa# show module ips
Mod Card Type Model Serial No.
--- -------------------------------------------- ------------------ -----------
ips ASA 5555-X IPS Security Services Processor ASA5555-IPS FCH151070GR
Mod MAC Address Range Hw Version Fw Version Sw Version
--- --------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------
ips 503d.e59c.7c4c to 503d.e59c.7c4c N/A N/A 7.2(1)E4
Mod SSM Application Name Status SSM Application Version
--- ------------------------------ ---------------- --------------------------
ips IPS Up 7.2(1)E4
Mod Status Data Plane Status Compatibility
--- ------------------ --------------------- -------------
ips Up Up
Mod License Name License Status Time Remaining
--- -------------- --------------- ---------------
ips IPS Module Enabled 210 days
Step 4 Session to the ASA 5500-X IPS SSP.
asa# session ips
Opening command session with module ips.
Connected to module ips. Escape character sequence is 'CTRL-^X'.
Step 5 Enter the default username (cisco) and password (cisco) at the login prompt.
login: cisco
Password: cisco
You are required to change your password immediately (password aged)
Changing password for cisco.
(current) password: cisco
Step 6 Enter your new password twice.
New password: new password
Retype new password: new password
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