Introduction
This guide provides comprehensive instructions for configuring security features within the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) for Release 6.1(x). It covers essential aspects of network security, including access control, user management, authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA). The document details various security mechanisms and protocols supported by Cisco APIC to ensure a secure and robust network environment.
Key Security Features Covered
- User Access, Authorization, and Accounting
- Security Domains and Node Rules
- RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, SAML, and OAuth 2.0 Authentication
- 802.1X Port and Node Authentication
- Port Security and First Hop Security
- Protocol Authentication (COOP, EIGRP)
- Control Plane Policing (CoPP)
- Fabric Security (FIPS)
- Endpoint Security Groups (ESG)
- Security Policies and Contracts
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