AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) is a security framework used in networking to control access to devices and track user activity. It is commonly used in Cisco routers and switches to manage user access via local authentication or external servers (RADIUS/TACACS+).
AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) is a security framework used in networking to control user access and monitor activities. Authentication verifies a user's identity, usually through a username and password. Authorization determines what actions a user can perform after logging in, such as viewing or configuring network settings. Accounting keeps track of user activities, logging information like login times and executed commands for security and auditing purposes. AAA is commonly implemented in Cisco routers and switches using protocols like RADIUS or TACACS+ to enhance network security and access control.