Authentication, Accounting, Authorisation (AAA) uses two distinct protocols (RADIUS and TACACS) and is an architectural framework for configuring a set of three independent security functions consistently.
- Authentication – Provides the method of identifying users, including login and password dialog, challenge and response, messaging support, and, depending on the security protocol selected, possibly encryption.
- Accounting – Provides the method for collecting and sending security server information used for billing, auditing, and reporting, such as user identities, start and stop times, executed commands (such as Point-to-Point Protocol [PPP]), number of packets, and number of bytes.
- Authorisation – Provides the method for remote-access control, including one-time authorisation or authorisation for each service, per-user account list and profile, support for user groups, and support of IP, IPX, AppleTalk Remote Access (ARA), and Telnet.
With AAA solutions from Infosec Technologies, you can manage and administer user access for a wide range of network devices, including routers, VPNs, firewalls, dialup and DSL connections, cable access solutions, storage, content, voice over IP (VoIP), wireless solutions, and switches using IEEE 802.1x access control.
