Tag: security
TACACS+, Linux, and Cisco Command Accounting
I recently finished configuring our medium sized corporate network devices to authenticate via Radius against windows Network Policy Server. Never being satisfied I wanted to take it a step further and account for administrative actions taken on our routers and switches. Basically, I want a record of every command typed into the network devices. Its like a key logger of sorts for your Cisco devices… I know Cisco and other vendors offer some commercial TACACS+ servers but all were outside of the budget for this project.
Capturing Traffic with the Cisco ASA
I have written quite a few things lately about capturing traffic so why not write another? This time we will be taking a look at capturing data from another key place in the network; the firewall.
Capture Files from Data Streams with Wireshark
Most networkers are familiar with the basic capabilities available in Wireshark. Packet captures are very helpful when troubleshooting a host of network problems. One feature folks may be less familiar with in Wireshark is it’s ability to actually save files that were seen as part of a packet capture.
SSH Tunneling and Proxying
Today I want to talk about the flexibility, security, and convenience of using SSH Tunneling and Proxying to connect to your remote network devices. The SSH tunnel will act as a VPN of sorts to get us inside the network where remote access is otherwise not available. These examples will also wrap the traffic in […]