Netgear CSM4532 Software Administration Manual - Page 20

Security Features

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1.2. Security Features 1.2.1. Configurable Access and Authentication Profiles You can configure rules to limit access to the switch management interface based on criteria such as access type and source IP address of the management host. You can also require the user to be authenticated locally or by an external server, such as a RADIUS server. 1.2.2. AAA Command Authorization This feature enables AAA Command Authorization on the switch. 1.2.3. Password-protected Management Access Access to the CLI and SNMP management interfaces is password protected, and there are no default users on the system. 1.2.4. Strong Password Enforcement The Strong Password feature enforces a baseline password strength for all locally administered users. Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute-force attacks. The strength of a password is a function of length, complexity and randomness. Using strong passwords lowers overall risk of a security breach. 1.2.5. MAC-based Port Security The port security feature limits access on a port to users with specific MAC addresses. These addresses are manually defined or learned on that port. When a frame is seen on a locked port, and the frame source MAC address is not tied to that port, the protection mechanism is invoked. 1.2.6. RADIUS Client The switch has a Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) client and can support up to 32 authentication and accounting RADIUS servers. 1.2.7. TACACS+ Client The switch has a TACACS+ client. TACACS+ provides centralized security for validation of users accessing the switch. TACACS+ provides a centralized user management system while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and other authentication processes. NETGEAR M4500 Series Switches Software Administration Manual 20

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1.2.
Security Features
1.2.1.
Configurable Access and Authentication Profiles
You can configure rules to limit access to the switch management interface based on criteria such as access
type and source IP address of the management host. You can also require the user to be authenticated locally
or by an external server, such as a RADIUS server.
1.2.2.
AAA Command Authorization
This feature enables AAA Command Authorization on the switch.
1.2.3.
Password-protected Management Access
Access to the CLI and SNMP management interfaces is password protected, and there are no default users on
the system.
1.2.4.
Strong Password Enforcement
The Strong Password feature enforces a baseline password strength for all locally administered users.
Password strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting guessing and brute-force
attacks. The strength of a password is a function of length, complexity and randomness. Using strong
passwords lowers overall risk of a security breach.
1.2.5.
MAC-based Port Security
The port security feature limits access on a port to users with specific MAC addresses. These addresses are
manually defined or learned on that port. When a frame is seen on a locked port, and the frame source MAC
address is not tied to that port, the protection mechanism is invoked.
1.2.6.
RADIUS Client
The switch has a Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) client and can support up to 32
authentication and accounting RADIUS servers.
1.2.7.
TACACS+ Client
The switch has a TACACS+ client. TACACS+ provides centralized security for validation of users accessing the
switch. TACACS+ provides a centralized user management system while still retaining consistency with RADIUS
and other authentication processes.