Glossary

3DES Triple Data Encryption Standard. A 168-bit key symmetric encryption algorithm used for data confidentiality (encryption).

AAA Authentication, authorization, and accounting. Provides a framework for granting or denying user access rights within the network and associated information held for their activities.

AAA (LOCAL) The local user database of the ASA device used to store user accounts and associated attributes.

ACE Access control entry. Contains access control parameters and actions.

ACE The Cisco Application Control Engine can be either a standalone 4710 appliance or a 7600/6500 module. Regardless of the physical configuration, the device provides high-level load-balancing services.

ACL Access control list. Used to permit or ...

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