CiscoSecure ACS supports many features for the TACACS+ AAA server.

  • Access-lists, controlling access for a protected network.
  • restrict user access based on time limitations, time of day, and day of week.

ARA RADIUS is supported by TACACS+. CiscoSecure ACS supports the many features for RADIUS AAA server, including IETF RADIUS and Cisco's RADIUS AV-pair.

Cisco uses a single TACACS+/RADIUS database for simultaneous support.

Vendors of AAA systems may also support virtual private networks and virtual private dial-up networks.

  • Caller Line Identification may be used to restrict users based on user location.
  • Accounts can then be disabled on a specific date or after a certain number of failed login attempts.