Cisco AutoSecure Addendum - AutoSecure Rollback
Cisco AutoSecure - AutoSecure Rollback Addendum - Part 1 of 1
AutoSecure is valuable to customers without special Security Operations Applications because it allows them to quickly secure their network without thorough knowledge of all the Cisco IOS features.
This feature eliminates the complexity of securing a router by creating a new CLI that automates the configuration of security features and disables certain features enabled by default that could be exploited for security holes.
This command takes you through a semi-interactive session (also known as the AutoSecure dialogue) in which to secure the management and forwarding planes. This command gives you the option to secure just the management or forwarding plane; if neither option is selected, the dialogue will ask you to configure both planes.
The biggest advantage of using AutoSecure is that you can harden a router with a single command. This is a blessing and a curse. The command is intended to assist those who dont know much about routers and and want to make sure their device is secure. The problem with this is that if you dont know much about routers then youre going to have a hell of a time troubleshooting any issues brought on by AutoSecure.