Cisco Tech Talk: TACACS+ Configuration on Cisco ISE for C1300 – Part 2

Now that your devices and users are registered in Cisco ISE, it’s time to define exactly what your users can do. In Part 2 of our three-part Cisco Tech Talk series, we shift our focus to Authorization and the creation of TACACS+ Profiles. Setting up the right profiles ensures that your network management is both secure and tailored to your organization’s specific needs. We’ll demonstrate how to configure Shell Profiles to set default and maximum privilege levels, specifically for the Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series switches. Learn the difference between full administrative access (Privilege 15) and restricted access that requires escalation. This foundational step is critical before moving on to specific command sets in our next video. What You Will Learn in This Video: -Navigating Policy Elements: Where to find and manage TACACS+ Profiles within the Cisco ISE interface. -Default vs. Custom Profiles: An overview of built-in profiles like "Deny All" versus creating custom "Priv 15" profiles. -Understanding Privilege Levels: How the Catalyst 1300 supports levels 1, 7, and 15. -Shell Profile Configuration: Setting the "Common Task Type" to Shell and defining default and maximum permissions. -Privilege Escalation: How users at Level 1 or 7 can use the "enable" command to gain higher access. -Best Practices: Ensuring changes are saved correctly to maintain a secure access control foundation. Watch the Full Series: Part 1 (ISE Setup): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voNVufPkE_8&t=5s Part 3 (Command Sets & Policy Sets): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGxHZJu7V-k Related links: Cisco Small Business Overview → https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/small-business/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772 Cisco Support → https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772 Discover how Cisco is transforming industries with cutting-edge technology and business-driven innovation. Learn more: Cisco Official Site → https://www.cisco.com/?dtid=osclytb001772 Cisco Products & Services → https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772 Cisco Solutions → https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772 Contact Us → https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/about/contact-cisco/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772 Follow Us on Social Media: Cisco LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/cisco Cisco X → https://twitter.com/Cisco Cisco Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/cisco Cisco Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Cisco Got questions or insights? Drop them in the comments—we'd love to hear from you! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated on the latest with Cisco. #CiscoTechTalk #CiscoCatalystSwitches #NetworkTutorial #CiscoISE #TACACS #NetworkAdmin #CyberSecurity #Networking #IdentityServicesEngine #NetworkSecurity