Cisco APIC Security Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)

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Cisco APIC Security Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)

Create a security domain

Updated: April 17, 2026

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Creates a security domain to control access to Cisco ACI resources. This task enables administrators to define domain boundaries for user access and policy visibility.

Use this procedure to create a security domain.

Procedure

  1. On the menu bar, choose Admin > AAA .

  2. In the Navigation pane, click Security .

  3. In the Work pane, select the Security Domains tab > Actions > Create Security Domain .

  4. In the Create Security Domain dialog box, perform the following actions:

    1. In the Name field, type a name for the security domain.
    2. Enter a Description.
    3. To set the security domain as a Restricted RBAC Domain , put a check in the Enabled check box.

      If you configured the security domain as a restricted domain, users who are assigned to this domain cannot see policies, profiles, or users configured by users associated with other security domains.

    4. Click Save.