Guides users through the process of adding Adaptive Security Appliance devices to the management platform, including high availability configurations, multi-context setups, and bulk onboarding procedures.
You can onboard both live devices and model devices to Security Cloud Control Firewall Management. Model devices are uploaded configuration files that you can view and edit using Security Cloud Control Firewall Management.
Most live devices and services require an open HTTPS connection so that the Secure Device Connector can connect Security Cloud Control Firewall Management to the device or service.
See About Secure Device Connector for more information on the SDC and its state.
This chapter covers the following sections:
Onboard Secure Firewall ASA
Explains the various methods for onboarding Cisco Secure Firewall ASA devices, including prerequisites, connector selection, credential configuration, labeling, and reviewing inventory results.
Onboard ASA device to Security Cloud Control Firewall Management
Configure onboarding of a single Cisco ASA device to Security Cloud Control Firewall Management with essential prerequisites including software versions, configuration file size, certificate requirements, and supported cipher suites.
Onboard a high availability pair of ASA devices to Security Cloud Control Firewall Management
Explains how to onboard a high availability (HA) pair of Cisco ASA devices to Security Cloud Control Firewall Management.
Secure Firewall ASA multi-context mode onboarding to Security Cloud Control Firewall Management
Explains how to onboard an ASA in multi-context mode to Security Cloud Control Firewall Management, including prerequisites, connector selection, credentials, labels, and inventory results.
Onboard multiple ASAs to Security Cloud Control Firewall Management
Configure bulk onboarding of multiple ASA devices to Security Cloud Control Firewall Management using a .CSV file with prerequisites, connector selection, credentials, labels, and inventory results.
Create and import an ASA model to Security Cloud Control Firewall Management
Configure an ASA model to Security Cloud Control Firewall Management, including configuration file import, device identity, labels, and offline policy setup.
Configuration import for offline device management
Explains how to import configuration files for offline device management, allowing analysis and optimization of device settings without live network access.