ASA(config)# crypto key generate rsa modulus 1024 ASA(config)# aaa authentication ssh console LOCAL ASA(config)# username bipin password 3: Configure this local username to authenticate with SSH. (Optional) ASA(config)# enable password 2: Create a username with password. You can configure SSH access in Cisco ASA device using the steps shown here. SSH uses public key cryptography to authenticate remote user. Secure Shell (SSH) on the other hand uses port 22 and is secure. Telnet uses TCP port 23 and is not secure. You can access Cisco ASA appliance using Command Line Interface (CLI) using either Telnet or SSH and for web-based graphical management using HTTPS (ASDM) management.
