Cisco® Secure Access Control System (ACS), trusted by customers worldwide, is the Cisco flagship network access control solution. It is the centralized identity and access policy solution that ties together an enterprise's network access policy and identity strategy. Cisco Secure ACS 5.0 is the first release of a next-generation platform that delivers major new functionality including: - A powerful, attribute-driven rules-based policy model that addresses complex policy needs in a flexible manner. - A lightweight, web-based graphical user interface (GUI) with intuitive navigation and workflow. - Integrated advanced monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting capabilities for maximum control and visibility. - Improved integration with external identity and policy databases including Windows Active Directory and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)-accessible databases simplifies policy configuration and maintenance. - A new distributed architecture for large-scale deployments.