Cisco ASA Audit Event: 109001

109001: Authentication started for user

Cisco ASA is a security device that provides the combined capabilities of a firewall, an antivirus, and an intrusion prevention system. It also facilitates virtual private network (VPN) connections. It helps to detect threats and stop attacks before they spread through the network. 

Message: %ASA-6-109001: Auth start for user user from inside_address/inside_port to outside_address/outside_port

Event 109001 is generated when the ASA is configured for AAA and detects an authentication request from the specified user.

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