🧱 Cisco ACL to Object-Group Refactor
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ℹ️ About Cisco ACL to Object-Group Refactor
The Cisco ACL to Object-Group Refactor is a configuration management tool for security engineers. Long Access Control Lists (ACLs) with repetitive host entries are hard to audit and manage.
This tool identifies all individual host IPs within your ACL and extracts them into a reusable object-group network. It then provides a refactored version of your ACL that references this group, significantly reducing configuration complexity and making future updates a single-line task.
📖 How to use Cisco ACL to Object-Group Refactor
- 1. Paste your raw Cisco access-list entries into the text area.
- 2. Click 'Run Tool' to analyze the entries.
- 3. Review the generated 'object-group' block and the refactored ACL snippet.
- 4. Deploy the new object-group first, then update your ACL on the device.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is an object-group?
In Cisco IOS/ASA, an object-group is a named collection of IP addresses or services that can be referenced in multiple ACL statements.
Does this work for ASA firewalls?
Yes, this syntax is compatible with both standard Cisco IOS routers and Cisco ASA/Firepower firewalls.
Can I choose the group name?
Currently, the tool uses a standard placeholder name. You can search and replace this name in the resulting text if needed.
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