Cisco Security and VPN ConsultingCisco's security and VPN solutions for small to medium size companies provide a comprehensive range of manageable security hardware and software to enable you to safeguard your wired and wireless connectivity infrastructure. Cisco's rich catalog of protection and VPN technologies features routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and Virtual Private Network concentrators. Progent's seasoned consulting staff includes experienced consultants with Cisco's CCIE and CCNP credentials who can help your company to select and deploy Virtual Private Network and security technologies that work optimally with your environment. Cisco VPNs
Cisco offers multiple options for configuring a Virtual Private Network solution, so you can select the option that most closely fits your business requirements. You can set up both remote connectivity and office-to-office Virtual Private Networks with IOS Software, through software and AIM encryption boards, or with physical devices, such as a Virtual Private Network access concentrator, router, Cisco ASA 5500-X firewalls with Firepower, or devoted VPN server for dial-up functions. All Cisco VPN approaches are simple to integrate and administer and provide the versatility to evolve with future business requirements. Products Associated with Cisco's Security Technology
Cisco has a comprehensive catalog of products aimed at preventing stealing data, virus and worm infections, Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults, and other threats to your system. Classifications and products include: Secure Access

  • VPN appliance (Cisco VPN access concentrators and clients): Devoted physical unit or software device for setting up and managing VPNs
  • Cisco Catalyst and Nexus Switch based: Identity-based functions integrated into switches
  • Cisco Router based: Virtual Private Network features incorporated into Cisco routers
  • Extended perimeter security
  • Cisco PIX or ASA Firewall appliance: Devoted hardware or software device to permit or block access to the network or applications
  • Router based: Firewall functions designed into Cisco routers
Penetration Protection
  • Network-attached device (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated hardware or software mechanism for detecting intrusions inside the organization's network
  • Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated hardware or software mechanism for finding, remediating, and documenting intrusions on hosts
  • Firewall sensor: Detector incorporated into a Cisco firewall to sense and report intrusions at the network public/private edge
  • Cisco Catalyst sensor: Detector within a Cisco switch to detect and document intrusions at the switch
  • Router sensor: Detector built into a switch to detect and report intrusions at the router
Identity Services
  • Access Control Server utilizing RADIUS and TACACS: Centralized user access control framework for user validation, authorization, and accounting from a web GUI
Secure Device Management and Policy
  • Cisco Security Manager: Scalable solution for device configuration and security policies for Cisco firewalls, VPNs, and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
How Progent's Consultants Can Assist You with Cisco Security Solutions
Cisco Certified CCIE Network Security EngineersProgent can provide a certified CCIE or Cisco Certified Network Professional to assist you to choose, integrate, and maintain Cisco security solutions. Progent's CISM, CISSP, and ISSAP security consultants can show you how to build security into your company's operations. Progent can help you to create a documented security plan to define precise policies, install scanning and auditing utilities, design and install a protected network infrastructure that incorporates technology from diverse vendors, provide Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) 2006 Server support and Microsoft Forefront TMG integration, and recommend procedures to optimize the protection of your infrastructure. Progent's security expertise can help you configure a firewall, set up secure remote access to email and business data, and install or troubleshoot Virtual Private Networks. To see additional details concerning Progent's engineering assistance for Cisco networking products, pick a topic:

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