Cisco VPN Consulting ServicesCisco's security and VPN technologies for small to mid-sized businesses offer a comprehensive range of manageable network protection products and technologies to help you to secure your entire connectivity infrastructure. Cisco's extensive catalog of security and VPN solutions includes routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches, PIX and ASA firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and VPN access concentrators. Progent's expert support staff includes experienced professionals with Cisco's CCIE credentials who can help your company to choose and integrate Virtual Private Network and protection solutions that work best with your business. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Cisco offers several options for configuring a Virtual Private Network solution, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your operational needs. You can set up both remote access and office-to-office Virtual Private Networks with Cisco IOS Software, with software and Advanced Integrated Module (AIM) encryption boards, or with hardware appliances, such as a Virtual Private Network access concentrator, router, Cisco ASA firewalls with Firepower, or devoted Virtual Private Network processor for dial-up functions. All Cisco VPN approaches are simple to deploy and manage and provide the flexibility to grow along with changing operational needs. Products Included in Cisco's Security Technology
Cisco offers a full line of products designed for stopping stealing information, virus outbreaks, Denial of Service attacks, and other threats to your network. Classifications and security products include: Protected Connectivity

  • VPN appliance (Cisco Virtual Private Network concentrators and clients): Dedicated hardware or software device for configuring and administering VPNs
  • Catalyst and Nexus Switch controlled: Identity-based features designed into Cisco switches
  • Cisco Router controlled: VPN functionality built into routers
  • Extended perimeter security
  • PIX or ASA Firewall: Devoted silicon or software mechanism to permit or block connectivity to the infrastructure or applications
  • Cisco Router controlled: Firewall functions designed into routers
Penetration Protection
  • Network-based appliance (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted physical unit or software mechanism for uncovering intrusions internal to the company network
  • Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted physical unit or program for finding, mitigating, and reporting penetrations on hosts
  • Firewall sensor: Sensing capability incorporated into a firewall to find and report intrusions at the system public/private edge
  • Cisco Catalyst sensor: Detector within a Catalyst switch to find and document attacks at the switch
  • Router sensor: Sensor built into a switch to detect and document attacks at the router
Identity Services
  • ACS utilizing RADIUS and TACACS authentication: Centralized access management framework for authentication, authorization, and accounting from an graphical Web interface
Secure Management and Policy
  • Cisco Security Manager: Expandable solution to provision device configuration and security policies for firewalls, VPNs, and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
How Progent's Consultants Can Assist You with Cisco Security Solutions
Cisco CCIE Security ConsultantsProgent can give you access to a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) to help you to select, integrate, and maintain Cisco security solutions. Progent's CISA and ISSAP security professionals can advise you about how to build security into your business operations. Progent can help you to develop a documented security strategy to establish clear security policies, deploy monitoring and tracking utilities, design and install a protected connectivity architecture that includes technology from diverse network companies, offer Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration 2006 Server support and Forefront TMG integration, and advise you about steps to maximize the safety of your infrastructure. Progent's security consulting is available to help you implement a PIX or ASA firewall, design secure remote and mobile access to email and corporate data, and install or repair VPNs. To see additional details about Progent's engineering support for Cisco solutions, pick a subject:

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