Cisco Security ConsultantsCisco's security and VPN technologies for small to medium size businesses provide a complete set of manageable network protection products and technologies to help you to protect your wired and wireless connectivity environment. Cisco's extensive product line of protection and VPN solutions includes routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPN access concentrators. Progent's expert consulting staff includes experienced professionals with Cisco's CCIE and CCNP credentials who can help your organization to select and integrate VPN and protection solutions that align best with your environment. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Cisco offers multiple alternatives for configuring a VPN system, so you can select the option that best fits your operational needs. You can install both remote connectivity and site-to-site VPNs with IOS Software, with utilities and Advanced Integrated Module (AIM) hardware encryption cards, or with physical devices, such as a Virtual Private Network concentrator, router, ASA firewalls with Firepower Services, or devoted Virtual Private Network server for dial-up functions. All Cisco Virtual Private Network approaches are simple to deploy and administer and provide the flexibility to evolve with future operational needs. Products Included in Cisco's Security Technology
Cisco has a comprehensive line of products designed for preventing stealing data, virus outbreaks, Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults, and other dangers to your system. Categories and products include: Safe Access

  • VPN appliance (Cisco Virtual Private Network access concentrators and clients): Dedicated physical unit or software mechanism for setting up and administering VPNs
  • Cisco Catalyst and Nexus Family Switch controlled: Identity-based functions designed into Cisco switches
  • Router based: Virtual Private Network features built into Cisco routers
  • Extended perimeter security
  • Cisco PIX or ASA Firewall appliance: Devoted hardware or software mechanism to allow or block access to the network or processes
  • Cisco Router controlled: Firewall functions integrated into Cisco routers
Penetration Protection
  • Network-based device (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated hardware or program for detecting penetrations within the company network
  • Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted hardware or software mechanism for uncovering, mitigating, and reporting intrusions on hosts
  • Firewall sensor: Sensor within a firewall to find and document penetrations at the network perimeter
  • Catalyst Switch sensor: Detector within a Cisco Catalyst Switch to sense and report attacks at the switch
  • Cisco Router sensor: Sensor within a switch to sense and report attacks at the router
Identity Services
  • Access Control Server utilizing RADIUS and TACACS: Centralized user access management framework for authentication, permission, and accounting from an graphical Web interface
Secure Management and Policy
  • Cisco Security Manager: Scalable solution to provision configuration and security policies for firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, and IPS
How Progent's Consultants Can Assist Your Business with Cisco Security Technology
Cisco Certified CCIE Network Security SpecialistsProgent can provide a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional to assist you to select, deploy, and maintain Cisco security solutions. Progent's CISA and ISSAP security specialists can show you how to build security into your business processes. Progent can help you to create a written security plan to define precise policies, install monitoring and tracking software, create and implement a secure network infrastructure that includes technology from a variety of network companies, offer MS Internet Security and Acceleration 2006 Server support and Microsoft Forefront TMG integration, and advise you about procedures to optimize the protection of your network. Progent's security expertise can help you implement a PIX or ASA firewall, set up safe remote and mobile connectivity to messaging and business information, and implement or repair Virtual Private Networks. To see additional information about Progent's professional assistance for Cisco solutions, choose a topic:

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