Cisco Security ConsultantsCisco's security and VPN technologies for small to mid-sized businesses offer a complete set of easy-to-manage security devices and utilities to help you to safeguard your wired and wireless connectivity infrastructure. Cisco's extensive catalog of security and Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions features routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches, PIX and ASA firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and Virtual Private Network access concentrators. Progent's seasoned consulting staff includes veteran consultants with Cisco's CCIE and CCNP credentials who can help your company to choose and deploy VPN and security solutions that align optimally with your business. Virtual Private Networks
Cisco offers several options for configuring a VPN solution, so you can choose the option that best aligns with your operational needs. You can set up both remote access and office-to-office Virtual Private Networks with Cisco IOS Software, with utilities and Advanced Integrated Module (AIM) hardware encryption boards, or with hardware appliances, such as a Virtual Private Network concentrator, router, Cisco ASA firewalls with Firepower, or devoted Virtual Private Network processor for dial-up services. All Cisco Virtual Private Network solutions are simple to integrate and manage and provide the versatility to grow along with changing business needs. Products Associated with Cisco's Protection Technology
Cisco has a full catalog of products aimed at stopping stealing information, virus outbreaks, Denial of Service assaults, and other dangers to your network. Categories and security products include: Protected Connectivity

  • Virtual Private Network appliance (Cisco Virtual Private Network access concentrators and clients): Devoted physical unit or software device for configuring and administering Virtual Private Networks
  • Cisco Catalyst and Nexus Switch based: Identity-based features designed into switches
  • Cisco Router controlled: Virtual Private Network capability integrated into Cisco routers
  • Extended perimeter security
  • PIX or ASA Firewall appliance: Devoted hardware or software device to permit or deny connectivity to the infrastructure or processes
  • Router based: Firewall functions incorporated into routers
Penetration Protection
  • Network-attached device (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted physical unit or software for finding attacks inside the organization's network
  • Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated hardware or software for detecting, mitigating, and reporting attacks on hosts
  • Firewall sensor: Sensing capability incorporated into a firewall to find and document intrusions at the network public/private edge
  • Catalyst Switch sensor: Sensor built into a Catalyst switch to sense and report attacks at the switch
  • Router sensor: Sensing capability built into a switch to find and report intrusions at the router
Identity Services
  • Access Control Server utilizing RADIUS and TACACS: Central access control framework for user validation, permission, and accounting from an easy-to-use web utility
Safe Device Management and Policy
  • Cisco Security Manager: Expandable mechanism to provision device configuration and policies for Cisco firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, and Intrusion Prevention Systems
How Progent's Consultants Can Assist You with Cisco Security Products
Cisco CCIE Security ExpertsProgent can provide a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional to assist you to select, integrate, and maintain Cisco security solutions. Progent's CISM and CISSP security consultants can show you how to design security into your company's operations. Progent can help you to create a documented security strategy to define clear policies, install monitoring and tracking utilities, create and install a protected connectivity architecture that incorporates technology from a variety of vendors, offer Microsoft ISA 2006 Server support services and Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway integration, and advise you about steps to optimize the protection of your network. Progent's security consulting can help you implement a PIX or ASA firewall, set up secure remote access to email and corporate information, and implement or repair VPNs. For additional details about Progent's professional assistance for Cisco technology, choose a subject:

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