Cisco Security ConsultingCisco's security solutions for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) provide a comprehensive set of manageable network protection products and technologies to enable you to secure your wired and wireless connectivity infrastructure. Cisco's rich product line of security and VPN solutions includes routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches, PIX and ASA firewalls, IDS, and Virtual Private Network access concentrators. Progent's expert support staff includes experienced consultants with Cisco's CCIE and CCNP credentials who can help your company to choose and deploy VPN and protection technologies that work optimally with your environment. VPNs
Cisco offers several options for implementing a Virtual Private Network solution, so you can choose the option that best fits your operational needs. You can install both remote access and site-to-site Virtual Private Networks with IOS Software, through software and Advanced Integrated Module encryption cards, or with physical units, such as a VPN access concentrator, router, ASA 5500-X firewalls with Firepower Services, or devoted Virtual Private Network processor for dial-up services. All Cisco Virtual Private Network approaches are simple to deploy and administer and offer the versatility to grow along with your changing business needs. Components Included in Cisco's Security Technology
Cisco offers a full catalog of security offerings aimed at stopping stealing data, virus infections, Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults, and other threats to your system. Categories and security products include: Protected Access

  • VPN appliance (Cisco VPN access concentrators and clients): Dedicated physical unit or software device for configuring and managing VPNs
  • Catalyst and Cisco Nexus Family Switch controlled: Identity-based functions designed into Cisco switches
  • Router controlled: Virtual Private Network capability incorporated into Cisco routers
  • Expanded perimeter security
  • Cisco PIX or ASA Firewall appliance: Dedicated hardware or software device to permit or block connectivity to the infrastructure or applications
  • Router based: Firewall functions incorporated into Cisco routers
Penetration Defense
  • Network-based appliance (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated physical unit or software mechanism for detecting intrusions inside the organization's network
  • Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted hardware or program for finding, mitigating, and reporting intrusions on hosts
  • Firewall sensor: Sensing capability within a Cisco firewall to sense and document penetrations at the network public/private edge
  • Catalyst Switch sensor: Sensor incorporated into a Cisco Catalyst Switch to sense and report attacks at the switch
  • Cisco Router sensor: Sensing capability within a switch to sense and document intrusions at the router
Identity Services
  • ACS utilizing RADIUS and TACACS authentication: Centralized user access management mechanism for user validation, permission, and accounting from an easy-to-use web utility
Secure Device Management and Policy
  • Cisco Security Manager: Expandable solution to provision configuration and security policies for firewalls, VPNs, and IPS
How Progent's Engineers Can Assist Your Company with Cisco Security Solutions
Cisco CCIE Network Security EngineersProgent can give you access to a certified CCIE or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) to help you to choose, integrate, and support Cisco security technology. Progent's CISM and CISSP security specialists can advise you about how to build protection into your business operations. Progent can assist you to produce a written security strategy to define precise security policies, install monitoring and tracking utilities, design and install a protected connectivity infrastructure that incorporates products from diverse vendors, offer MS ISA 2006 Server consulting and Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway configuration help, and advise you about procedures to maximize the safety of your infrastructure. Progent's security expertise is available to help you configure a firewall, design secure remote and mobile access to messaging and corporate information, and implement or repair VPNs. To find out additional details concerning Progent's engineering expertise for Cisco networking products, pick a subject:

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