Cisco VPN Support ServicesCisco's security solutions for small to mid-sized companies offer a comprehensive range of easy-to-manage security devices and utilities to allow you to safeguard your entire network infrastructure. Cisco's extensive catalog of security and Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions features routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches, PIX and ASA firewalls, IDS, and VPN concentrators. Progent's seasoned support staff includes experienced consultants with Cisco's CCIE certification who can assist your organization to select and integrate Virtual Private Network and security technologies that align best with your environment. Cisco Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Cisco offers several alternatives for implementing a Virtual Private Network solution, so you can select the approach that most closely fits your business needs. You can set up both remote connectivity and office-to-office VPNs with Cisco IOS Software, through software and Advanced Integrated Module hardware encryption cards, or with hardware devices, such as a VPN access concentrator, router, ASA firewalls with Firepower Services, or dedicated VPN server for dial-up functions. All Cisco Virtual Private Network solutions are simple to deploy and administer and provide the versatility to evolve with your changing business requirements. Components Included in Cisco's Protection Solution
Cisco has a comprehensive line of products designed for preventing information theft, virus and worm outbreaks, Denial of Service attacks, and other dangers to your network. Classifications and security products include: Safe Access

  • Virtual Private Network appliance (Cisco Virtual Private Network access concentrators and clients): Dedicated physical unit or software device for configuring and managing Virtual Private Networks
  • Cisco Catalyst and Nexus Family Switch controlled: Identity-based features designed into Cisco switches
  • Router based: VPN functionality designed into Cisco routers
  • Expanded perimeter security
  • PIX or ASA Firewall: Dedicated hardware or software mechanism to permit or block connectivity to the network or processes
  • Router controlled: Firewall capability incorporated into Cisco routers
Penetration Protection
  • Network-attached appliance (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated physical unit or software for uncovering penetrations within the company network
  • Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated hardware or software mechanism for finding, remediating, and reporting attacks on hosts
  • Cisco Firewall sensor: Sensing capability within a firewall to find and report intrusions at the network perimeter
  • Cisco Catalyst sensor: Sensing capability built into a Cisco Catalyst Switch to detect and report attacks at the switch
  • Router sensor: Sensing capability incorporated into a switch to sense and report intrusions at the router
Identity Services
  • ACS utilizing RADIUS and TACACS: Centralized user access control mechanism for user authentication, permission, and accounting from an graphical Web interface
Safe Device Management and Policy
  • Cisco Security Manager: Expandable solution for device configuration and policies for Cisco firewalls, VPNs, and Intrusion Prevention Systems
How Progent's Engineers Can Assist Your Company with Cisco Security Technology
Cisco Certified CCIE Network Security EngineersProgent can give you access to a certified CCIE or certified CCNP to assist you to choose, integrate, and maintain Cisco security technology. Progent's CISM and CISSP security specialists can show you how to build protection into your business processes. Progent can help you to create a written security plan to define precise policies, deploy monitoring and tracking utilities, create and install a secure connectivity architecture that incorporates technology from a variety of network companies, provide Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration 2006 Server consulting services and Forefront TMG integration, and advise you about steps to optimize the protection of your infrastructure. Progent's security consulting can help you configure a PIX or ASA firewall, design secure remote and mobile connectivity to messaging and corporate data, and install or repair Virtual Private Networks. To learn additional details concerning Progent's consulting support for Cisco products, select a topic:

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