Cisco Security HelpCisco's security and VPN technologies for small to medium size businesses provide a complete set of easy-to-manage security hardware and software to enable you to safeguard your entire connectivity infrastructure. Cisco's extensive product line of protection and Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions features routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPN access concentrators. Progent's seasoned support staff includes veteran professionals with Cisco's CCIE and CCNP certification who can help your company to choose and integrate VPN and security solutions that work optimally with your environment. Virtual Private Networks
Cisco provides several options for implementing a VPN solution, so you can select the approach that most closely aligns with your operational requirements. You can install both remote access and office-to-office VPNs with Cisco IOS Software, with utilities and Advanced Integrated Module (AIM) hardware encryption boards, or with hardware devices, such as a VPN access concentrator, router, Cisco ASA firewalls with Firepower, or dedicated Virtual Private Network processor for dial-up services. All Cisco Virtual Private Network approaches are simple to deploy and manage and offer the versatility to evolve with changing business needs. Products Associated with Cisco's Protection Solution
Cisco has a full line of products designed for stopping data theft, virus outbreaks, DDoS attacks, and other dangers to your network. Classifications and security products include: Protected Access

  • VPN appliance (Cisco VPN access concentrators and clients): Devoted hardware or software mechanism for configuring and administering Virtual Private Networks
  • Catalyst and Nexus Switch controlled: Identity-focused functions built into switches
  • Router controlled: VPN functionality incorporated into Cisco routers
  • Expanded perimeter protection
  • PIX or ASA Firewall: Devoted silicon or software device to permit or block access to the network or applications
  • Router based: Firewall capability designed into Cisco routers
Penetration Defense
  • Network-attached appliance (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted physical unit or software for detecting attacks internal to the organization's network
  • Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted hardware or software mechanism for detecting, mitigating, and documenting attacks on hosts
  • Firewall sensor: Sensor incorporated into a firewall to detect and document attacks at the system perimeter
  • Catalyst Switch sensor: Detector incorporated into a Catalyst switch to sense and document attacks at the switch
  • Router sensor: Sensing capability within a switch to sense and document penetrations at the router
Identity Services
  • Access Control Server utilizing RADIUS and TACACS authentication: Central user access management mechanism for user validation, authorization, and accounting from an easy-to-use web utility
Secure Device Management and Policy
  • Cisco Security Manager: Scalable solution for configuration and policies for firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, and IPS
How Progent's Consultants Can Help Your Business with Cisco Security Solutions
Cisco Certified CCIE Security SpecialistsProgent can give you access to a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert or certified CCNP to help you to select, deploy, and maintain Cisco security technology. Progent's CISM, CISSP, and ISSAP security consultants can show you how to build protection into your company's operations. Progent can assist you to produce a written security strategy to define clear security policies, install scanning and tracking software, design and install a secure connectivity architecture that incorporates products from diverse network companies, offer MS Internet Security and Acceleration 2006 Server consulting and Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway configuration help, and recommend steps to optimize the protection of your infrastructure. Progent's security consulting is available to help you implement a firewall, design safe remote connectivity to email and corporate information, and install or repair Virtual Private Networks. To learn more details about Progent's professional support for Cisco networking products, pick a subject:

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