Cisco's security and VPN technologies for small to medium size businesses offer a comprehensive set of easy-to-manage network protection devices and utilities to allow you to safeguard your entire connectivity infrastructure. Cisco's rich product line of security and Virtual Private Network technologies features routers, Catalyst switches, PIX and ASA firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPN access concentrators. Progent's expert support staff includes experienced consultants with Cisco's CCIE and CCNP credentials who can assist your organization to select and integrate Virtual Private Network and security solutions that align optimally with your environment.

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Cisco offers several alternatives for implementing a VPN system, so you can choose the option that best aligns with your business requirements. You can set up both remote connectivity and office-to-office Virtual Private Networks with Cisco IOS Software, through software and Advanced Integrated Module encryption cards, or with hardware appliances, such as a Virtual Private Network access concentrator, router, PIX or ASA Firewall, or dedicated VPN processor for dial-up functions. All Cisco Virtual Private Network solutions are simple to deploy and manage and provide the versatility to evolve with future business requirements.

Products Included in Cisco's Security Solution
Cisco has a full catalog of products designed for preventing stealing data, virus and worm outbreaks, DDoS assaults, and other threats to your network. Categories and products include:

Protected Connectivity

• VPN appliance (Cisco Virtual Private Network concentrators and clients): Devoted hardware or software device for configuring and administering Virtual Private Networks
• Catalyst Switch based: Identity-focused features built into Cisco switches
• Cisco Router based: Virtual Private Network features built into routers
• Extended perimeter security
• Cisco PIX or ASA Firewall: Devoted silicon or software mechanism to permit or deny access to the network or processes
• Router based: Firewall functions built into routers

• Network-based device (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated hardware or software for finding intrusions internal to the organization's network
• Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated hardware or software for detecting, mitigating, and reporting intrusions on hosts
• Firewall sensor: Detector built into a Cisco firewall to find and document penetrations at the network perimeter
• Catalyst Switch sensor: Sensing capability built into a Cisco switch to sense and report intrusions at the switch
• Router sensor: Detector incorporated into a switch to sense and report penetrations at the router

• Access Control Server using RADIUS and TACACS authentication: Centralized access control mechanism for authentication, permission, and accounting from a web GUI

• Cisco Security Manager: Scalable mechanism to provision device configuration and policies for firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

How Progent Can Assist You with Cisco Security Technology
Progent can provide a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or certified CCNP to assist you to choose, deploy, and support Cisco security technology. Progent's CISA and ISSAP security specialists can advise you about how to build security into your company's operations. Progent can assist you to create a written security strategy to define precise security policies, deploy scanning and auditing software, design and install a secure connectivity architecture that incorporates products from a variety of vendors, offer Microsoft ISA 2006 Server Support, and recommend procedures to optimize the safety of your infrastructure. Progent's security expertise is available to help you implement a firewall, set up secure remote and mobile access to email and corporate information, and implement or repair VPNs.

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