Cisco Expert Network Support Outsourcing Cisco Firewall and VPN Consulting From CCIE and CCNP Certified Experts
Cisco's security and VPN technologies for small to medium size businesses provide a comprehensive set of manageable security products and technologies to allow you to protect your entire network infrastructure. Cisco's extensive catalog of security and Virtual Private Network technologies includes routers, Catalyst switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and Virtual Private Network concentrators. Progent's seasoned support staff includes veteran professionals with Cisco's CCIE and CCNP certification who can assist your organization to choose and deploy VPN and security solutions that align optimally with your environment.
Cisco Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Cisco offers multiple options for implementing a VPN system, so you can select the approach that best aligns with your operational requirements. You can install both remote connectivity and site-to-site VPNs with IOS Software, through software and AIM hardware encryption cards, or with physical devices, such as a Virtual Private Network access concentrator, router, PIX or ASA Firewall, or dedicated VPN server for dial-up services. All Cisco Virtual Private Network approaches are simple to deploy and administer and offer the versatility to grow with changing business requirements.
Components Included in Cisco's Security Technology
Cisco offers a comprehensive catalog of products aimed at stopping information theft, virus and worm outbreaks, Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults, and other dangers to your network. Classifications and products include:
Safe Access
Virtual Private Network device (Cisco Virtual Private Network concentrators and clients): Devoted physical unit or software mechanism for setting up and managing Virtual Private Networks
Catalyst Family Switch based: Identity-based features incorporated into Cisco switches
Cisco Router controlled: VPN capability built into routers
Extended perimeter protection
PIX or ASA Firewall: Devoted hardware or software device to allow or block access to the infrastructure or processes
Cisco Router controlled: Firewall features integrated into routers
Intrusion Protection
Network-attached appliance (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated hardware or program for detecting attacks inside the company network
Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted hardware or software mechanism for uncovering, remediating, and reporting intrusions on hosts
Cisco Firewall sensor: Sensor within a Cisco firewall to find and report penetrations at the network perimeter
Catalyst Switch sensor: Detector built into a Cisco switch to sense and report attacks at the switch
Cisco Router sensor: Sensor within a switch to detect and report penetrations at the router
Identity Services
Access Control Server utilizing RADIUS and TACACS authentication: Centralized user access control framework for user authentication, permission, and accounting from an graphical Web interface
Safe Management and Policy
Cisco Security Manager: Expandable mechanism to provision configuration and security policies for Cisco firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, and Intrusion Prevention Systems
How Progent's Engineers Can Help Your Company with Cisco Security Solutions
Progent can provide a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional to assist you to select, deploy, and support Cisco security technology. Progent's CISM and CISSP security specialists can show you how to design security into your business processes. Progent can help you to produce a written security plan to establish precise security policies, install scanning and auditing utilities, design and implement a secure connectivity architecture that incorporates products from a variety of network companies, offer MS Internet Security and Acceleration 2006 Server Consulting Services, and advise you about procedures to optimize the safety of your infrastructure. Progent's security consulting can help you configure a PIX or ASA firewall, design safe remote and mobile connectivity to email and business data, and implement or troubleshoot Virtual Private Networks.
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Cisco's security and VPN technologies for small to medium size businesses provide a comprehensive set of manageable security products and technologies to allow you to protect your entire network infrastructure. Cisco's extensive catalog of security and Virtual Private Network technologies includes routers, Catalyst switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and Virtual Private Network concentrators. Progent's seasoned support staff includes veteran professionals with Cisco's CCIE and CCNP certification who can assist your organization to choose and deploy VPN and security solutions that align optimally with your environment.
