Cisco Expert Network Consulting

Cisco's security and VPN technologies for small to medium size businesses offer a complete range of easy-to-manage network protection hardware and software to allow you to secure your entire network environment. Cisco's rich product line of security and Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies includes routers, switches, PIX and ASA firewalls, IDS, and VPN concentrators. Progent's seasoned support staff includes experienced professionals with Cisco's CCIE and CCNP credentials who can assist your company to choose and integrate Virtual Private Network and security solutions that align best with your environment.

Virtual Private Networks
Cisco offers several alternatives for implementing a Virtual Private Network solution, so you can select the approach that most closely aligns with your business needs. You can set up both remote access and office-to-office VPNs with Cisco IOS Software, through utilities and AIM hardware encryption cards, or with hardware appliances, such as a Virtual Private Network concentrator, router, ASA 5500-X firewalls with Firepower Services, or devoted VPN processor for dial-up services. All Cisco VPN approaches are simple to deploy and manage and offer the versatility to grow along with changing business needs.

Products Associated with Cisco's Security Solution
Cisco has a comprehensive line of security offerings designed for stopping information theft, virus outbreaks, Denial of Service assaults, and other threats to your network. Classifications and products include:

Protected Connectivity

• VPN device (Cisco VPN concentrators and clients): Dedicated hardware or software device for configuring and administering VPNs
• Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus Switch controlled: Identity-focused functions integrated into switches
• Router controlled: VPN features built into Cisco routers
• Expanded perimeter security
• Cisco PIX or ASA Firewall appliance: Devoted hardware or software mechanism to permit or deny connectivity to the infrastructure or applications
• Router controlled: Firewall functions built into routers

• Network-based device (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted hardware or software mechanism for uncovering intrusions inside the company network
• Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted physical unit or software mechanism for finding, mitigating, and reporting penetrations on hosts
• Firewall sensor: Detector within a Cisco firewall to find and report attacks at the network public/private edge
• Catalyst Switch sensor: Sensing capability built into a Cisco switch to find and document intrusions at the switch
• Router sensor: Sensor incorporated into a switch to sense and document intrusions at the router

• Cisco Access Control Server (ACS) utilizing RADIUS and TACACS authentication: Central access management framework for user validation, permission, and accounting from an graphical Web interface

• Cisco Security Manager: Expandable mechanism for configuration and policies for Cisco firewalls, VPNs, and Intrusion Prevention Systems

How Progent's Engineers Can Assist Your Business with Cisco Security Solutions
Progent can provide a certified CCIE or certified CCNP to assist you to choose, deploy, and maintain Cisco security technology. Progent's CISM, CISSP, and ISSAP security professionals can show you how to build security into your business operations. Progent can assist you to develop a written security plan to establish clear security policies, install scanning and tracking utilities, create and implement a secure network architecture that includes products from a variety of vendors, offer Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration 2006 Server consulting and Forefront Threat Management Gateway integration, and advise you about procedures to maximize the safety of your network. Progent's security consulting is available to help you configure a PIX or ASA firewall, design safe remote connectivity to messaging and corporate data, and install or troubleshoot VPNs.

To find out additional information about Progent's consulting assistance for Cisco technology, select a subject:

• Introduction to Cisco Consulting Services
• Fast and Affordable Remote Help from a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Consultant
• Cisco Firepower NGFW Series Firewalls: Integration and Management Services
• ASA 5500-X Firewalls with Cisco Firepower: Integration and Management Expertise
• ASA 5500 Firewall Troubleshooting Support
• PIX 500 Series Firewall Management Help
• Cisco Routers Consulting Expertise
• Cisco Wireless Deployment Expertise
• Aironet Wireless Access Points Deployment Help
• Cisco Small Business WiFi APs Engineering Services
• Catalyst 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6/6E APs Solution Design, Configuration and Troubleshooting Expertise
• Cisco WiFi Controllers Support Services
• Meraki Access Points Design Services
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM or Unified CM) and CallManager Consulting and Troubleshooting
• Cisco Voice over IP Phones and IP Video Phones Consulting and Cisco Wireless IP Phone Integration
• Cisco Jabber Configuration and Troubleshooting Services
• Cisco Catalyst Switches Configuration and Maintenance Services
• Nexus Switches Configuration and Maintenance Expertise
• Cisco Meraki MS Switches Deployment Services
• SIP and CUBE Integration Solutions: SIP PSTN Trunks and CUBE Integration Consulting
• Cisco Duo MFA Two-factor Authentication (2FA) Services for an At-Home Workforce
• Infrastructure Design for Cisco-based Data Centers
• Data Center Design Expertise for ISPs
• Unified Cloud-based and Hybrid Network Management Strategies for Cisco-based Infrastructure

If you wish to get in touch with Progent about professional assistance for Cisco networking, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.