Cisco Expert Network Consultants

Cisco's security and VPN solutions for small to mid-sized businesses provide a complete range of manageable network protection hardware and software to allow you to protect your entire network environment. Cisco's extensive catalog of security and Virtual Private Network technologies includes routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and Virtual Private Network access concentrators. Progent's expert support staff includes experienced consultants with Cisco's CCIE credentials who can assist your organization to select and integrate VPN and security solutions that align optimally with your environment.

VPNs
Cisco offers several options for implementing a Virtual Private Network solution, so you can select the approach that best fits your operational requirements. You can set up both remote connectivity and site-to-site VPNs with IOS Software, through software and Advanced Integrated Module (AIM) hardware encryption cards, or with physical devices, such as a Virtual Private Network access concentrator, router, ASA 5500-X firewalls with Firepower, or devoted Virtual Private Network server for dial-up functions. All Cisco VPN solutions are easy to integrate and manage and provide the versatility to grow with your changing business requirements.

Components Included in Cisco's Protection Technology
Cisco has a comprehensive line of products designed for preventing stealing data, virus and worm infections, DDoS assaults, and other threats to your system. Classifications and products include:

Protected Connectivity

• Virtual Private Network device (Cisco Virtual Private Network access concentrators and clients): Dedicated physical unit or software mechanism for setting up and managing VPNs
• Catalyst and Nexus Family Switch controlled: Identity-based functions built into Cisco switches
• Cisco Router based: VPN functionality built into Cisco routers
• Expanded perimeter security
• PIX or ASA Firewall: Dedicated silicon or software mechanism to permit or deny connectivity to the network or applications
• Router controlled: Firewall features incorporated into Cisco routers

• Network-attached appliance (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted physical unit or software mechanism for uncovering penetrations internal to the organization's network
• Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated hardware or software mechanism for detecting, mitigating, and reporting intrusions on hosts
• Cisco Firewall sensor: Sensing capability incorporated into a Cisco firewall to find and document intrusions at the system perimeter
• Catalyst Switch sensor: Detector within a Cisco Catalyst Switch to find and document intrusions at the switch
• Cisco Router sensor: Detector incorporated into a switch to find and document penetrations at the router

• Access Control Server utilizing RADIUS and TACACS: Centralized access management framework for authentication, permission, and accounting from an graphical Web interface

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

How Progent Can Help Your Business with Cisco Security Solutions
Progent can provide a certified CCIE or Cisco Certified Network Professional to assist you to select, deploy, and support Cisco security solutions. Progent's CISA and ISSAP security specialists can show you how to build security into your company's operations. Progent can assist you to produce a documented security strategy to establish clear policies, deploy scanning and tracking utilities, design and implement a protected network architecture that includes products from diverse vendors, provide MS ISA 2006 Server support and Microsoft Forefront Threat Management Gateway integration, and recommend procedures to maximize the protection of your infrastructure. Progent's security expertise is available to help you implement a firewall, design safe remote connectivity to email and business information, and install or troubleshoot VPNs.

For more information concerning Progent's consulting help for Cisco solutions, choose a subject:

• Introduction to Cisco Network Support
• Timely Remote Help from a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Engineer
• Cisco Firepower Series Firewalls: Configuration and Management Support
• ASA 5500-X Firewalls with Cisco Firepower Services: Setup and Troubleshooting Services
• ASA 5500 Series Firewall Integration Services
• Cisco PIX Firewall Troubleshooting Services
• Cisco Routers Engineering Expertise
• Cisco Wireless Consulting Support
• Cisco Aironet APs Engineering Support
• Cisco Small Business Wireless APs Consulting Services
• Cisco Catalyst Wi-Fi 6/6E APs Planning, Deployment and Debugging Support
• Cisco WiFi Controllers Support Services
• Meraki Wireless Access Points Engineering Help
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM or Unified CM) and CallManager Integration and Troubleshooting
• Cisco Voice over IP Phones and IP Video Phones Expertise and Cisco Wireless VoIP Phone Solutions
• Cisco Jabber Configuration and Troubleshooting Expertise
• Cisco Catalyst Switches Configuration and Maintenance Services
• Nexus Switches Support and Troubleshooting Expertise
• Cisco Meraki Switches Support and Troubleshooting Services
• SIP and CUBE Infrastructure Solutions: SIP Trunks and Cisco CUBE Integration Consulting
• Cisco Duo MFA Two-factor Authentication Services for At-Home Workers
• Infrastructure Design for Cisco-powered Datacenters and Colocation Centers
• Data Center Design Consulting for Internet Service Providers
• Unified Cloud-based and Hybrid Management Solutions for Cisco Environments

To ask Progent about engineering expertise for Cisco networking, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.