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As the industry leader, Cisco’s security and VPN technologies for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) provide a complete range of easy-to-manage network protection products and technologies to help you to safeguard your entire connectivity environment. Cisco’s extensive product line of security and Virtual Private Network (VPN)  features routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and VPN access concentrators. Proteus’s seasoned consulting staff includes veteran professionals with Cisco’s CCIE and CCNP credentials who can assist your organization to choose and integrate Virtual Private Network and security solutions that align best with your business.

 

VPNs

Cisco provides several options for implementing a Virtual Private Network system, allowing you to choose the approach that best aligns with your business requirements. You can set up both remote connectivity and site-to-site VPNs with Cisco IOS Software, through software and Advanced Integrated Module (AIM) hardware encryption boards, or with physical units, such as a Virtual Private Network concentrator, router, ASA 5500-X firewalls with Firepower, or dedicated Virtual Private Network processor for dial-up functions. All Cisco VPN solutions are simple to integrate and administer and offer the flexibility to grow with your changing operational requirements.

Components Included in Cisco’s Protection Solution

Cisco has a comprehensive catalog of security offerings aimed at stopping information theft, virus and worm infections, DDoS attacks, and other dangers to your network. Classifications and security products include:

Secure Access

VPN appliance (Cisco Virtual Private Network access concentrators and clients): Devoted hardware or software mechanism for setting up and administering Virtual Private Networks

Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus Switch controlled: Identity-focused functions designed into switches

Cisco Router based: Virtual Private Network capability designed into routers

Extended perimeter protection

Cisco PIX or ASA Firewall: Devoted silicon or software device to permit or block access to the infrastructure or applications

Router based: Firewall functions incorporated into routers

Penetration Defense

Network-based device (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted hardware or software mechanism for uncovering attacks inside the organization’s network

Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Devoted physical unit or software mechanism for finding, mitigating, and reporting intrusions on hosts

Cisco Firewall sensor: Detector incorporated into a Cisco firewall to find and report penetrations at the system perimeter

Catalyst Switch sensor: Sensor within a Cisco Catalyst Switch to detect and report penetrations at the switch

Cisco Router sensor: Sensing capability incorporated into a switch to sense and document penetrations at the router

Identity Services

Cisco Access Control Server (ACS) utilizing RADIUS and TACACS authentication: Centralized user access management mechanism for user authentication, permission, and accounting from a web GUI

Secure Management and Policy

Cisco Security Manager: Scalable solution to provision device configuration and security policies for firewalls, VPNs, and Intrusion Prevention Systems

How Proteus Can Help Your Business with Cisco Security Technology

Cisco Certified CCIE Network Security ExpertsProteus can give you access to a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert or Cisco Certified Network Professional to help you to choose, integrate, and support Cisco security technology. Proteus’s CISA and ISSAP security professionals can advise you about how to build security into your business processes. Proteus can assist you to produce a documented security plan to establish precise policies, install scanning and tracking software, design and install a secure connectivity infrastructure that incorporates technology from diverse network companies, offer MS Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) 2006 Server support and Forefront TMG 2010 integration, and recommend steps to maximize the protection of your network. Proteus’s security consulting is available to help you implement a firewall, set up safe remote connectivity to email and business data, and implement or repair Virtual Private Networks.

Integration of Cisco and Third-party Security Technology

Proteus offers expertise in firewall and VPN products from all major vendors and can help you integrate Cisco technology with additional security solutions to help you build a cost-effective network infrastructure that provides a level of security and flexibility appropriate for your business. Third-party firewall and VPN support services available from Proteus include:

  • Check Point Software Consulting
  • Watchguard Consulting
  • Juniper Networks NetScreen and SSG Firewall Consulting
  • SonicWall Consulting
  • Symantec Raptor Consulting

For additional information about Proteus’s professional help for Cisco networking products, select a topic:

  • Overview of Cisco Network Support
  • Timely Remote Support from a CCIE Engineer
  • Cisco Firepower NGFW Firewalls: Integration and Troubleshooting Expertise
  • ASA 5500-X Series Firewall with Cisco Firepower Services: Setup and Troubleshooting Expertise
  • Cisco ASA 5500 Firewall Upgrade. Migration Assistance
  • Cisco PIX Series Firewall Engineering Help
  • Cisco Routers Engineering Support
  • Cisco Wireless Consulting Support
  • Aironet Wireless APs Deployment Services
  • Cisco Small Business Wireless Access Points Engineering Expertise
  • Catalyst 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6/6E Access Points Planning, Configuration and Troubleshooting Consulting
  • Cisco Wireless Controllers Support Services
  • Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Points Deployment Services
  • Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM or Unified CM) and CallManager Integration and Technical Support
  • Cisco Voice over IP Phones and IP Video Desktop Phones Consulting Services and Cisco Wireless IP Phone Integration
  • Cisco Jabber and Management Expertise
  • Cisco Catalyst Switches Consulting and Support Services
  • Cisco Nexus Switches Consulting and Support Services
  • Cisco Meraki MS Switches Deployment Expertise
  • SIP and CUBE Integration Solutions: SIP PSTN Trunks and Cisco CUBE Integration Expertise
  • Cisco Duo MFA Two-factor Authentication (2FA) Services for Remote Workers
  • Design and Support for Cisco-based Data Centers
  • Infrastructure Design Services for ISPs
  • Unified Cloud-based and Hybrid Management Techniques for Cisco-based Environments.

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