For Small Business IT Networks : Cisco Security/VPN Consulting

Cisco has assembled the most comprehensive array of network security products and technologies in the industry. Cisco's security and Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions include routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and VPN access concentrators. DCI's Cisco-certified consultants can help you choose and configure Cisco products appropriate for the security needs of your business and in keeping with your IT budget.

Cisco's VPN Solutions
Cisco offers a wide variety of options for implementing a VPN solution, allowing you to select an approach that best fits your network environment. You can implement both remote access and site-to-site VPNs with Cisco IOS Software, through software and Advanced Integrated Module (AIM) hardware encryption cards, or with hardware appliances, such as a VPN concentrator, router, Cisco PIX Firewall, or dedicated VPN server for dial-up services. All of Cisco's VPN solutions are easy to manage and provide the flexibility to evolve with changing business requirements.

Cisco's Security Products
Cisco has a comprehensive line of products aimed at preventing information theft, virus and worm outbreaks, Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, and other threats to your network. Categories and products include:

Secure Connectivity

• VPN appliance (Cisco VPN concentrators and clients): Dedicated hardware or software device for setting up and managing VPNs
• Switch based (Cisco Catalyst switches): Identity-based features integrated into switches
• Router based (Cisco routers): VPN features integrated into routers
• Extended perimeter security
• Firewall appliance (Cisco PIX Firewall): Dedicated hardware or software device to permit or deny access to the network or applications
  Router based: Firewall functions integrated into routers

Intrusion Protection

• Network-based appliance (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated hardware or software device for detecting intrusions on the internal company network
• Host-based software (Cisco Security Agent): Dedicated hardware or software device for detecting, mitigating, and reporting intrusions on hosts
• Firewall sensor: Sensor within a firewall to detect and report intrusions at the network perimeter
• Switch sensor: Sensor within a switch to detect and report intrusions at the switch
• Router sensor: Sensor within a switch to detect and report intrusions at the router

Identity Services
Cisco Access Control Server (ACS) using RADIUS and TACACS: Centralized user access control framework for user authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) from a graphical Web interface

Secure Management and Policy

• CiscoWorks VPN and Security Management Solution (VMS v2.1)
• CiscoWorks Small Network Management Solution (SNMS)
• Embedded device managers for security devices such as PIX Device Manger (PDM)
  

How DCI Can Help You with Cisco Security Technology
DCI can provide a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) to help you select, deploy and support Cisco security technology. DCI's CISSP certified consultants and CISM certified consultants can advise you about how to design security into your business processes.
DCI can help you develop a written security plan to establish clear security policies, install scanning and auditing software, define and implement a secure network architecture that implements products from diverse vendors, provide Microsoft ISA Server consulting, and recommend procedures to optimize the safety of your network. DCI's security expertise is available to help you configure a firewall configuration, set up secure remote access to email and data, and implement virtual private networks.

Integration of Cisco and Third-party Security Technology
DCI offers expertise in firewall and VPN products from all major vendors and can help you integrate Cisco technology with additonal 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 DCI include:

• Check Point Software Consulting
• Watchguard Consulting
• Juniper Networks NetScreen Consulting
• SonicWALL Consulting
• Symantec Raptor Consulting