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- CCSP SNPA Study Guide: Cisco Security Appliance Family of Firewalls
- This sample chapter from CCSP SNPA Official Exam Certification Guide, 3rd Edition, draws on proven test preparation techniques to help exam-takers improve their understanding of firewall and Adaptive Security Appliance security. An opening quiz evaluates the exam taker's current level of preparation, followed by a concise description of the basic...
- Tags: knowledge, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco Security, Cisco Security Appliance Family, firewall, internal network, network, Internet, security, Cisco Security Appliance, technique
- Download resources 2006-05-08
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- CCSP SNPA study guide: Cisco security appliance family of firewalls
- This sample chapter, taken from CCSP SNPA Official Exam Certification Guide, 3rd Edition, outlines the initial configuration steps required to get a Cisco Security Appliance operational and explains the operation of the Security Appliance user interface. This sample chapter from CCSP SNPA Official Exam Certification Guide, 3rd...
- Tags: Security, Cisco Systems Inc., Firewalls, Networking
- Book chapters 2006-05-08
- Master the building blocks of a Cisco NAS Appliance design
- One of the keys to success when designing a security solution is to first understand all the pieces with which you work. Study the building blocks available with the Cisco NAS Appliance solution in this chapter download from Cisco NAC Appliance: Enforcing Host Security with Clean Access. Learn...
- Tags: NAS, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Book chapters 2007-08-23
- Whitepaper: Converged Vs. Dedicated Appliance Deployment
- What are some of the deployment considerations associated with using a multifunction device like the Cisco ASA 5500, versus traditional "dedicated" security appliances such as Cisco PIX security appliance, Cisco IPS 4200 Series sensor appliances, and Cisco VPN 3000 Series concentrators? This paper explores the functional, operational, and cost considerations...
- Tags: Security Appliance, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2005-04-01
- Cisco IT@Work Case Study: Cisco PIX Security Appliance
- The challenge was to protect Cisco's data and network from unauthorized users. Cisco needed to eliminate the need for a second set of Access Control Lists ACLs and improve application availability for stateful failover. Cisco deployed Cisco PIX 535 Security Appliance at six small POPs worldwide. If primary device fails,...
- Tags: Security, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco PIX Firewall
- Case studies
- Configure, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco ASA security contexts
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco ASA: All-in-One Firewall, IPS, and VPN Adaptive Security Appliance, discusses configuration steps and deployment scenarios for security contexts in Cisco ASA. Learn about security context, which is a robust feature available in Cisco ASA. Find out how to isolatethe issues related...
- Tags: Chapter, Monitor, Cisco Systems Inc., Security
- Book chapters 2005-12-16
- Acceleration Technologies: Maximize Data Center Applications With the Cisco ACE 4710 Application Control Engine
- The Cisco ACE Application Control Engine 4710 Appliance, a member of the Cisco family of Data Center 3.0 solutions and a critical component of Cisco ACE product family, is a powerful new standalone application switching and optimization solution. It represents the next generation of application switches for maximizing the availability,...
- Tags: Data Center, Cisco Systems Inc., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Sidewinder G2 Security Appliance Attack Protections Summary
- The Sidewinder G2 Security Appliance is the most comprehensive gateway security appliance in the world, with the strongest credentials of any leading all-in-one firewall or Unified Threat Management security appliance as tracked by IDC. This market leading Internet security appliance delivers protections for applications and networks against the entire threat...
- Tags: Secure Computing Corp., Security Appliance, Perimeter Security, Sidewinder G2 Security Appliance, G2 Security Appliance, Security
- White papers 2004-12-01
- Configure, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco ASA security contexts
- Learn about security context, which is a robust feature available in Cisco ASA. Find out how to isolatethe issues related to security contexts.This sample chapter, taken from Cisco ASA: All-in-One Firewall, IPS, and VPN Adaptive Security Appliance, examines security contexts in Cisco ASA. The chapter covers the following topics:Architectural overviewConfiguration...
- Tags: All-in-One, Cisco ASA, Cisco Systems Inc., firewall, monitor, monitoring, security, security context, VPN
- Download resources 2005-12-16
- Cisco Helps Pep Boys Improve Point-of-Sale Applications, Security Posture, and Future Flexibility
- The leading automotive aftermarket and service chain in the United States, Pep Boys operates stores in 36 states and Puerto Rico. Pep Boys wanted to ensure maximum application availability at retail stores and implement advanced security features. The challenge was to help ensure outstanding customer service while creating a network...
- Tags: Security, Point-of-sale, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Case studies 2006-06-01
- Improving Performance and Control in SAP Environments
- When combined with SAP's Web services products, such as software from the SAP Business Suite family of business solutions and NetWeaver, SAP's service-oriented platform, the Cisco ACE XML Gateway delivers improvements in performance, security, availability, and monitoring. A critical component of the Cisco Application Control Engine ACE product portfolio, the...
- Tags: Performance, Environment, SAP AG, Cisco Systems Inc., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2008-02-01
- SMB Personnel Recruitment Firm Facilitates Growth With Secure Network From Cisco and Partner Vertisys
- HRworks has experienced phenomenal growth, doubling in size every 13 months since its inception. As with many rapidly growing small and medium-sized businesses, HRworks added technology as needed without much regard to future expansion. To support and facilitate company growth, HRworks concluded it was time to invest in a solid,...
- Tags: Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Small And Medium Business, HRworks
- Case studies
- Need new gateway appliance to replace PIX
- I am planning to migrate from a PIX + Websense environment to an Astaro gateway appliance. I am considering the ASG220 for about 100 users with 2 permanent VPN tunnels and about 30 VPN road warriors.Does anybody have any experience with Astaro that they can share?I will be using this...
- Tags: VPNs, Network security, SECURITY, gateway appliance, VPN
- Discussion threads 2006-08-23
- Secure Optical Networking
- Cisco Systems has a longstanding reputation as a global leader in network security. Cisco developed the SAFE Blueprint, a comprehensive framework for defending networks, and has incorporated robust security technologies and features into all Cisco network devices, including optical platforms. This paper describes the security requirements of optical networks, and...
- Tags: Optical Network, Cisco Systems Inc., Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Networking, Telecommunications
- White papers 2005-04-01
- ACEDES - Designing a Data Center Application Infrastructure with the Cisco ACE Family
- Instantly save $300 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends October 31, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsIn this comprehensive Authorized Cisco course using the Cisco Application Control Engine ACE appliance, you will examine the key features of the Cisco ACE design, including resource...
- Tags: Data Center, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Training 2008-09-01
- Cisco Improves Wireless Security, Functionality With Operating System Upgrade
- In 2000 Cisco Aironet 350 Series and subsequently Cisco Aironet 1200 Series wireless access points used the VxWorks operating system, which was the best operating system available at the time. In mid-2003 wireless support for Cisco IOS Software became available, and Cisco IT decided to migrate, thinking that a common...
- Tags: Operating System, Cisco Systems Inc., Wireless Security, Wireless
- Case studies
- PC Virus Attacks Plummet After Cisco Deploys Security Solution
- Enterprises of all sizes are scrambling to guard against the catastrophic threat posed by viruses, worms, and similar security intrusions. Cisco implemented the Cisco Security Agent on the majority of the company's individual computer assets. Cisco went virtually unscathed with the help of an internal deployment of the Cisco Security...
- Tags: Security, PC, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Case studies
- Application Infrastructure Control, Performance, Security, and Infrastructure Simplification With Cisco Application Control Engine and Application Velocity System
- The portfolio of Cisco data center solutions for Application Networking Services has two significant additions. First, the Cisco Application Control Engine ACE introduces new levels of application control as a module on Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switches. Second, significant security enhancements have been added to the Cisco Application Velocity System...
- Tags: Security, Performance, Velocity, Cisco Systems Inc.
- White papers 2006-03-01
- Email Content Security: Software or Appliance
- This whitepaper looks at the requirements for gateway email content security solutions, and explores popular claims about appliance solutions, examining the inherent weaknesses that are now becoming apparent to appliance customers. It also compares the strengths and weaknesses of appliances against Marshal's market-leading email content security software, ...
- Tags: Software, E-mail, Security, Online Communications
- White papers 2006-10-03
- MARS - Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System v3.0
- Instantly save $400 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends August 22, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsCisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System MARS is a family of high-performance, scalable appliances for threat management, monitoring, and mitigation that enables you to...
- Tags: Appliance, Network, Security Monitoring, Monitoring, Cisco Systems Inc., Analysis, Configure, Networking
- Training 2008-06-01
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