TECHNOLOGY DEMO'S

The security demonstration centres on modelling a real-world architecture of a central office/branch office organisation. We use Cisco Integrated Network Security Solutions in this mock organization to effectively show how to protect productivity gains and reduce network operating costs. The comprehensive security offering from Cisco combines a management framework, hardware devices, identity services, software functionalities, and applications into a single, secure infrastructure. We also demonstrate the Cisco Self-Defending Network, an initiative to increase network intelligence in order to enable the network to automatically identify, prevent, and adapt to security threats.
Specific products and features we demonstrate are:

Cisco Integrated Security

Cisco PIX® security appliances, the Cisco IOS® Advanced Security Feature Set, and the security services modules for Cisco Catalyst® 6500 Series switches are integrated security solutions that best represent the Cisco security philosophy. Each of these products integrates comprehensive firewall, intrusion protection, and VPN technologies in a cost-effective, single-box format. Cisco PIX security appliances, Cisco IOS Firewall, and the Firewall Services Module (FWSM) for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches are Cisco's flexible integrated firewall solutions. Based on modular, scalable platforms, each offering is designed with a particular feature set, to better secure different network environments. These solutions can be independently deployed to secure specific areas of the network infrastructure, or can be combined for a layered, defense-in-depth approach following the design best practices described in the SAFE Blueprint from Cisco

Intrusion Detection

The Cisco IDS includes essential elements that when combined provide a secure, efficient, and comprehensive intrusion protection solution:

• Accurate threat detection - The Cisco IDS Sensor Software detects nearly all potential threats and is the first step in providing a secure environment
• Ease of management - Browser-based tools simplify user interaction while providing powerful analytical tools that aid rapid and efficient responses to threats

Network Admission Control

Network Admission Control (NAC) is a Cisco Systems sponsored industry initiative that uses the network infrastructure to enforce security policy compliance on all devices seeking to access network computing resources, thereby limiting damage from viruses and worms. Using NAC, organizations can provide network access to endpoint devices such as PCs, PDAs, and servers that are verified to be fully compliant with established security policy. NAC can also identify noncompliant devices and deny them access, place them in a quarantined area, or give them restricted access to computing resources.

Cisco Security Agent

Cisco Security Agent provides threat protection for server and desktop computing systems, also known as endpoints. It identifies and prevents malicious behavior, thereby eliminating known and unknown ("Day Zero") security risks and helping to reduce operational costs. The Cisco Security Agent aggregates and extends multiple endpoint security functions by providing host intrusion prevention, distributed firewall capabilities, malicious mobile code protection, operating system integrity assurance, and audit log consolidation, all within a single product

Cisco Identity Based Networking Services

Cisco Identity Based Networking Services such as 802.1X is an integrated solution combining several Cisco products that offer authentication, access control, and user policies to secure network connectivity and resources. Cisco IBNS solution enables greater security while simultaneously offering cost-effective management of changes throughout the organization.

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