NetWorks Group is an active proponent of the layered approach to network and information security as articulated in the Cisco SAFE Blueprint. The SAFE Blueprint is a blueprint for security and VPN networks, based on the Cisco Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data (AVVID), that enables businesses to securely and successfully take advantage of e-business economies and compete in the Internet economy.

SAFE: A Security Blueprint for Enterprise Networks

Security Components

Cisco Secure PIX Firewalls
The Cisco PIX 500 Series Firewalls are purpose-built security appliances. These platforms provide robust, enterprise-class security services including stateful inspection firewalling, standards-based IPsec Virtual Private Networking (VPN), intrusion protection and much more in cost-effecective, easy to deploy solutions. The product line enforces secure access between an internal network and Internet, extranet, or intranet links. The Cisco PIX Firewall scales to meet a range of customer requirements and network sizes and currently consists of five models. Visit the link above for documentation.

Cisco IOS Firewall
The Cisco IOS Firewall provides robust, integrated firewall and intrusion detection functionality for every perimeter of the network. Available for a wide range of Cisco IOS software-based routers, the Cisco IOS Firewall offers sophisticated security and policy enforcement for connections within an organization(intranet) and between partner networks (extranets), as well as for securing Internet connectivity for remote and branch offices.

Cisco Secure Access Control Server
The Cisco Secure ACS product line consists of access control servers used to determine who may access the network and what services they are authorized to use.

Cisco VPN Clients
Cisco VPN Clients allow Enterprises the flexibility of either a hardware or software client, both offering high scalability and ease of deployment.

Cisco VPN/Security Management Solution
VMS, an integral part of the SAFE Blueprint, is the flag-ship solution suite that combines Web-based applications for monitoring and troubleshooting enterprise Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), for configuring and monitoring firewall security, and for monitoring network and host-based intrusion detection.

Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System
The Cisco Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is a complete intrusion protection solution designed to detect, prevent, and react to unauthorized activity throughout a network. Cisco IDS provides advanced threat identification and mitigation technology. The Cisco IDS is the dynamic security component of Cisco's end-to-end security product line and a critical component of the SAFE blueprint. Visit the link above for Cisco IDS documentation.

Networking Solutions

CiscoWorks2000 - Universal Gateways and Access Servers - Routers - Switches