Managing Cisco Network Security
Manage the security of Cisco-based networks with the strategies detailed in this book.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Managing Cisco Network Security
Chapter 9: Security Processes and Managing Cisco Security Fast Track
Introduction
In this chapter, we will present some of the salient issues, products, and processes that make up Cisco security solutions. After we lay the foundation, we can move onto such questions as What is my organization s security like? Do we have a clear security policy? If not, what do I do? These types of security issues must be addressed if we are going to have a proper context in which to evaluate any product in terms of its security features, strengths, and weaknesses.
In order to understand the good, bad, and indifferent issues surrounding Cisco security solutions, you must know what is important to you and your organization. If a certain component of the security model presented here is not supported, or supported well-enough as defined by the user s security plan, then the administrator, manager, or executive should go into the deployment process with this in mind. These are the critical factors that should be understood beforehand to choose the right Cisco security solutions for your business.
What Is a Managing Cisco Security Fast Track?
Do you need a quick and succinct rundown on all IP network security features covered in this book? Just check the subject headings in this chapter and jump to the topic you are interested in. Here we present a high-level view of the subject that will allow you to be familiar with the essential concepts.
The chapter also includes a general security recommendation section that lists useful security advice to help you improve...
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