Cisco® Validated Designs provide the foundation for systems design based on common use cases or current engineering system priorities. They incorporate a broad set of technologies, features, and applications to address customer needs. Cisco engineers have comprehensively tested and documented each Cisco Validated Design in order to ensure faster, more reliable, and fully predictable deployment. ...

Today’s threat landscape is nothing like that of just 10 years ago. Simple attacks that caused containable damage have given way to modern cybercrime operations that are sophisticated, well-funded, and capable of causing major disruptions to organizations and the national infrastructure. It’s time for a new security model that addresses the full attack continuum—before, during, ...

When first introduced, next-generation firewalls were marketed as a panacea, consolidating application and network protection on dedicated network appliances. Yes, NGFWs represented a step forward, but many offerings were still light on software integration, threat management capabilities, high performance, and overall systems management. ESG believes that these shortcomings will be addressed with the introduction of ...

The web has become a popular attack vector, and web security is a vital part of keeping your business safe. Hacking is now a recognized industry, and criminal enterprises are more sophisticated and better connected than ever. Attacks are always changing, becoming more damaging and harder to detect. Today’s organizations need a comprehensive web security ...

Since the 1990s, email has evolved from a tool used primarily by technical and research professionals to become the backbone of corporate communications. Each day, more than 100 billion corporate email messages are exchanged.Security has naturally become a top priority. But mass spam campaigns are no longer the only security concern. Today, spam and malware ...

From collaboration to communication to data access, the web is a mission-critical business tool. Enterprises rely on the web not only to innovate and compete but also to conduct business. To address web security challenges effectively, enterprises need a comprehensive solution. Cisco® web security is one such solution. The Cisco Online Privacy Statement and this ...

Learn about how Cisco® Digital Network Architecture helps bridge the gap between technology strategy and business strategy so you can grow at the speed of digital. The Cisco Online Privacy Statement and this summary apply to Cisco’s websites and our affiliates’ websites that link to the Statement. Subscribe to the Developer Insider Newsletter From the ...

In an effort to improve overall IT agility, compute and application technology has evolved significantly through the use of mobility, virtualization and cloud computing. However, the network itself has yet to evolve, limiting the overall agility of IT today. In order to maximize the potential of these investments, the network must also transform. Download now ...

This document will identify the essential capabilities you need in an advanced malware protection solution, the key questions you should ask your vendor, and shows you how Cisco combats today’s advanced malware attacks using a combination of four techniques. The Cisco Online Privacy Statement and this summary apply to Cisco’s websites and our affiliates’ websites that ...

Over the years we’ve all heard claims of simple, seemingly magical solutions to solve security problems, including the use of sandboxing technology alone to fight advanced malware and targeted threats. This paper explores: Where sandboxing technology stands today Why it fails to meet the needs of organizations What’s needed for effective malware analysis The Cisco ...