Cisco security solutions are built in to the network infrastructure, protecting network devices, endpoints, and the information traveling across your network. This holistic approach to information security is:

• Integrated: Every element in the network acts as a point of defense.
• Adaptive: Innovative behavioral methods automatically recognize and adapt to new types of threats as they arise.
• Collaborative: Various network components work together to provide new means of protection.

Cisco security solutions allow you to respond rapidly to emerging threats such as:

• Malware spread by email and spam
• Malware propagation and botnets
• Phishing attacks hosted on websites
• Attacks targeting increasing extensible markup language (XML) traffic, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and Web services

Cisco security solutions also take a systems-based approach configuration, policy, and monitoring to meet ongoing regulatory compliance and enable cost-effective systems management. Features include:

• Common policy configuration across products
• Threat intelligence and event collaboration
• Reduced configuration complexity
• Effective risk analysis and operational control

Security Solutions Guides

Achieve an extensible platform that can evolve over time based on your changing security and business needs.

• Cisco Security Quick Reference Guide
• Cisco SAFE Solution Overview
• Cisco Security Intelligence Operations Overview
• Cisco PCI DSS Solutions Overview
• Cisco Virtual Office Overview

Integrated Security Architectures

Learn how to tightly integrate Cisco security solutions into specific network architectures.

• Cisco SAFE
• PCI DSS
• Enterprise Campus Security
• Network Foundation Protection
• Secure Branch
• Secure Data Center
• Secure WAN
• Threat Control

ROI and Productivity Case Studies

Discover the return on investment and operational benefits that can be realized by using Cisco integrated security solutions.

• How Cisco IT Upgraded Intrusion Prevention Software to Improve Endpoint Security (PDF - 376 KB)
• Medical Center Boosts Security to Deliver Excellent Care (PDF - 342 KB)
• Web Security Answers for an Energy-Industry Business (PDF - 296 KB)
• Email Security Solutions for a Regional Telecommunications Leader (PDF - 162 KB)