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Next-Generation Centralized Management Solutions
Cisco ASA 5500 Series appliances running Cisco ASA Software Version 7.0 can be centrally managed using the upcoming follow-on software
release to CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS) 2.3. This highly scalable, next-generation, three-tier management solution will
include the following features:
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Comprehensive configuration and software image management
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Device hierarchy with “Smart Rules”-based configuration inheritance
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Customizable administrative roles and access privileges
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Comprehensive enterprise change management and auditing
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Intelligent discovery and optimization of security policies and object groups
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“Touchless” software image management for remote Cisco ASA 5500 Series appliances
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Support for dynamically addressed appliances
Attack Mitigation and Event Monitoring Solutions
Network-based attacks can be easily and accurately identified, managed, and eliminated within commercial or enterprise environments using the
Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System. Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System appliances analyze and
correlate security events, syslog, and NetFlow data from a wide variety of desktop, server, and network security solutions to determine the actual
attack path and provide mitigation options, thus simplifying security incident management for environments where dedicated security analysts may
not be available.
Additionally, Cisco offers the CiscoWorks Security Information Management Solution (CiscoWorks SIMS), which is well-suited for large
enterprises and managed security services providers with dedicated security analysts who require in-depth data collection, forensic analysis,
audit and compliance, and reporting for complex, multi-vendor networks.
World-Class Device Management Solutions
The integrated Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) provides a world-class Web-based management interface that greatly simplifies the
deployment, ongoing configuration, and monitoring of a single Cisco ASA 5500 Series appliance—without requiring any software (other than
a standard Web browser and Java Plug-In) to be installed on an administrator’s computer. Intelligent setup and VPN wizards provide easy integration
into any network environment, and informative monitoring features, including a dashboard and real-time syslog viewer, provide vital device and
network health status and event monitoring at a glance.
Alternatively, administrators can remotely configure, monitor, and troubleshoot their Cisco ASA 5500 Series appliances using a command-line
interface (CLI). Secure CLI access is available using several methods, including Secure Shell (SSHv2) Protocol, Telnet over IPSec, and out-of-band
access through a console port.
