Basic Cisco links for security more wannabe stuff
Security & VPN Reference
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/so/cuso/epso/sqfr/safe_wp.htm
SAFE: A Security Blueprint for Enterprise Networks
This white paper discusses Cisco''s secure blueprint for enterprise networks (SAFE). SAFE takes a defense-in-depth approach to network security design. This type of design focuses on the expected threats and their methods of mitigation, rather than on "Put the firewall here, put the intrusion detection system there." This strategy results in a layered approach to security where the failure of one security system is not likely to lead to the compromise of network resources. SAFE is based on Cisco products and those of its partners.
SAFE VPN: IPSec Virtual Private Networks in Depth
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/so/cuso/epso/sqfr/safev_wp.htm
This white paper provides best-practice information on designing and Implementing VPNs. It includes a VPN primer, design details, and configuration snapshotsfrom the SAFE lab at Cisco headquarters.
SAFE: A Security Blueprint for Enterprise Networks
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/so/cuso/epso/sqfr/safe_wp.htm
This white paper starts with an overview of the SAFE blueprint, then details the specific modules that comprise the actual network design.
SAFE Blueprint for Small, Midsize, and Remote-User Networks
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/so/cuso/epso/sqfr/safes_wp.htm
This document provides best-practice information on designing and implementing secure networks. The document includes a network security primer, design details, and configuration snapshots from the SAFE lab at Cisco headquarters.
SAFE Nimda Attack Mitigation
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/so/cuso/epso/sqfr/snam_wp.htm
This document will describe how the SAFE blueprint combines security best practices and secure network design to mitigate Nimda worm attacks.
SAFE Code-Red Attack Mitigation
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/so/cuso/epso/sqfr/scdam_wp.htm
This document will describe how the SAFE blueprint combines security best practices and secure network design to mitigate Code-Red worms and other attacks.
Security and VPN Case Studies
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/779/largeent/issues/security/secvpn_profiles.html
Several case studies of enterprise customers using Cisco products for Security & VPN solutions.
Securing Your Business Network: Cisco Secure Solutions
A brochure on the Cisco Secure Vision. http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/so/neso/sqso/bznet_pl.htm
A Primer for Implementing a Cisco Virtual Private Network
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/so/neso/vpn/vpne/vpn21_rg.htm
This reference guide is a good overview of VPNs. It has a basic overview of VPNs, and covers why customers want VPNs, different types of VPNs, and components used to build VPNs.
IPSec White Paper
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/techno/protocol/ipsecur/ipsec/tech/ipsec_wp.htm
This white is a great white paper on IPSec VPNs. It covers the problems that IPSec was designed to fix, different modes of operation, and key exchange.
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/iosw/prodlit/l2tun_ds.htm
This fact sheet is a good overview of L2TP VPNs. It covers the terms, Architecture, and benefits of L2TP VPNs.
Helpful URLs for More Information on Cisco Security and VPN Solutions
www.cisco.com/go/security Cisco’s main security page
www.cisco.com/go/safe URL for information on Cisco’s SAFE Security Blueprint
www.cisco.com/go/pix Information on Cisco PIX Firewall Family
www.cisco.com/go/vpn Main page for Cisco VPN Technologies
www.cisco.com/go/ids Cisco Intrusion Detection Home Page
www.cisco.com/partner/vsec Cisco Security Reseller Home Page
www.cisco.com/go/800 Information about Cisco 800 Broadband Gateway Family
www.cisco.com/go/1700 Cisco 1700 Router Home Page including 1710
www.cisco.com/go/avvidpartners Info about AVVID Partners to complement Cisco Security
www.cisco.com/discuss/security NetPro discussion forum on Security
www.cisco.com/discuss/vpn NetPro discussion forum on VPN
www.cisco.com/discuss/certification NetPro discussion forum on Certification Issues
www.cisco.com/go/specializations Channel Specialization Home Page including VPN/Security
