Ironcore recognizes that only a layered approach is effective against security breaches that can occur at any stage, from beyond the perimeter, to the server, or at the file level.

Cisco Security Agent (CSA) identifies and prevents malicious behavior on your servers and desktops. Used effectively, CSA eliminates security risks and helps reduce operational costs.

The Cisco Security Agent is specifically designed to protect against new attacks where there is no known signature.

Cisco Security Agent benefits include:

"Day Zero" Protection:

A behavior-based system, CSA governs each system by defined rules and prohibits any activity outside of these rules, protecting you from "Day Zero" attacks. These are attacks where there are zero days of warning of a virus or worm attack. However, because CSA is a behavior-based system requiring no signature updates, viruses and worms can't realize their destructive intent on your CSA protected systems.

Security Policy Enforcement:

Using CSA's profile definitions, users are now limited to only performing tasks sanctioned by the organization. For example, one computer might have the CSA configured to only allow the use of Microsoft Office and your proprietary applications and nothing else. Therefore, the CSA prohibits Instant Messenger, installation of new applications, and downloads from the Internet. You have control over your network and what users can do.

Prevents Worm/Virus Propagation:

CSA prevents viruses and worms from executing. If a user connects an infected computer to your network, the machines with CSA will not execute the virus/worm, halting the spread to other machines on your network.

Protection on all Computers: When installed on all machines - servers, laptops, desktops, including remote, roaming, and VPN users - CSA protects your entire network. Each machine has its own guardian effectively thwarting malicious activity from harming the individual machine and spreading across your entire network.

Ironcore - Hosted CSA Advantage

Ironcore maintains the CSA software that creates your policies as well as the server that processes all information. All you do is purchase the Agent software - and nothing else.

Ironcore handles all facets of CSA implementation and utilization. With our knowledge of CSA, we provide a complete security solution that prevents malicious activity from disrupting your network. By allowing us to expertly handle the complexities of planning and implementation, your company can reap the full benefits of CSA.