Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine 1.2 Guía De Información

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Cisco uniquely uses the comprehensive context from the MDM solution so that IT has better visibility into and

policy controls over BYOD endpoints. Cisco is the only leading vendor to make use of an evolving ecosystem

of MDM partners. MDM integration will be available in Q4CY12. As this date approaches, more details will be

disclosed.

Q. Why is the Cisco solution better than any other in securing user-owned (any) devices on both wired and

wireless infrastructure?

A. The Cisco solution starts with the role of the network. Given the Internet’s evolution and the role of the

network as a platform for providing comprehensive services such as voice, video, and collaboration tools and

for protecting people, businesses, and information, Cisco is uniquely positioned to guide the future of security

as a leading provider of networks and mobile infrastructure. Cisco enables organizations to adopt these new

market transformations while protecting their business assets, critical services, and employees with the Cisco

SecureX Architecture

™

The Cisco SecureX Architecture is a context-aware, network-centric, integrated approach to security that

enables:

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Consistent security policy enforcement throughout the organization

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Greater alignment of security policies with business needs

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Integrated global intelligence

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Simplified delivery

The result is intelligent security enforcement from endpoints to the data center and cloud that is transparent to

the end user and more efficient for the IT department.

For BYOD, Cisco SecureX gives organizations the capability to provide:

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Flexible endpoint device choice

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Use of all access methods (wired, wireless, and VPN)

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Always-on, persistent security for devices (traditional PCs and mobile devices)

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Cloud-based web security for Internet, intranet, and cloud-based services

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Integration with a unified policy and control system throughout the network

Cisco is the only vendor to offer a single source of policy across the entire organization for wired, wireless,

and VPN networks, dramatically increasing organization wide security and simplifying management.

Q. Why is MDM important and what is the value of integration?

A. MDM serves a need similar to patch management for PCs (pushes applications, establishes compliance

baselines, etc.). MDM does not differentiate users and devices on the network or apply access controls

beyond basic Microsoft Exchange control capabilities. The integration of MDM and Cisco ISE provides

comprehensive and flexible network wide policy-based controls over BYOD endpoints. MDM is another source

of policy for Cisco ISE to use to increase security and compliance. Discussion of future features after the

initial integration is ongoing, and more information will be provided as part of the regular Cisco ISE roadmap.