Simplify Control with Security Management Software

Cisco Security Manager Video Data Sheet

Video Data Sheet

Learn the features and benefits of this security management software. (3:00 min)

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Integrated Management for Cisco Security Solutions

Available as standalone software or as integrated hardware-software bundles, Cisco Security Manager (CSM) helps enable enterprises to manage and scale security operations efficiently and accurately. Its end-to-end tools provide consistent policy enforcement, quick troubleshooting of security events, and summarized reports from across the security deployment.

Cisco Security Manager provides a comprehensive management solution for:

• Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance
• Cisco IPS 4200 Series Sensor Appliances
• Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
• Cisco Secure Routers

With integrated policy configuration and security event management and reporting, CSM increases operational efficiency and helps IT identify and defend against threats more quickly.

This comprehensive solution includes:

Policy and Object Management

• Helps enable reuse of security rules and objects
• Facilitates process compliance and error-free deployments
• Enhances the ability to monitor security threats

Event Management

• Supports syslog messages created by Cisco security devices
• Helps enable viewing of real-time and historical events
• Provides rapid navigation from events to source policies
• Includes pre-bundled and customizable views for firewall, intelligent protection switching (IPS), and VPN

Reporting and Troubleshooting

• Enables system and custom reports
• Enables export and scheduled email delivery of reports in CSV or PDF format
• Provides advanced troubleshooting with tools such as ping, traceroute, and packet tracer

For information on security management software to manage smaller, simpler deployments and email and web security devices, see the Network Security Management page.