Cisco Works VMS

CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS) is core management software that provides a centralized means of defining and distributing security policies, providing patches and software updates, and ensuring communication with all agents. A Cisco Security Agent is defined as an endpoint software device that resides on servers or desktops/laptops and autonomously enforces local policies that prevent attacks.

CiscoWorks VMS is an integral part of the SAFE Blueprint. The following are some of the devices it maintains:

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

■ Firewalls

■ Monitoring

CiscoWorks VMS addresses the needs of both small- and large-scale VPN and security deployments, and enables organizations to protect productivity gains and reduce operating costs.

CiscoWorks VMS provides the following tools for management of IDS appliances:

■	Firewall management
■	CiscoWorks Auto Update Server
■	Network IDS management
■	Host IPS management
■	VPN router management
■	Security monitoring
■	VPN monitoring
■	Operational management

NOTE The written exam does not currently test the candidate's knowledge of this product. For more details on VMS, go to http://www.cisco.com/go/vms and http://cisco.com/en/US/ products/sw/cscowork/ps2330/products_data_sheet09186a0080092536.html.

The Agent Manager is an integral part of the CiscoWorks VMS. The CiscoWorks Management Center for Cisco Security Agents is a featured component within the VMS.

There are some excellent articles on the Management Center for Cisco Security Agents at http:// cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/cscowork/ps5212/index.html.

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