Cisco® Secure Internet Security Solutions

Enterprise Module

The enterprise comprises two functional areas: the campus and the edge. These two areas are further divided into modules that define the various functions of each area in detail. Following the detailed discussion of the modules in the “Enterprise Campus” and “Enterprise Edge” sections, the “Enterprise Options” section of this document describes various options for the design.

Expected Threats

From a threat perspective, the enterprise network is like most networks connected to the Internet. There are internal users who need access out and external users who need access in. There are several common threats that can generate the initial compromise that a hacker needs to penetrate the network further with secondary exploits.

First ...