IBM Tivoli and Cisco - Manual (Page 23)

Chapter 1. Business context 5
concept
that can protect all networks in this era. This IBM and Cisco integration,
depicted in an overview in Figure 1-1, is a true enabler for the on demand
self-defending and security compliance strategy.
Figure 1-1 IBM and Cisco integration strategy
IBM Security Compliance Manager and Cisco Network Admission Control can
help the corporate protect networks by identifying every client and denying
access to the ones who are not identified. Further integrating Security
Compliance Manager and NAC with the IBM Tivoli Identity Management suite
can help corporations keep authorized users compliant with corporate security
through central management of user profiles and policy enforcement.
1.2 Why we need this
Computer virus outbreaks create a dreadful situation for corporate CIOs, who
must regard proactive protection against viruses as constant
.
The IBM Integrated
Security Solution for Cisco Networks solution provides in-depth defense by
ensuring that authorized users are kept compliant with corporate security policies
and denying access to users who are noncompliant. With the integration of Tivoli
Configuration Manager, the solution can provide a path to an
automated
remediation
process to help noncompliant users get their workstations compliant
again, which can result in
improved productivity
.
Identity & Access Management
Identifies and manages user profiles
Device characteristics as part of the access decision
Cisco Self-Defending Network
Identifies, prevents and adapts to threats
Limits damage from viruses and worms
Delivers new system-level threat defense
and identity management capabilities
Endpoint
Protected
servers
Endpoint
Protected client
Trusted identity
Compliance & Remediation
Infection identification, containment, and remediation
Policy enforcement