Robust network configurations are indispensable for the seamless operation of enterprise organizations, serving as the backbone of their functions. The occurrence of even minor misconfigurations, common in manual setups, can result in substantial costs, reputational damage, and compliance breaches. Additionally, the manual management of configurations for multiple Cisco devices in these network organizations presents challenges due to the diverse device models, each with its unique setup.
By harnessing the capabilities of ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager, a specialized NCCM solution, you assume control of the entire process of managing configurations for your Cisco devices under a single roof, thereby transforming your oversight on configurations. This encompasses tasks such as backing up configurations, automating processes, ensuring compliance, enabling change notifications, and more.
Configuration Backup
Change Management
Automation with Configlets
Compliance Management
Firmware Vulnerability Management
Real-Time Report Generation
You can perform configuration backups for your Cisco devices through three methods:
Some of the change management functionalities that you can utilize for your Cisco devices include:
Through our automated script templates, known as Configlets, you can swiftly automate routine tasks for your Cisco devices like enabling/disabling SNMP v3, password changes, rectifying non-compliant rules, and upgrading the latest firmware to numerous devices at once within minutes.
Misconfigurations pose a significant challenge for industries relying on manual management. These errors can result in compliance issues that must be promptly addressed to avoid hefty fines, damage to reputation, and the exposure of security vulnerabilities. NetworkConfiguration Manager is designed to keep you ahead of compliance issues with a dedicated policy tailored for Cisco IOS and ASA devices, known as the CIS Benchmarks. Also, ensure compliance with standards such as SOX, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Non-compliance can also be remediated efficiently using Configlets.
On a daily basis, Network Configuration Manager consistently retrieves refreshed data from NIST and Cisco PSIRT. It compiles a roster of vulnerable Cisco devices, including their respective CVE IDs, severity levels, base scores, and links to pertinent patch solutions. The platform also provides detailed reports to keep you thoroughly informed about the status of vulnerabilities.
Network Configuration Manager offers real-time reports on various critical network tasks, providing you with a comprehensive overvie wof activities within your network infrastructure. Network Configuration Manager provides four categories of reports, with each category containing more than five reports.
The firmware is a crucial component of networking devices, and when left unattended, it may expose vulnerabilities that could attract the attention of external threats. A breach, if it occurs, can have severe consequences, potentially impacting the entire network. To remain vigilant, NCM incorporates advanced firmware vulnerability management. This tool retrieves daily data from third-party sources such as NVD and Cisco PSIRT, ensuring the application stays up-to-date. Now, let's delve into the workflow of this process:
You can easily configure Cisco devices by following the steps given in the below pages.
Manage Cisco devices conveniently using the NCM app from the palm of your hands
