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Chapter 1. Business context 7
The IBM Integrated Security Solution for Cisco Networks checks every client’s
workstation when it attempts to connect to the corporate local area network
(LAN) using predefined policies. For example, it can examine whether the
workstation has the latest antivirus signature installed, whether a desktop firewall
is running, whether the password length is correct, and so on. When a
noncompliant client is detected, the IBM Integrated Security Solution for Cisco
Networks quarantines the client by denying access to the corporate LAN and
directing that workstation to either automatically download the latest antivirus
signature or provide information why the workstation is noncompliant. This
provides an opportunity for the user to either manually download the required
updates from the remediation LAN or choose a path to automatically remediate
using IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager.
1.3 Does this concept help our mobile users
The IBM Integrated Security Solution for Cisco Networks by default denies
access to the corporate LAN for all noncompliant users and keeps them at bay.
Enforcing this policy requires every telecommuter’s computer to be compliant
before it is granted access to the corporate LAN.
Corporations must allow external partners and contractors to have access to
limited IT resources as well. Most businesses are looking for ways to remotely
connect to their corporate LAN using a secure virtual private network (VPN)
connection from outside their office premises. The IBM Integrated Security
Solution for Cisco Networks can be configured to allow only partners to connect
to the Internet by using a policy that provides appropriate access to the partners’
workstations that do not have particular client software installed on their
computers. This can be considered a winning situation for both parties involved,
as it provides a network access method without additional infrastructure and yet
assures protection from non-authorized users.
Note: Customers are responsible for ensuring their own compliance with
various laws such as the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,
and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is the
customer’s sole responsibility to obtain the advice of competent legal counsel
regarding the identification and interpretation of any relevant laws that may
affect the customer’s business and any actions the customer may need to take
to comply with such laws. IBM does not provide legal, accounting, or auditing
advice, or represent or warrant that its products or services ensure that the
customer is in compliance with any law.