As the risks and challenges related to for business networking grow, organizations should take a systematic, multi-tiered approach to planning and deploying secure network infrastructures. When developing their network architecture, SMBs should carefully evaluate each area of the network, determine potential threats, and implement appropriate security measures. Channel partners can add tremendous value to SMBs, which may lack the staff expertise of large enterprises. The SAFE Blueprint from Cisco for network security offers a defense-in-depth, modular approach to security that can evolve and change to meet your business needs.
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