The Cisco Security Manager provides a comprehensive security management solution for the following devices:

Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance

Cisco IPS 4200 (US) and 4500 Series Sensors

Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (US)

It has the following advantages:

Policy and Object Management

Assist in reusing security rules and objects

Implement process compliance and zero defect deployments

Increase the ability to monitor security threats

Event Management

Supports syslog messages created by Cisco security devices

Enables the viewing of real-time and historical events

Provides fast navigation from event to source policy

Built-in pre-bounded view for firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS) and VPN, can be customized

Reporting and troubleshooting

Provides system reports and custom reports

Reports can be exported or scheduled via e-mail (in CSV or PDF format)

You can use advanced tools such as ping, traceroute, and packet tracer for advanced troubleshooting

Image management

You can use an intuitive wizard to simplify the direct upgrade of the firewall software image

You can schedule image upgrade work during network maintenance time

Import images from the Cisco online software website or local file system

You can run automated updates individually or in groups on each firewall

Condition and Performance Monitoring (HPM)

Expand visibility into firewalls, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and VPN status and performance.

Thresholds can be set for various parameters

An alarm can be issued when a pre-defined threshold is reached

API access

Share information with other basic network services, such as compliance systems and advanced security analysis systems

You can access data directly from any security device that is managed by the Cisco Security Manager using an external firewall compliance system

Compatible with various security compliance vendors such as Tufin, Algosec and Skybox

Other functions

Depth presentation of Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO) recommendations

Helps administrators fine-tune their environment before deploying signature updates

For information about using security management software to manage smaller, simpler deployments, e-mail, and Web security devices, see the Network Security Management page.

Specifications

Reuse security rules and objects to monitor security threats and reduce potential errors

Integrated end-to-end tools for consistent policy enforcement and rapid troubleshooting

Integrated event management that helps you view real-time and historical events

In-depth coverage of Cisco SIO guidelines