The Cisco Security Wheel

The Cisco Security Wheel

Implementing a comprehensive security stance is critical in successfully defending one's network and services infrastructure. To do so, Cisco recommends a cyclical, evolutionary approach depicted by a wheel (as shown in Figure 1.3) known as the Cisco Security Wheel.

Figure 1.3: The Cisco Security Wheel

This approach incorporates the following repetitive methodology:

1. Corporate Security Policy Instantiate a solid security policy.

2. Secure Secure all existing networks and systems.

3. Monitor and Respond Monitor the infrastructure and respond accordingly to events.

4. Test Regularly test security systems, including human response capabilities.

5. Manage and Improve Effectively manage and continually improve the security stance.