CCNP Security IPS 642-627 Official Cert Guide

Chapter 18. Integrating Cisco IPS with CSM and Cisco Security MARS

This chapter covers the integration of Cisco Security Manager and Cisco Security MARS with the Cisco IPS sensors for configuration and monitoring purposes, with a focus on the following:

• Configuring Integration with Cisco Security Manager: This covers the steps required to integrate the Cisco IPS sensor with Cisco Security Manager.

• Configuring Integration with Cisco Security MARS: This covers the steps required to integrate the Cisco IPS sensor with Cisco Security MARS.

Overview

Cisco IME is used in small to medium networks that do not want to manage more than ten IPS sensors. In larger enterprise networks, IME cannot suffice, and IPS sensors are often integrated with