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Dov Yoran, Cisco<\/p><\/div>\n

Pity the network managers who are responsible for network security. Mandates to accommodate the \u201cinternet of things\u201d and mobile connectivity add exponentially to the number of network endpoints they must secure.<\/p>\n

Fortunately for them, today\u2019s network access control solutions ease some of their burden, by providing centralized network visibility and controls for managing security risks on their ever-expanding networks. And now, Cisco has made it easier to incorporate a sometimes-overlooked endpoint \u2014 network printers and multifunction printers (MFPs).<\/p>\n

Cisco\u2019s Identity Services Engine (ISE) now comes with profiles of more than 200 Xerox printers, high-end production presses and multifunction devices, including our portfolio of 29 new ConnectKey-enabled VersaLink and AltaLink workplace assistants. This enables the Cisco ISE to automatically detect Xerox devices on a network, cueing network managers to dial in the appropriate security controls, and to employ Cisco ISE as a convenient facility for monitoring printer and MFP activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe complexity of the security ecosystem is growing, and collaboration among vendors\u2014such as our partnership with Xerox\u2014is one of the best ways to stay ahead of adversaries,\u201d said Dov Yoran, senior director, Security Business Group, Cisco.<\/p>\n

Xerox shares that view. That\u2019s why we maintain partnerships with security leaders, like Cisco and McAfee, to ensure that we provide leadership security protections that keep our customers\u2019 data, documents and devices safe. Our holistic approach is built upon four pillars: intrusion prevention, device detection, protecting documents and data from unauthorized disclosure, and external partnerships to meet the highest security standards. To ensure we deliver on that promise, we measure our performance against industry certifications based upon international standards.<\/p>\n

The Cisco ISE capabilities touch on several of these pillars. Network and IT managers now have control and monitoring options that enable them to:<\/p>\n