At E-Panzer, we assist our clients in the implementation of Cisco DNA Center LAN automation feature. This service aids organizations in boosting network efficiency by simplifying operations and establishing a uniform network structure without the need for manual deployment, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.

WHY AUTOMATION?

Automation tools can quickly integrate and validate security patches across the network, ensuring a uniform level of security on network equipment. This allows the network to maintain security even if operations are temporarily degraded, by providing emergency access and procedures. Plus, enhanced vulnerability management and automated tools can identify and forecast network vulnerabilities in real-time, allowing security teams to proactively address them. This reduces the risk of vulnerabilities being exploited by internal or external and enforces configuration compliance.

Automation can also audit the IT infrastructure and enforce consistent configuration compliance with security standards and policies.

• This ensures networks are adhering to the required security protocols and reduces human error in manual configurations.
• Improve access control and user management.

• Automated network security tools can ensure only authorized users have access to the network and systems.
• This reduces the risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches.
• Streamline security operations.

• Automated playbooks can help prioritize, deduplicate, and distribute the latest threat indicators to network devices quickly.
• This improves the accuracy and efficiency of security operations compared to manual processes.

Opting to integrate Cisco DNA Center (DNAC).

By leveraging the LAN automation capabilities in Cisco DNAC, organizations can streamline network provisioning, enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and reduce the overall cost of network management. DNAC is a comprehensive network management and automation platform focused on the entire network infrastructure, including switches, routers, access points, etc.

• DNAC provides advanced network automation features like zero-touch provisioning, software image management, and intent-based networking.
• DNAC offers deep integration with the broader Cisco networking ecosystem, providing centralized visibility and control.
• IaC tools can integrate with various network devices and platforms, but the level of integration may not be as seamless as DNAC’s.
• Automatically discover, provision, and manage network devices like Catalyst 9000 series switches.

Just a few Benefits:

Enforce consistent network configuration and security policies:

• DNAC can audit the network infrastructure and enforce compliance with required security standards and policies.
• This ensures a uniform level of security and configuration across the network.

Streamline software image management and updates:

• DNAC can automate the integration and validation of software patches and security updates across the network.
• This keeps the network infrastructure up-to-date and secure without manual intervention.

Provide centralized visibility and control of the network:

• DNAC offers a single pane of glass to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot the entire network infrastructure.
• This improves operational efficiency and reduces the time spent on manual network management tasks.

Enable intent-based networking capabilities:

• DNAC’s intent-based networking features allow the network to be configured and managed based on business intent and policies.
• This simplifies network operations and reduces the risk of manual configuration errors.

E-Panzer is here to help you automate your network management!

Let the experts at E-Panzer show you how by leveraging the LAN automation capabilities in Cisco DNAC, you can streamline network provisioning, enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and reduce the overall cost of network management. Contact us now at E-Panzer Security.