SAFE Axioms
The SAFE blueprint includes key devices to be deployed in each module along with design guidelines and alternatives, and potential threats mitigated by the solution. All of this design information is predicated on several SAFE axioms that follow:
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Routers are targets
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Switches are targets
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Hosts are targets
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Networks are targets
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Applications are targets
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Intrusion detection systems are necessary
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Secure management and reporting are necessary
In the blueprint, each of these axioms has comprehensive mitigation techniques and implementation guidelines.
The SAFE blueprint is a detailed and holistic approach to securing the enterprise. It includes in-depth defense strategies and multidisciplined approaches for security. Security administrators should be familiar with the SAFE design. For additional information regarding Cisco SAFE, go to www.cisco.com/go/safe.