Cisco on Tuesday announced hardware intended to safeguard networks at a lower cost, but it could lead to infighting in information technology departments.
The five new security modules plug directly into Cisco's Catalyst 6500 line of data switches, which regulate the flow of data on a network. The modules can tap into the switches' wide bandwidth and eliminate the need for separate, costly hardware to control security features such as a company's firewall, the equipment maker said.
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