Cisco Meraki Cloud Networking

One of the most exciting aspects of Cisco Meraki’s product line is their Cloud Networking architecture. The Cisco Meraki cloud platform is built on secure, PCI compliant, redundant, and massively scaleable cloud technologies that make them perfect for security-conscious companies regardless of size.

What is Cloud Networking?

Cloud Networking provides centralized management, visibility, and control without the cost and complexity of controller appliances or overlay management software. We’re able to manage our customers’ entire networks from a single cloud-based dashboard for faster device deployment time, complete device and application visibility, real-time diagnostics, and more.

How it Works

1. Reliable, high-performance Cisco Meraki wireless APs, switches, and security appliances are deployed in all of your business’s offices and remote branches.	2. Cisco Meraki devices automatically connect to the Cisco Meraki cloud over SSL, register with your network, and download their configuration.	3. Your IT team has complete visibility and control over your entire network over the web. They can configure thousands of devices, run diagnostics, or view reports with a few clicks.	4.  Tasks such as VPN configuration and RF optimization are automated by the cloud, while firmware updates and application signatures are seamlessly deployed over the web.

Key Benefits

• Rapid deployment with self-provisioning, self-optimizing hardware.
• Control applications, users, and devices from a single, web-accessible dashboard.
• Built-in multi-site management.
• Automatic monitoring and alerts.
• Future-proof and always up-to-date, with seamless over-the-web firmware updates and new features delivered quarterly.

How does Cisco Meraki security compare to traditional network infrastructure?

Meraki undergoes daily penetration testing by an independent 3rd party, has received PCI Level 1 certification, and provides numerous security tools to help customers harden their networks.