The Cisco IPS NME for the Cisco Integrated Services Routers brings Cisco IPS to branch offices & small businesses. Cisco IPS is an integral component of the Cisco Self-Defending Network, an architectural solution designed for the evolving security landscape. Security is integrated everywhere, & with the help of a lifecycle services approach, enterprises can design, implement, operate, & optimize network platforms that defend critical business processes against attack & disruption, protect privacy, & support policy & regulatory compliance controls. With the ever-increasing complexity & sophistication of security threats, every point in the network can be at risk. Cisco IPS accurately identifies, classifies, & stops malicious traffic. Vigilant protection helps ensure business continuity & minimizes the effect of costly intrusions. The Cisco IPS NME is for small enterprises & large branch offices. The Cisco IPS NME can scale in performance to match branch office WAN bandwidth requirements today & in the future. At the same time, the integration of IPS onto the Cisco integrated services router keeps the solution cost low & effective for business of all sizes.