Designed for large networks, CiscoWorks Security Information Management Solution (SIMS) 3.1 collects and analyzes security events from Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), firewalls, operating systems, applications, and anti-virus system (AVS) devices. This security information is correlated statistically, evaluated according to defined security rules, and presented in real time by priority to administrators in a format that can be acted upon. CiscoWorks SIMS 3.1 adds multivendor capabilities to Cisco integrated network security solutions. Its award-winning features are based on netForensic's technologies and help organizations to protect their productivity gains and reduce operating costs.CiscoWorks SIMS 3.1 also introduces a new, hardware-based solution engine option that provides the same features and functions as the CiscoWorks SIMS 3.1 software on a dedicated appliance. The CiscoWorks SIMS 3.1 Solution Engine requires minimal setup and installation.The hardware based solution engine provides regional scalability for customers with small to medium deployments and the software only solution provides global scalability for larger deployments.