Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series Adaptive Security Appliances

The Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series are key components of the Cisco® SecureX framework, providing enterprise-strength security for networks of all sizes. These appliances integrate the world's most proven firewall with a robust suite of highly integrated, market-leading security services. Whether you are a small or midsize business with one or a few locations, a large enterprise, a service provider, or a mission-critical data center, the Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series deliver MultiScale™ performance and functionality with unprecedented services flexibility.

Features and Benefits

The Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series Adaptive Security Appliances offer a wide range of sizes and performance levels to fit your network and budget while providing the same proven level of security that protects some of the largest networks at the most security-conscious companies in the world. These appliances are designed to scale and adapt to your changing needs, providing exceptional context-aware firewall capabilities, broad and deep network security, comprehensive antimalware capabilities, highly effective intrusion prevention, high-performance VPN, and always-on remote access. Additionally, the Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series allow for quick and easy enablement of additional security services in response to changing needs.

Context-Aware Firewall Capabilities

The Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series provide exceptional context-aware firewall capabilities, giving you the visibility and control you need to safely take advantage of new applications and devices. This allows you to confidently embrace new technologies without compromising security.

Broad and Deep Network Security

Backed by Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO), the Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series offer a comprehensive range of cloud- and software-based integrated security services. These services provide broad and deep network security, protecting your critical assets from a variety of threats.

Comprehensive Antimalware Capabilities

The Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series also offer comprehensive antimalware capabilities, including antivirus, botnet traffic filter, and antispyware. These features help to protect your network from malicious software and keep your data safe.

Highly Effective Intrusion Prevention

The Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series feature a highly effective intrusion prevention system (IPS) with Cisco Global Correlation. This helps to identify and prevent potential threats before they can cause harm to your network.

High-Performance VPN and Always-On Remote Access

The Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series provide high-performance VPN and always-on remote access, allowing your employees to securely access your network from anywhere, at any time.

Scalability and Flexibility

The Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series are designed to scale and adapt to your changing needs. With modular scalability and feature extensibility, these appliances offer the flexibility to meet the performance and security requirements of a wide range of network applications.

Lower Deployment and Operations Costs

The Cisco ASA 5500 and 5500-X Series help to lower deployment and operations costs by providing a cost-effective solution that meets the performance and security needs of midsize businesses. This allows you to get the level of protection you need without overspending on unnecessary features.