Cisco ASA 5500 and ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls

The Cisco ASA 5500 and ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls are powerful and versatile security solutions designed to protect networks of all sizes, from small and midsize businesses to large enterprises and data centers. These firewalls integrate stateful inspection technology with a comprehensive suite of next-generation firewall services, providing exceptional performance and flexibility at a lower cost.

Features and Benefits

The Cisco ASA 5500 and ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls offer a wide range of sizes and performance levels to meet the specific needs and budget of your network. They provide the same level of security used by some of the most security-conscious companies in the world, while also offering scalability and flexibility to adapt to changing network requirements.

Key features and benefits include:

• Next-generation firewall services for enhanced visibility and control over network traffic
• Application Visibility and Control (AVC) to manage specific behaviors within micro-applications
• Web Security Essentials (WSE) to restrict web and web application usage based on site reputation
• Integrated cloud- and software-based next-generation firewall services backed by Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO)
• Intrusion prevention system (IPS) with Cisco Global Correlation for highly effective network security
• High-performance VPN and remote access capabilities
• Easy deployment and management of additional security services as needed

Cisco ASA 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X

The Cisco ASA 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X are next-generation firewalls that offer comprehensive security without compromise. These firewalls combine the industry's most widely deployed stateful inspection firewall with a range of next-generation network security services, including Application Visibility and Control (AVC), Web Security Essentials (WSE), and Cisco Cloud Web Security (CWS). They also feature a compact 1-RU form factor, multigigabit performance, flexible interface options, and redundant power supplies.

These firewalls can be further enhanced with additional cloud- and software-based security services, such as Cisco TrustSec technology, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Solution, and Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO). With up to 4 Gbps of firewall throughput, 1,000,000 concurrent firewall connections, and 50,000 connections per second, the ASA 5525-X, 5545-X, and 5555-X are ideal for businesses requiring high performance, cost effectiveness, and exceptional application visibility and control.

Cisco ASA 5520, 5540, and 5550

The Cisco ASA 5520, 5540, and 5550 are modular, high-performance firewalls designed for medium-sized enterprise networks. These firewalls offer Active/Active high availability and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, making them easy to deploy in multiple zones within a network. They also feature support for up to 200 VLANs and can scale with businesses as their security needs grow.

With support for up to 5000 Cisco AnyConnect and/or clientless VPN peers, these firewalls are ideal for businesses with a large number of mobile workers, remote sites, and business partners. They also offer integrated VPN clustering and load-balancing capabilities for increased capacity and resiliency. Optional security context capabilities allow for the deployment of up to 100 virtual firewalls within a single physical appliance, providing compartmentalized control of security policies on a departmental level.

The Cisco ASA 5520, 5540, and 5550 can also benefit from Cisco VPN Flex licenses, which enable administrators to quickly and easily increase VPN capacity to support short-term spikes in remote access users. With advanced application-layer security and content security defenses, these firewalls can also be enhanced with the Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module (AIP SSM) or the Content Security and Control Security Services Module (CSC SSM) for additional protection against threats and malware.