Cisco 500 Series Secure Routers offer a range of features, including:
High performance for broadband access in small offices
Built in threat defense, including firewall and intrusion prevention system (IPS) to help minimize threats and protect against attacks, worms, and viruses
Cisco IOS Content Filtering to restrict access to undesirable websites and help guard against malware and phishing attacks
Secure connectivity, both IP Security (IPsec) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN, between sites and for remote employee access
Support for static and dynamic routing to adapt to diverse network environments
Secure wireless networking option to connect mobile employees in the workplace
Four-port managed switch with VLAN support to interconnect workplace devices such as computers, servers, and printers
Simple deployment, management, and troubleshooting with Cisco Configuration Assistant