Comprehensive Network Security Services

Introduction: In addition to a robust firewall, you need intrusion prevention, VPN, content security, unified communications, and remote access. All of these are available on Cisco ASA 5500 Adaptive Security Appliances. With global threat intelligence and local network insight the ASA 5500 is a central piece of the SecureX security framework.

Cisco ASA 5500 Series Video Data Sheet

Video Data Sheet

Learn more about the Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances. (5:56 min)

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With more than 15 years of proven firewall leadership and over 1 million security appliances deployed throughout the world, Cisco ASA protect networks of all sizes with scalable performance and a comprehensive suite of highly integrated, market-leading security services.

The Cisco ASA 5500 Series scales to meet a wide range of needs, from branch offices to enterprise data centers. At the same time, it provides highly secure, high-performance connectivity and protects critical assets for maximum productivity.

Feature and Capabilities

• Convenient form factors, including standalone appliance and high-performance modules for data center switches, such as the ASA Service Module for the Cisco Catalyst 6500
• A proven track record
• Comprehensive, highly effective intrusion prevention system (IPS) with Cisco Global Correlation
• High-performance VPN and remote access
• Optional antivirus, antispam, antiphishing, URL blocking and filtering, and content control