This is a review of the new Cisco ASA 5500
Cisco ASA or Adaptive Security Appliance can use different forms for different security needs.
There are currently four independent modules. These include the form firewall, IPS, which is a system of protection from intruders. Anti-x-module and a VPN (Virtual Private Network)-module.
The advantages of this device is that the modules can be added to grow with your needs. All in one device.
There's a Business Editionoffers small and medium enterprises with a VPN, and gateway functions.
The firewall module can be implemented to take advantage of users in an enterprise instant messaging, closing
Introduction of spyware and adware on network.It company also protect against external
Threats to suck as hackers or crackers. The guidelines can also be used to block peer to peer file sharing.
Cisco ASA 5500 can also use VPN access for remote users. The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and
and IPSec can be used to encrypt the traffic. Various forms of authentication can be used as Kerbeos, Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP Lightweight Directory Protocol and use RSA Secure ID.
Everything is possible with Cisco Security Manager, a control in a management platform. I saw a video on this site to Cisco. I like the interface, it is also possible attacks in real time and to choose the section of that part of the network. That's prettysmooth. Another way to do this is through MARS, Cisco 's analysis tool.
There are different forms for different needs, some firewalls may take up to 1.2Gbps.
The anti-X is based on Trend Micro technology is based on threats such as viruses, spyware, trojans and worms to stop.