As a core component of Cisco Borderless Networks, Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances provide:

• Context-aware firewall capabilities
• Proven firewall services
• Comprehensive real-time threat defense
• Effective, always-on, highly secure remote access
• Highly secure communication services

These solutions help reduce deployment and operational costs while delivering comprehensivenetwork security for networks of all sizes.

Deploy Comprehensive, Context-Aware Network Security

Cisco adaptive security appliances integrate industry-leading firewalls, VPN technology,intrusion prevention, content security, and unified communications security, in a unified platform. These applications help:

• Stop attacks before they penetrate the network perimeter
• Control network and application activity by using context-aware security parameters
• Protect resources and data, as well as voice, video, and multimedia traffic
• Reduce deployment and operational costs

Context-aware firewalling capabilities combine:

• In-depth local network context from TrustSec
• Real-time global threat intelligence from Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO)
• Unique mobile client insight from AnyConnect

In addition, these solutions offer an advanced intrusion prevention system (IPS) with Global Correlation, which is twice as effective as a traditional IPS and includes Cisco guaranteed coverage.

The high-performing Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances also provide:

• Fast throughput, high connection setup rates, and capacity for exceptional scalability and investment protection
• Adaptable architecture for rapid and customized security services deployment
• Versatile, always-on remote access integrated with IPS and web security for highly secure mobility and enhanced productivity