Description
Performance Benchmarks
The Cisco ASA 5525-X firewall appliance is a mid-range security solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses. It offers high-performance threat protection, advanced networking features, and scalable VPN capabilities.
The following are some of the key performance benchmarks for the ASA5525-DC-K8:
- Firewall throughput: The ASA5525-DC-K8 can deliver up to 2 Gbps firewall throughput. This means it can inspect and process up to 2 Gbps of network traffic while enforcing security policies.
- VPN throughput: The ASA5525-DC-K8 can support up to 750 Mbps of VPN throughput. This means it can establish and maintain up to 750 Mbps of encrypted VPN tunnels.
- Concurrent connections: The ASA5525-DC-K8 can support up to 500,000 concurrent connections. This means it can handle up to 500,000 simultaneous network sessions.
- New connections per second: The ASA5525-DC-K8 can support up to 20,000 new connections per second. This means it can establish up to 20,000 new network sessions per second.
- IPS throughput: The ASA5525-DC-K8 can support up to 600 Mbps of IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) throughput. This means it can scan and detect up to 600 Mbps of network traffic for malicious content.
- Anti-malware throughput: The ASA5525-DC-K8 can support up to 450 Mbps of anti-malware throughput. This means it can scan and detect up to 450 Mbps of network traffic for malware.
- Virtual interfaces: The ASA5525-DC-K8 can support up to 1024 virtual interfaces. This means it can segment and isolate up to 1024 network segments.
Protecting Against Advanced Threats
The ASA5525-DC-K8 is a Cisco ASA 5525-X Firewall Appliance that provides advanced threat protection to networks of all sizes. This firewall appliance is designed to provide superior performance and security against sophisticated and advanced threats that traditional firewalls may not be able to detect.
Here are some of the key features and benefits of the ASA5525-DC-K8:
- Next-generation Firewall: The ASA5525-DC-K8 is a next-generation firewall that provides comprehensive threat protection by combining advanced security features such as intrusion prevention, malware protection, and URL filtering.
- High-performance: The ASA5525-DC-K8 is designed to deliver high-performance security with a throughput of up to 1.2 Gbps. This allows the appliance to handle large amounts of traffic without compromising on security.
- Advanced Threat Detection: The ASA5525-DC-K8 uses advanced threat detection techniques to identify and block sophisticated attacks such as zero-day exploits, advanced malware, and persistent threats.
- VPN Support: The ASA5525-DC-K8 supports VPN connections, providing remote access to users while maintaining security.
- Centralized Management: The ASA5525-DC-K8 can be easily managed through a centralized management interface, making it easy to configure and monitor security policies across multiple devices.
- Scalability: The ASA5525-DC-K8 is highly scalable, allowing it to grow with the needs of the network. It can be easily upgraded to support additional features and capacity as required.
Creating Customized Security Profiles
The Cisco ASA 5525-X firewall appliance is a high-performance security device designed to provide advanced threat protection for small to medium-sized businesses. One of the key features of the ASA 5525-X is its ability to create customized security profiles, which allow administrators to tailor security policies to meet the unique needs of their organization.
To create a customized security profile on the ASA 5525-X, administrators must first define the policy criteria. This can include things like source and destination IP addresses, protocol types, and application types. Once the policy criteria have been defined, administrators can then set specific security rules for each policy. For example, administrators can block specific applications or services, limit bandwidth usage, or enforce specific user access policies.
In addition to creating customized security profiles, the ASA 5525-X also provides a range of other advanced security features. These include intrusion prevention, malware protection, and advanced threat detection. The device also offers secure remote access capabilities, allowing users to connect to the corporate network securely from remote locations.
General Information
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number: ASA5525-DC-K8
- Product Line: ASA
- Product Series: 5500
- Product Model: ASA 5525-X
- Product Name: ASA 5525-X Firewall Appliance
- Product Type: Network Security/Firewall Appliance
Technical Information
- Firewall Protection Supported Malware Protection
- Firewall Protection Supported Antivirus
- Firewall Protection Supported Intrusion Prevention
- Firewall Protection Supported Remote Access Authentication
- Firewall Protection Supported URL Filtering
- Firewall Protection Supported Worm Scanning
- Firewall Protection Supported Anti-spyware
- Firewall Protection Supported Content Filtering
- Firewall Protection Supported Access Control
- Firewall Protection Supported Application Layer Filtering
- Firewall Protection Supported Anti-spam
- Encryption Standard 3DES
- Encryption Standard AES
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Ports: 8
- USB: Yes
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
Network & Communication
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Standard 10/100/1000Base-T
Wireless Specifications
- Wireless LAN No
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 1
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Miscellaneous
- Package Contents-
- ASA 5525-X Firewall Appliance
- 1 x AC Power Supply
