Description
Advanced Threat Protection and Detection Features
The ASA5585-S10-K9 Cisco ASA 5585-X Network Security Appliance is a high-performance security appliance that provides advanced threat protection and detection features to protect large enterprise networks. These features include:
- Advanced Malware Protection (AMP): The ASA5585-S10-K9 provides AMP, which is a cloud-based malware detection and prevention solution that helps to protect against known and unknown malware. This feature uses advanced threat intelligence to detect and block malware before it can infect the network.
- Threat Intelligence: The ASA5585-S10-K9 includes a threat intelligence feature that provides real-time information on the latest threats and vulnerabilities. This information is gathered from various sources, including Cisco Talos and third-party feeds, and is used to update security policies and block malicious traffic.
- Network Behavior Analysis (NBA): The ASA5585-S10-K9 includes NBA, which is a feature that monitors network traffic and identifies abnormal behavior that may indicate a security threat. This feature uses machine learning algorithms to identify anomalies and provides alerts to security administrators.
- Web Security: The ASA5585-S10-K9 includes web security features that help to protect against web-based threats such as phishing, malware, and spyware. This feature includes URL filtering, file reputation analysis, and dynamic content analysis.
- Threat Hunting: The ASA5585-S10-K9 includes threat hunting features that allow security administrators to proactively search for potential security threats. This feature includes the ability to search for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and perform advanced analytics on network traffic.
- File Analysis: The ASA5585-S10-K9 includes a file analysis feature that analyzes files for malware and other threats. This feature uses sandboxing technology to run files in a controlled environment and detect any malicious behavior.
- Advanced Analytics: The ASA5585-S10-K9 includes advanced analytics features that provide insights into network traffic and security events. This feature includes the ability to analyze network behavior, detect anomalies, and provide recommendations for improving security.
Configuring Firewall Policies and Access Control Lists
Configuring Firewall Policies and Access Control Lists (ACLs) on the ASA5585-S10-K9 Cisco ASA 5585-X Network Security Appliance is a critical part of network security management. A firewall is a network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predefined security rules. Access control lists (ACLs) are used to define these security rules.
The ASA5585-S10-K9 Cisco ASA 5585-X Network Security Appliance supports multiple security contexts, allowing administrators to create multiple virtual firewalls within a single physical device. Each security context can be independently configured with its own firewall policies and access control lists.
To configure firewall policies and access control lists on the ASA5585-S10-K9 Cisco ASA 5585-X Network Security Appliance, administrators can use the device’s web-based graphical user interface (GUI) or command-line interface (CLI). The following are the general steps to configure firewall policies and access control lists:
- Identify the traffic to be controlled: The first step in configuring firewall policies and access control lists is to identify the type of network traffic that needs to be controlled. This could include traffic from specific IP addresses, specific protocols or ports, or traffic from specific applications.
- Create security zones and interfaces: The ASA5585-S10-K9 Cisco ASA 5585-X Network Security Appliance uses security zones and interfaces to control traffic flow. Security zones are logical groupings of network segments, while interfaces are physical or logical connections to the network. Administrators must create security zones and interfaces before they can create firewall policies and access control lists.
- Define firewall policies: After creating security zones and interfaces, administrators must define firewall policies. Firewall policies are a set of rules that determine which traffic is allowed to pass through the firewall and which traffic is blocked. Firewall policies can be configured based on a variety of criteria, such as source and destination IP addresses, ports, and protocols.
- Create access control lists: Access control lists (ACLs) are used to enforce firewall policies. ACLs are a set of rules that determine which traffic is allowed or denied based on specific criteria. ACLs can be created based on IP addresses, protocols, ports, and applications.
- Apply firewall policies and access control lists: After creating firewall policies and access control lists, administrators must apply them to the appropriate security zones and interfaces. This ensures that the policies and rules are enforced properly.
Key Features and Benefits
The ASA5585-S10-K9 Cisco ASA 5585-X Network Security Appliance is a high-performance security appliance designed for large enterprise networks. It offers advanced firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, anti-malware, and advanced threat protection capabilities. Some of the key features and benefits of the ASA5585-S10-K9 are:
- High-performance Firewall: The ASA5585-S10-K9 is capable of inspecting and filtering traffic at multi-gigabit speeds, ensuring that network traffic is secure and compliant with organizational policies.
- Virtualization Support: The ASA5585-S10-K9 supports virtualization, enabling administrators to create and manage multiple virtual firewalls on a single physical device.
- Advanced VPN Capabilities: The ASA5585-S10-K9 supports various VPN protocols such as IPsec, SSL VPN, and AnyConnect VPN. It also supports dynamic routing protocols, enabling secure connectivity between different sites and remote workers.
- Intrusion Prevention and Anti-Malware Protection: The ASA5585-S10-K9 includes an intrusion prevention system (IPS) and anti-malware protection, which detect and prevent known and unknown threats from entering the network.
- Advanced Threat Protection: The ASA5585-S10-K9 includes advanced threat protection capabilities such as threat intelligence, sandboxing, and network behavioral analysis, which help detect and prevent advanced threats such as zero-day attacks, targeted attacks, and advanced malware.
- High Availability and Redundancy: The ASA5585-S10-K9 supports various high availability and failover configurations, ensuring that the network is always up and running.
- Scalability: The ASA5585-S10-K9 is designed to scale with the growing needs of the network, enabling administrators to add more resources and features as needed.
- Integration with Other Security Technologies: The ASA5585-S10-K9 integrates with other security technologies such as Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco TrustSec, and Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), providing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to network security.
- Centralized Management: The ASA5585-S10-K9 includes a centralized management interface that allows administrators to monitor and configure the device, providing real-time monitoring and reporting of network activity, security events, and performance metrics.
- Compliance: The ASA5585-S10-K9 is designed to comply with various regulatory and industry standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX, helping organizations meet their compliance requirements.
General Information
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer: Part Number ASA5585-S10-K9
- Product Series: 5500
- Product Model: 5585-X
- Product Name: 5585-X Firewall Edition Adaptive Security Appliance
- Product Type: Network Security/Firewall Appliance
Technical Information
- Virtualization-
- 750000 x Concurrent Session
- 5000 x IPSec VPN Peer
- 50 x Security Context
- 250 x 802.1Q VLAN Support
- 50000 x New Sessions/second
- Firewall Protection Intrusion Prevention
- Firewall Protection P2P Blocking
- Firewall Protection Instant Messenger Blocking
- Firewall Protection Remote Access Authentication
- Firewall Protection Anti-phishing
- Firewall Protection Anti-spam
- Firewall Protection Antivirus
- Firewall Protection Web Content Filtering
- Firewall Protection Application Layer Filtering
- Firewall Protection Access Control
- Firewall Protection Worm Scanning
- Firewall Protection Malware Protection
- Encryption Standard: DES
- Encryption Standard: 3DES
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Ports: 8
- USB: Yes
- Management Port: Yes
Network & Communication
- Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Standard: 1000Base-T
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots: 4
- Expansion Slot Type: SFP+
- Expansion Slot Type:SSC
- Number of SFP+ Slots: 2
- Number of SSC Slots: 2
Management & Protocols
- Manageable: Yes
Memory
- Standard Memory: 6 GB
- Flash Memory: 2 GB
Power Description
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply