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A firewall is a hardware or software solution that restricts access to network resources. It's like a locked door — only allowing those with the key (or user profile and password) to enter. Firewall technology creates a protective layer between the network and the outside world, and has filters that can disallow unauthorized or potentially dangerous material from entering the system. It will also log intrusion attempts and alert network managers.
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When you're comparing security solution prices, be sure to look at ongoing maintenance costs as well as the initial investment. With Cisco Software and Hardware Support, your ongoing costs are covered, which could save you more than US$16,000 every year compared to a competitive software-based Firewall/VPN solution. That's a saving which can give you a return on your investment in less than a year!
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WHAT'S NEW
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Cisco Enhances Network Security Portfolio: New Capabilities Protect Business Applications and Services with Integrated Security Solutions!
New enhancements for Extended Perimeter Security include:
- New models, performance, and certifications
New performance levels for broadband environments, midrange models, cost-effective high-availability solutions and broad government and industry certification. Certification support across the entire PIX Family of security appliances, including the Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 4 (EAL4) certification, and both ICSA Labs firewall and IPSec certifications.
- Cisco PIX Firewall Enhancements
The Cisco PIX Firewall Software Version 6.3 delivers a wealth of new features including OSPF dynamic routing, VLAN-based virtual interface support, and expanded VoIP and multimedia security. It also provides numerous VPN performance, scalability, and reliability enhancements including support for the new Advanced Encryption Standard and Easy VPN Remote enhancements. The new VPN Acceleration Card+ (VAC+) provides up to 400% more encrypted throughput, and customers can now easily take advantage of these services via the improved Cisco PIX Device Manager software v 3.0 for simplified, Web-based device management.
- Enhancements to Cisco IOS Firewall Software
Added support for N2H2 and Websense URL filtering, SIP and Cisco Skinny client inspection for securing the IP Telephony infrastructure.
- Cisco Catalyst 6500 Security and VPN Systems
Turnkey solutions for deploying high-performance firewall or VPN services in enterprise and service provider environments. Two Firewall Security Systems and two IPSec VPN Systems meet a broad range of operational and expandability requirements. Systems come fully integrated with processor, high-performance firewall or VPN service engine, and dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
Cisco Firewalls are available as stand alone or modular devices available for the Cisco Catalyst 6500.
With threats becoming more sophisticated every day, a firewall alone is no longer sufficient to protect your business. Learn more about Intrusion Protection solutions
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