Key Product Features and Benefits Key Features Benefits Enterprise-Class Security True security appliance Uses a proprietary, hardened operating system that eliminates security risks associated with general purpose operating systems Cisco quality and no moving parts provide a highly reliable security platform Stateful inspection firewall Provides perimeter network security to prevent unauthorized network access Uses state-of-the-art Adaptive Security Algorithm (ASA) for robust stateful inspection firewall services Provides flexible access-control capabilities for over 105 predefined applications, services and protocols, with the ability to define custom applications and services Includes numerous application-aware "fix-ups" that secure advanced networking protocols such as H.323, SIP, Skinny, RTSP and more Includes content filtering for Java applets and ActiveX controls VPN Supports IKE and IPsec VPN standards Ensures data privacy/integrity and strong authentication to remote networks over the Internet Supports 56-bit DES and 168-bit 3DES data encryption to ensure data privacy Intrusion protection Provides protection from over 55 different types of popular network-based attacks ranging from malformed packet attacks to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks Integrates with Cisco Network Intrusion Detection System (IDS) sensors for the ability to dynamically block/shun hostile network nodes via the firewall AAA support Integrates with popular authentication, authorization and accounting services via TACACS+ and RADIUS support X.509 certificate and CRL support Supports SCEP-based enrollment with leading X.509 solutions from Baltimore, Entrust, Microsoft and VeriSign Integration with leading third-party solutions Supports the broad range of Cisco AVVID (Architecture for Voice, Video and Integrated Data) partner solutions that provide URL filtering, content filtering, virus protection, scalable remote management, and more Integrated security lock slot Provides ability to physically secure the PIX 501 using a standard notebook security cable lock (lock not included) Robust Small Office Networking Integrated 4-port 10/100 switch Provides convenient, high-speed networking environment for small office environments in a single compact platform Auto-MDIX support eliminates the need to use crossover cables with devices connected to the switch DHCP client and server Obtains IP address for outside interface of firewall automatically from service provider Provides IP addresses to devices on inside network of the firewall NAT/PAT support Provides dynamic/static Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation (PAT) capabilities Allows multiple users to share a single broadband connection using a single public IP address PPPoE (available Q1 2002) Ensures compatibility with networks that require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) support Rich Management Capabilities PIX Device Manager (PDM) Intuitive Web-based GUI enables simple, secure remote management of PIX Firewalls Provides wide range of informative, real-time, and historical reports which give critical insight into usage trends, performance baselines, and security events Supported by Cisco Secure Policy Manager (CSPM) Provides scalable, consistent management of entire Cisco PIX Firewall product line throughout an enterprise using CSPM's robust policy management infrastructure Cisco PIX CLI Allows customers to use existing PIX CLI knowledge for easy installation and management without additional training Accessible through variety of methods including console port, Telnet and SSH SNMP and syslog support Provide remote monitoring and logging capabilities, with integration into Cisco and third-party management applications