

The following illustration is the system topology that the Cisco ASA 5506-X model depends on. Today, in the Cisco ASA 5506-X model, we will cover the ASA firewall configuration step-by-step, for your typical business organization. Additionally, this brings Application Visibility and Control (AVC), Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and URL Filtering to your network.

The new "X" product offering consolidates businesses while driving Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) innovations.

It's always good to get a refresher once in a while! Especially when Cisco has developed their line-up of next-generation firewalls.Ĭisco's most recent improvements to their next-generation firewall family are the ASA 5506-X, 5508-X, 5516-X, and 5585-X with FirePOWER modules.
