Cisco have announced internally that the PIX firewall will go end-of-sale in 2007. As a consequence, all customers are being urged to look at the ASA range of appliances as a replacement.

The Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance is a modular platform that provides the next generation of security and VPN services. The range comprises 4 different models, ranging from a pure firewall model, through, a Firewall & IPS model, a Firewall & SSL VPN model and on to a Firewall and Content Inspection Model. Nettitude has extensive experience in migrating users from PIX firewalls on to ASA appliances. We have a range of demo kit, and can provide trial units for end users keen to see the benefits of the new product set. To arrange a trial or gain more information about how the Cisco ASA could fit your business, please contact solutions@nettitude.co.uk