Virtual Private Networks
Cisco ASA 5500 Series SSL/IPsec VPN Edition

Delivering Safe, Secure, and Flexible Remote Network Access to Any Location

Today's remote-access VPN deployments require the ability to safely and easily extend corporate network access beyond managed desktops to different users, devices, and endpoints. The Cisco® ASA 5500 Series SSL/IPsec VPN Edition enables organizations to securely provide network access to a broad array of users, including mobile and fixed endpoints, remote offices, contractors, and business partners.
Supporting a wide range of deployment and application environments, the Cisco ASA 5500 Series SSL/IPsec VPN Edition delivers maximum value to your organization with the most comprehensive set of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and IP security (IPsec) Virtual Private Network (VPN) features, performance, and scalability in the industry. The Cisco ASA 5500 Series SSL/IPsec VPN Edition also provides organizations with the ability to use a powerful combination of multiple market-proven firewall, intrusion prevention (IPS), and content security technologies on a single unified platform.

Industry-Leading Remote-Access Technology for Your Organization

With inclusive support for unrestricted full-network access, as well as controlled access to select Web-based applications and network resources, the Cisco ASA 5500 Series SSL/IPsec VPN Edition provides the flexibility required for any VPN deployment (Figure 1). The Cisco SSL VPN solution is easy to deploy and simple to use, offering both client and clientless options. It solves the unique challenges associated with diverse user groups and endpoints accessing the enterprise network, by offering granular access controls, depending on the user or endpoint, and robust endpoint security that maintains the integrity of confidential information.

Figure 1. Customizable SSL VPN and IPsec Services for Any Deployment Scenario