topic Re: Firepower Code ASA vs FTD in Network Security

Firepower Code ASA vs FTD

ThariqAli — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 02:47:33 GMT

For IPsec Site-to-Site VPN, is the Firepower 2100 running FTD code supported/recommended or should we stick with the ASA code running on the FP2100?

Re: Firepower Code ASA vs FTD

Marius Gunnerud — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:36:52 GMT

Firepower is the recommended. Both ASA and FTD maintain a site to site VPN in the same way. Though the ASA image is still around, I believe in the not too distant future it will be end of life and FTD will become the only firewall in Cisco's portfolio...again, this is my view / opinion and not Cisco's.

Re: Firepower Code ASA vs FTD

khorram1998 — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:51:30 GMT

Hi @ThariqAli
The Firepower 2100 running FTD (Firepower Threat Defense) code is recommended for IPsec Site-to-Site VPN. FTD is a unified software image that includes the firewall, VPN, and advanced threat protection features of Cisco's ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) and Cisco Firepower NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall) in a single software image. FTD offers more advanced features and capabilities compared to ASA code, such as improved threat detection and response, improved VPN capabilities, and improved management and reporting. Additionally, FTD is the recommended software image for all Firepower devices moving forward, as Cisco is phasing out support for the ASA code on Firepower devices.

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