ASA 5505 IPS

[lus]

Hello

When will the ASA 5505 support the IPS Feature?

Thanks and Regards

Luke

[Steven DiStefano]

Im thinking you need the AIP SSM (Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module) for this, which I think you need to use 5510 or above to install...

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/prod_models_comparison.html

[lus]

Yes I know that the 5510 and above support this feature.

For the small SMB's the ASA  5505 ist very interesting, but they also need IPS. So I need to know when IPS is supported on the 5505?

Thanks

[Steven DiStefano]

Thanks for your feedback.    I am not certain of the roadmap for IPS inclusion and will let the PM answer that.

But if you need something now, have you considered the following 2 options in Small Business portfolio?

- RVS4000 or WRVS4400N with Trend Micro protect Links GW service for Web Reputation, URL Filtering (by Category) and EMAIl Spam Prevention.

- SR520 with Signature based IPS running IOS.

[rsherman]

The IPS module for the ASA 5505 is due out either in May or June 2009 from my understanding.