Network Security

Internet works fine from inside.Ping is possible from inside to inside.Ping is not possible inside to outside (8.8.8.8). Local area network devices have internet.Virtual Private Network users have internet, but cannot ping other Local area network de...

Hi, We have been investigating the 'connection drops' for some critical Internet bound applications from quit a while now. During the investigation, we have seen some weird error messages on the CISCO ASA 5525. It continuously generates the "connecti...

Hi, I have 2 ASA 5510's (Pri and Sec). I know all the passwords, just need to prep them to hand over to new company to use. Just want to verify how do I factory reset them from GUI and Command line to see f there are any gotcha's? Best, Rick

Hi, I don't have Cisco FirePower to test these. I ever test blocking those using CheckPoint, Cyberoam, FortiGate, PaloAlto, Sangfor, SonicWall, Sophos. Only CheckPoint can PASS all my test, the rest only some of it. If someone have Cisco FirePower, I...

How can I know that my device firmware need update due to security flaws?

Hi, I am using an ASA 5510 on our home/office network as firewall and router.  Over the past hour the top usage status is showing 8+ million packet hits for HTTP traffic.  That seems huge for a Saturday when no one is in the office and I only have 3 ...

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hello, I am looking for information about the network module for a FP8140, the SKU is FPNM-2SR-10G-BP and I need know if this module require any transceiver or if is ready to connect to fiber. somebody can help me? Thanks

Hello,does anyone know how you can manage an ASA through a VPN?Let me explain: if I am connected to my client via VPN client (AnyConnect), I can not do maintenance to the ASA itself.To connect to ASA from "outside", I have enter the networks from whi...

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Trying to do unidirectional NAT on certain server from outside, different unidirectional NAT when server goes outbound. I found for 8.3 and later. I will appreciate if you have any information on this.

I've recently purchased a dedicated hosted server from OVH. With it, I purchased a Cisco firewall that can only be put into transparent mode. I have been unsuccessful in setting up the firewall, as when I enable it, no DHCP or DNS are allowed through...

A location I support internet has suddenly just stopped working out of the blue when connected to the firewall. Setup: Router is in bridge mode that connects to the firewall which handles everything else (providing ip/dns/internet access etc..) It wa...