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Configure ASA 5585 FW with Reverse Web proxy functions

Eric R. Jones
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Hello, I ran across a Security Technology Implementation Guide  (STIG) referencing the configuration of a Reverse Web Proxy configuration on a firewall. Is it possible to set one up on an ASA 5585X or any of the Cisco FW lines? Wouldn't you need to get a dedicated Cisco or third party appliance to do this and place it between the FW and the target web servers?

 

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Cristian Matei
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Hi,

 

    Cisco ASA does not allow that functionality, Cisco never had a Reverse proxy implementation available. Yes, usually these are dedicated hardware machines or modules, due to performance requirements as working at layer 7. F5 is one known vendor for providing good services:

https://www.f5.com/services/resources/glossary/reverse-proxy

 

Regards,
Cristian Matei.

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Cristian Matei
VIP Alumni
VIP Alumni

Hi,

 

    Cisco ASA does not allow that functionality, Cisco never had a Reverse proxy implementation available. Yes, usually these are dedicated hardware machines or modules, due to performance requirements as working at layer 7. F5 is one known vendor for providing good services:

https://www.f5.com/services/resources/glossary/reverse-proxy

 

Regards,
Cristian Matei.

Thank you for the reply.

 

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