Licensing IPS

[ermionline]

Hi

How can i Enable IPS License on ASA5525-X

below is the output of sh module

Mod  License Name        License Status        Time Remaining
---- -------------- --------------- ---------------
ips   IPS Module              Disabled                  perpetual

[balaji.bandi]

here is the good guide for License :

https://community.cisco.com/t5/security-documents/asa-versions-image-names-and-licensing/ta-p/3126264

[Marvin Rhoads]

Short answer: don't.

The IPS module is long past end of sales, not supported, not required for any certification and doesn't effectively protect against current threats.

[balaji.bandi]

@Marvin Rhoads just like to know, 5525-X still active and IPS module should be usable right ? may be my ignorance missing something here, please clarify.

[Marvin Rhoads]

It's technically usable but it will only protect against very old threats.

I would not see the value of learning how to set it up since most people wouldn't even have access to the last IPS images and signature files released.

[balaji.bandi]

Cheers for the clarification !

Over to Orginal poster decision.