become more collaborative, mobile, and engaged they need to make sure this doesn’t make them an open target for
security threats like unauthorized access, viruses, internet threats and spyware. Here are some more detailed
explanation of these challenges and the impact they can have:
● Multi-box solutions for Internet access and comprehensive security can be cumbersome and drive up
expenses
● Unauthorized access can lead to loss of company data, unplanned downtime, unstable networks, and
related liability concerns
● Viruses can infect office networks, resulting in outages and lost revenue
● Internet threats can hamper your ability to meet regulatory and compliance requirements
● Email threats such as spam and phishing can make critical information available unintentionally and
contribute to a loss of employee productivity
● Spyware provides a view into your network and data that can lead to identity theft and business data loss
● Cloud technology and applications require robust security and encryption to avoid exposing sensitive
business information to risks
● Businesses are increasingly opening their networks to customers, partners, and public users through
wireless and guest access, creating the potential for new security risks
● Browsing of non-work-related and harmful websites and social media leads to lost productivity, exposure to
viruses and spyware, and possible legal issues
Solution
The ISA500 Cisco Small Business ISA500 Security Appliance Series provides small businesses with an all-in-one
solution for secure Internet access with comprehensive UTM security backed by Cisco’s superior SIO that’s easy-
to-deploy and provides VPN support for mobile and geographically dispersed employees. With its combined zone-
based firewall, content security and highly secure access capabilities, the Cisco ISA500 Series stops threats
before they enter the network and impact business operations. The Cisco ISA500 Series:
● Provides an all-in-one solution for internet access and security
● Safeguards your business from Internet threats – The Cisco ISA500 Series provides critical perimeter
security services for comprehensive protection.
Valid business traffic flows; unwelcome visitors locked out – The Cisco ISA500 Series features a
zone-based firewall that lets you apply flexible, policy-based control over who can access your network.
It also supports a publicly accessible network area, known as a demilitarized zone (DMZ), to safely host
file, web, and other Internet-accessible servers without exposing the business’s internal LAN network to
threats.
Web blocking and filtering – Reputation-based web and URL filtering can be used to control employee
Internet usage by blocking access to dangerous or inappropriate sites. This sophisticated control helps
minimize web-based security threats, while improving employee productivity and limiting the risk of legal
action by employees exposed to offensive content.
Antivirus – Advanced gateway antivirus technology uses up-to-date data feeds to shield your internal
network resources from the most wide spread and active virus attacks, at the most effective point in your
infrastructure, the Internet gateway. Filtering your email and web traffic at the perimeter eliminates the
need for costly, time-consuming infection cleanups and helps ensure business continuity.
