Chapter 12 Configuring Inspection for Voice and Video Protocols

Skinny (SCCP) Inspection

Limit payload to audio or video, based on the signaling exchange: Yes.

–Message ID Filtering—Opens the Messaging ID Filtering dialog box for configuring message ID filters.

–Default Level—Sets the security level back to the default.

•Details—Shows additional parameter, RTP conformance, and message ID filtering settings to configure.

Add/Edit SCCP (Skinny) Policy Map (Details)

Configuration > Global Objects > Inspect Maps > SCCP (Skinny) > SCCP (Skinny) Inspect Map > Advanced View

The Add/Edit SCCP (Skinny) Policy Map pane lets you configure the security level and additional settings for SCCP (Skinny) application inspection maps.

Fields

•Name—When adding an SCCP (Skinny) map, enter the name of the SCCP (Skinny) map. When editing an SCCP (Skinny) map, the name of the previously configured SCCP (Skinny) map is shown.

•Description—Enter the description of the DNS map, up to 200 characters in length.

•Security Level—Shows the security level and message ID filtering settings to configure.

•Parameters—Tab that lets you configure the parameter settings for SCCP (Skinny).

–Enforce endpoint registration—Enforce that Skinny endpoints are registered before placing or receiving calls.

Maximum Message ID—Specify value of maximum SCCP message ID allowed.

–SCCP Prefix Length—Specifies prefix length value in Skinny messages. Minimum Prefix Length—Specify minimum value of SCCP prefix length allowed. Maximum Prefix Length—Specify maximum value of SCCP prefix length allowed.

–Media Timeout—Specify timeout value for media connections.

–Signaling Timeout—Specify timeout value for signaling connections.

•RTP Conformance—Tab that lets you configure the RTP conformance settings for SCCP (Skinny).

–Check RTP packets for protocol conformance—Checks RTP/RTCP packets flowing on the pinholes for protocol conformance.

Limit payload to audio or video, based on the signaling exchange—Enforces the payload type to be audio/video based on the signaling exchange.

•Message ID Filtering—Tab that lets you configure the message ID filtering settings for SCCP (Skinny).

–Match Type—Shows the match type, which can be a positive or negative match.

–Criterion—Shows the criterion of the inspection.

–Value—Shows the value to match in the inspection.

–Action—Shows the action if the match condition is met.

–Log—Shows the log state.

–Add—Opens the Add Message ID Filtering dialog box to add a message ID filter.

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ASA Services Module, ASA 5555-X, ASA 5545-X, ASA 5585-X, ASA 5580 specifications

Cisco Systems has long been a leader in the field of network security, and its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) series is a testament to this expertise. Within the ASA lineup, models such as the ASA 5505, ASA 5580, ASA 5585-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X stand out for their unique features, capabilities, and technological advancements.

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Each of these Cisco ASA models brings specific advantages to varied environments. Their integrative capabilities enable businesses to enhance their security postures while benefiting from seamless scalability and management. As cybersecurity threats evolve, these advanced appliances play a vital role in protecting valuable digital assets.
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