Chapter 30 Configuring the ASA CX Module

Feature History for the ASA CX Module

ciscoasa# show running-config cxsc

cxsc auth-proxy port 2000

2.Check the authentication proxy rules:

ciscoasa# show asp table classify domain cxsc-auth-proxy

Input Table

in id=0x7ffed86cc470, priority=121, domain=cxsc-auth-proxy, deny=false hits=0, user_data=0x7ffed86ca220, cs_id=0x0, flags=0x0, protocol=6 src ip/id=0.0.0.0, mask=0.0.0.0, port=0

dst ip/id=192.168.0.100, mask=255.255.255.255, port=2000, dscp=0x0 input_ifc=inside, output_ifc=identity

3.In the packet captures, the redirect request should be going to destination port 2000.

Feature History for the ASA CX Module

Table 30-2lists each feature change and the platform release in which it was implemented. ASDM is backwards-compatible with multiple platform releases, so the specific ASDM release in which support was added is not listed.

Table 30-2

Feature History for the ASA CX Module

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Platform

 

Feature Name

 

Releases

Feature Information

 

 

 

ASA 5585-X with SSP-10 and -20 support for

ASA 8.4(4.1)

The ASA CX module lets you enforce security based on the

the ASA CX SSP-10 and -20

ASA CX 9.0(1)

complete context of a situation. This context includes the

 

 

 

identity of the user (who), the application or website that the

 

 

 

user is trying to access (what), the origin of the access

 

 

 

attempt (where), the time of the attempted access (when),

 

 

 

and the properties of the device used for the access (how).

 

 

 

With the ASA CX module, you can extract the full context

 

 

 

of a flow and enforce granular policies such as permitting

 

 

 

access to Facebook but denying access to games on

 

 

 

Facebook or permitting finance employees access to a

 

 

 

sensitive enterprise database but denying the same access to

 

 

 

other employees.

 

 

 

We introduced the following screens:

 

 

 

Home > ASA CX Status

 

 

 

Wizards > Startup Wizard > ASA CX Basic Configuration

 

 

 

Configuration > Firewall > Service Policy Rules > Add

 

 

 

Service Policy Rule > Rule Actions > ASA CX Inspection

 

 

 

ASA 5512-X through ASA 5555-X support for

ASA 9.1(1)

We introduced support for the ASA CX SSP software

the ASA CX SSP

ASA CX 9.1(1)

module for the ASA 5512-X, ASA 5515-X, ASA 5525-X,

 

 

 

ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X.

 

 

 

We did not modify any screens.

 

 

 

 

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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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