All-in-One Solution for Web Security
The Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) combines several forms of protection in a single solution. That includes advanced threat defense, application visibility and control, insightful reporting, and secure mobility. The WSA helps to address the growing challenges of securing and controlling web traffic, while simplifying deployment and reducing costs.
Features and Capabilities
Advanced Threat Defense
The Cisco WSA is powered by Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO), our industry-leading threat intelligence organization. Cisco SIO detects and correlates threats in real time using the largest threat detection network in the world. It monitors 100 TB of daily security intelligence, 1.6 million deployed security devices, 13 billion daily web requests, and 35 percent of worldwide email traffic.
The Cisco WSA uses multiple layers of anti-malware technologies and intelligence from SIO updated every three to five minutes. It protects against hidden threats by analyzing every piece of web content accessed by the user, from HTML to images and Flash graphics.
Granular Acceptable Use Controls
The Cisco WSA gives businesses complete control over how end users access the Internet. By identifying hundreds of applications and more than 150,000 micro-applications, the WSA helps administrators create policies that match the nuanced business needs of today. Specific features such as chat, messaging, video, and audio can be allowed or blocked, according to the requirements of businesses and users—without the need to block entire websites.
Vital Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Using onboard DLP capabilities, administrators can create content control rules based on context. The Cisco WSA also integrates, using Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP), with DLP solutions from leading vendors. This helps to ensure consistent enforcement of DLP policies and deep content analysis.
Flexible Deployment
Cisco currently delivers the broadest set of web security deployment options in the industry. The Cisco Web Security Appliance simplifies security with a high-performance, dedicated appliance. The Cisco Web Security Virtual Appliance (WSAV) helps businesses deploy web security wherever and whenever it's needed.
The WSAV offers all the same features as the WSA, with the added convenience and cost savings of a virtual deployment model. That includes instant self-service provisioning.
Specifications at a Glance
| Deployment | Users* | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Enterprise | 6000-12000 | Cisco S680 | 2 octa-core CPUs, 4.8 TB (8 x 600 GB SAS) storage, RAID 10, hot-swappable hard drive |
| Cisco S670 | 2 quad-core CPUs, 2.7 TB (6 x 450 GB SAS) storage, RAID 10, hot-swappable hard drive | ||
| Midsize Office | 1500-6000 | Cisco S380 | 1 hexa-core CPU, 2.4 TB (4 x 600 GB SAS) storage, RAID 10, hot-swappable hard drive |
| Cisco S370 | 1 quad-core CPU, 1.8 TB (4 x 450 GB SAS) storage, RAID 10, hot-swappable hard drive | ||
| Small Business or Branch Office | Up to 1500 | Cisco S170 | 1 dual-core CPU, 500 GB (2 x 250 GB SATA) storage, RAID 1, hot-swappable hard drive. |
*Please confirm sizing guidance with a Cisco content security specialist to help ensure your solution will meet your current and projected needs.
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