Astaro Security Gateway |
Cisco Pix |
Astaro WebAdmin is intuitive, so even basic users can build rules and make changes without special training. |
Proprietary command line IOS interface is realistically usable by certified personnel only. |
All configuration done with included WebAdmin GUI |
Rudimentary GUI supported offered via the Cisco Device Manager only |
Offers over 7000 IDS patterns standard, in addition to firewall, VPN, routing, NAT, and more. |
Acts as a firewall/vpn/router only. IPS has a poor amount of patterns/attacks base. |
VPN Performance from 50-600+ Mbps using AES or 3DES technology in various configurations. |
Low VPN Performance, even on high-end models (under 100 Mbps) |
ASG base model 120 offers 512MB RAM, with up to 4GB on higher models. Uses latest processors from Intel. |
Low hardware specifications yield poor throughput. (32MB RAM, 16 MB flash RAM) |
SSL VPN Support comes Standard /w Unlimited clients included free of charge. |
No SSL Roadwarrior VPN support. |
Astaro Security Gateway |
Cisco ASA 5510/5520/5540 |
Full SSL VPN /w Unlimited Clients included |
2 SSL VPN Licenses included for demo/evaluation. Additional purchase required. |
Base functionality includes Firewall, Roadwarrior VPN, Site-Site VPN, Intrusion Detection & Prevention, and Basic Web & Email Filtering. |
Only Firewall and VPN included in base functionality. |
No add-in slots required to enable all UTM features on the same platform. |
1 Add-in slot for expanding functionality to include IPS, more ports, or Filtering. |
Intrusion Prevention & Detection included standard with over 7000 patterns. |
IPS only available with AIP SSM add-in card at extra charge. |
Dual AV Engines, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Phishing, Content Filtering, and Malware blocking available with just a software license. |
AV/Anti-Spyware/File Blocking only available with CSC SSM add-in card |
8 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports based on model selected. |
5 Ethernet ports in various 10/100/1000 configurations depending on model. |
7th Generation WebAdmin GUI uses immersive technology tools like AJAX and Javascript to produce a clean, fast, and effective management platform. |
1st Generation GUI is kludgy and dated. |
Offers true UTM functionality by including all features on a single box. |
Not possible to outfit ASA with all offerings due to expansion port limitations. |
Web Filtering offers access to more than 39 million categorized sites and over 2.5 billion URL’s and objects. Profile creation allows selection of sites in over 50 categories. |
The ASA Anti-X option includes some basic web filtering capabilities only. To get advance web filtering comparable to Astaro's you have use external subscription services from 3rd party URL partners. |
