Cisco Systems ASA 5505 Webcam User Manual


 
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Cisco ASA Series Firewall ASDM Configuration Guide
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Configuring the ASA IPS Module
This chapter describes how to configure the ASA IPS module. The ASA IPS module might be a hardware
module or a software module, depending on your ASA model. For a list of supported ASA IPS modules
per ASA model, see the Cisco ASA Compatibility Matrix:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/compatibility/asamatrx.html
This chapter includes the following sections:
Information About the ASA IPS Module, page 31-1
Licensing Requirements for the ASA IPS module, page 31-5
Guidelines and Limitations, page 31-5
Default Settings, page 31-6
Configuring the ASA IPS module, page 31-7
Managing the ASA IPS module, page 31-19
Monitoring the ASA IPS module, page 31-24
Feature History for the ASA IPS module, page 31-25
Information About the ASA IPS Module
The ASA IPS module runs advanced IPS software that provides proactive, full-featured intrusion
prevention services to stop malicious traffic, including worms and network viruses, before they can
affect your network. This section includes the following topics:
How the ASA IPS Module Works with the ASA, page 31-2
Operating Modes, page 31-3
Using Virtual Sensors (ASA 5510 and Higher), page 31-3
Information About Management Access, page 31-4