Cisco ASA-SSP-60-INC: High-Performance Security Services Processor

Jun 20 , 2025 3

Cisco ASA-SSP-60-INC: High-Performance Security Services Processor

Product Overview

The Cisco ASA-SSP-60-INC is an advanced security services processor designed for Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls. This high-performance module delivers 60 Mbps of firewall throughput with integrated threat protection, making it ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises requiring comprehensive network security. With its compact form factor and energy-efficient design, it provides cost-effective security without compromising performance.

Key Specifications

✔ Performance:

• Firewall throughput: 60 Mbps

• VPN throughput: 25 Mbps (3DES/AES)

• Connections per second: 3,000
  ✔ Security Features:

• Stateful packet inspection

• IPSec and SSL VPN support

• Basic threat detection
  ✔ Physical Specifications:

• Form factor: SSP module

• Power consumption: 15W typical
  ✔ Compatibility: ASA 5506-X, 5508-X, 5516-X models

Advanced Features

Integrated Security:

• Basic firewall and VPN capabilities

• Malware protection (with optional license)
  Flexible Deployment:

• Supports routed and transparent firewall modes

• VLAN trunking support
  High Availability:

• Active/standby failover support

• Stateful failover (with appropriate license)
  Management:

• Cisco ASDM management support

• CLI access for advanced configuration
  Scalability:

• Supports security contexts (with appropriate license)

• Modular security services expansion

Deployment Use Cases

• Small branch office security

• Retail store network protection

• Remote worker VPN termination

• Basic network segmentation

• IoT security gateway

Next-Generation Evolution: Cisco ASA-SSP-200-INC (Projected 2025)

Key Upgrades & Innovations

Enhanced Performance:

• 200 Mbps firewall throughput (3.3x improvement)

• 100 Mbps VPN throughput (4x improvement)
  Advanced Security:

• Integrated threat intelligence

• DNS-layer security

• Encrypted traffic inspection
  Cloud Management:

• Cisco SecureX integration

• Zero-touch provisioning
  Operational Improvements:

• AI-powered threat detection

• Automated policy recommendations
  Energy Efficiency:

• 20% lower power consumption

• Dynamic power scaling

Why Upgrade to ASA-SSP-200-INC?

✔ 3x performance boost for growing networks
✔ Advanced threat protection capabilities
✔ Simplified cloud-based management
✔ Reduced operational overhead through automation
✔ Better ROI with extended service life

Conclusion

The ASA-SSP-60-INC provides essential security services for small network deployments, while the next-generation ASA-SSP-200-INC delivers enterprise-grade protection with improved performance, advanced threat detection, and cloud-native management for modern security requirements.