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# Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Features

##### ## Security - Unified Threat Management (6)

Antivirus

Tools to protect a system from viruses by scanning and quarantining any threats.

Whitelists

The ability to green light a specific URL or system to bypass the scanning process.

Antispam Filtering

Tools to prevent spam emails and other spam from entering the network.

Content Filtering

Tools to filter specific content based on the MME type or file extension.

Web Filtering

Tools to block certain websites from being viewed by those in a network.

Firewall

Tools to block off a network or system from outside networks or systems to protect the data within.

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##### ## Administration (2)

Reports & Analytics

The ability to digest a large amount of data into visual representations and analytics.

Dashboard

The ability to view a large amount of data in one place using customizable widgets.

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