[j-nsp] Juniper SSG 140/520

[Amos Rosenboim]

We have installed SSG 140 for a customer.
I'm also playing with the cisco ASA.
I haven't put neither of them under significant performance test,  
however from management point of view, juniper is much easier to  
operate and makes much more sense.
If you intend to have complex security configuration then I would  
recommend the juniper product.

Amos

On Jun 5, 2007, at 6:23 PM, Peter E. Fry wrote:

>> Looking for comments from anyone using the Juniper SSG
>> line of security  appliances, specifically model 140 or
>> 520.  We are considering trying one out as  a replacement
>> for an aging Cisco PIX 520.  Most interested in the
>> robustness,  IPS functionality, etc.  Also note that the
>> new 520M can run JUNOS, any  advantages there?
>
>   When I was working with the Netscreen 5200 at work (back
> in 2003-2004), I picked up a 5XT for a bit of
> extracurricular work.  If you're serious about trying before
> you buy (and are dying to spend some cash), consider picking
> up an SSG 5 for home use.
>   The SSG 520 would probably be closer to the PIX in form
> (similar width; lower, longer, and probably louder), but
> with a... tad more performance headroom.  The old PIX specs
> tended to be a bit... optimistic; I don't know about the new
> ASA.  In my experience you can take the Juniper performance
> specs at face value.
>   The JUNOS angle is interesting -- the long-rumored union
> of JUNOS and ScreenOS would yield a router with superior
> security features and a firewall with superior routing
> features.
>
> Peter E. Fry
>
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