Cisco Part Number: CSF220-TD-K9 is a Cisco Secure Firewall 220 Appliance, Threat Defense
Cisco CSF220-TD-K9 – Secure Firewall 220 Appliance with Threat Defense
The Cisco CSF220-TD-K9 is a powerful, compact next-generation firewall designed to deliver enterprise-grade security, connectivity, and performance for distributed networks, small branch offices, and SOHO deployments. Built on the Cisco Secure Firewall 200 Series platform, this model pairs robust hardware with Cisco’s advanced Threat Defense software to protect against evolving cyber threats while ensuring network visibility, scalability, and simplified management.
Overview
- Part of the Cisco Secure Firewall 200 Series, tailored for edge environments and small branch deployment.
- Pre-loaded with Cisco Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) software — consolidating firewall, intrusion prevention, application control, and more into a single unified platform.
- Compact, fanless form factor designed for desktop, rack, or wall placement with minimal noise and power usage.
Key Security Capabilities
- Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW): Offers deep packet inspection and multi-layer threat defense to safeguard network traffic.
- Threat Defense & IPS: Integrated Snort 3 IDS/IPS system with machine learning-based exploit detection.
- Application & User Control: Allows granular visibility and policy enforcement based on user, app, and network context.
- Encrypted Traffic Insights: AI-powered Encrypted Visibility Engine (EVE) provides visibility into encrypted sessions without full decryption.
Performance Highlights
- Firewall Throughput: Up to 1.5 Gbps for combined firewall and application visibility & control.
- Intrusion Prevention Throughput: Up to 1.5 Gbps with IPS enabled.
- IPsec VPN Throughput: Up to 1.2 Gbps with fastpath optimization.
- TLS Decryption: Up to 0.7 Gbps of encrypted traffic processing.
- Sessions & Scalability: Support for thousands of concurrent sessions and hundreds of new connections per second.
Hardware & Connectivity
- Compact, Fanless Chassis: Quiet operation with low power consumption — ideal for office environments.
- Ports: 4× 1 GbE RJ-45 and 1× 1 Gb SFP for flexible uplink options.
- Management Interfaces: Dedicated 1 Gb management port plus USB-C and RJ-45 console connectivity.
- Storage & Ports: Built-in 64 GB storage and USB 3.0 port for system extensibility.
- High Availability: Active/standby support for uninterrupted service.
Management & Integration
- Centralized or Local Management: Manage multiple firewalls via Cisco Security Cloud Control or on-premises management tools.
- Zero-Touch Provisioning: Simplifies deployment and reduces operational overhead for distributed locations.
- Seamless Cisco Ecosystem Integration: Integrates with Cisco Umbrella, Secure Access, Endpoint Security, SD-WAN, and more for comprehensive threat protection.
Use Case Scenarios
- Small Office & SOHO: Ideal security foundation for small offices requiring robust perimeter protection.
- Branch Office Network Security: Acts as a resilient edge device within a larger enterprise security fabric.
- Hybrid Mesh Firewall Deployment: Extends consistent policy enforcement from headquarters out to distributed locations.
The Cisco CSF220-TD-K9 combines advanced security technologies, scalable performance, and versatile management to meet the needs of modern small business and distributed enterprise environments — providing high levels of protection without compromising on connectivity or ease of deployment.
