The new Cisco Secure PIX 525 is the latest and largest addition to the PIX 500 series and is intended for Enterprise and Service Provider use. It has a throughput of 370 Mbps with the ability to handle as many as 280,000 simultaneous sessions. The 600 MHz CPU of the PIX 525 can enable it to deliver an additional 25-30% increase capacity for firewalling services.

The Cisco Secure PIX Firewall 525 is part of the world-leading Cisco Secure PIX Firewall series, providing today's networking customers with unmatched security, reliability, and performance. Ideal for protecting the Enterprise Headquarters' perimeter, the PIX 525 delivers full firewall protection, as well as IP Security (IPsec) virtual private network (VPN) capabilities.