Cisco Firepower 1120 Network Security/Firewall Appliance

The Cisco Firepower 1120 Network Security/Firewall Appliance is a premier next-generation firewall designed for small to midsize businesses, branch offices, and remote sites seeking enterprise-grade protection without complexity. Built around Cisco’s Threat Defense architecture, this 1U appliance combines robust firewall capabilities with integrated intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, URL filtering, and application control to deliver comprehensive security across your network edge. With streamlined management, scalable licensing, and flexible deployment options, the Firepower 1120 helps organizations enforce precise security policies, detect and block evolving threats, and reduce the risk of data breaches in today’s threat landscape.

Engineered for reliable performance and consistent protection, the Firepower 1120 integrates stateful inspection with multi-layer threat protection. It delivers deep visibility into network traffic, enabling you to understand application usage, identify anomalous behavior, and respond quickly to incidents. The appliance fits neatly into existing networks and supports centralized management through Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) or, for smaller deployments, Cisco Firepower Device Manager (FDM). This makes it easier to deploy, configure, and maintain security policies across multiple sites, while Cisco SecureX integration helps connect threat intelligence with security workflows. The result is a scalable, future-ready security solution that protects workloads, users, and data from the latest cyber threats.

Whether you are consolidating security for a regional branch, protecting a distributed workforce, or upgrading an aging firewall, the Cisco Firepower 1120 provides a flexible platform that balances performance, protection, and simplicity. It supports SSL/TLS inspection to reveal hidden threats, advanced URL filtering to control risky sites, and application visibility and control to enforce policy on dynamic traffic. With its compact 1U footprint, reliable hardware, and Cisco’s proven security software ecosystem, this appliance is designed to deliver persistent threat protection as your organization grows.

• Next-Generation Firewall with Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) for comprehensive, multi-layer protection against known and unknown threats.
• Intelligent threat protection that combines malware defense, URL filtering, and application control to reduce attack surface and prevent data loss across users and devices.
• Centralized management and policy control via Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) or Firepower Device Manager (FDM) for small deployments, enabling consistent security postures across sites.
• Flexible networking and deployment options with multiple Ethernet interfaces and scalable licensing to add features as your needs evolve, including SSL inspection and VPN capabilities.
• Smaller form factor with enterprise-grade reliability, designed for continuous operation in branch offices, remote sites, and distributed enterprises.

Technical Details of Cisco Firepower 1120

• Form factor: 1U rack-mount appliance built for compact data centers, remote offices, and distributed locations.
• Network interfaces: Flexible port options with multiple 1-Gbps Ethernet interfaces (SKU-dependent) to support edge, DMZ, and internal networks.
• Security capabilities: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense includes firewalling, IPS, malware protection, URL filtering, application visibility and control, and SSL/TLS inspection to expose threats hidden in encrypted traffic.
• Management: Centralized policy management via Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) or Firepower Device Manager (FDM) for smaller environments, with easy onboarding, configuration, and real-time monitoring.
• Deployment and scalability: Supports scalable licensing and deployment options that accommodate growing networks, with capabilities suitable for small offices up to multi-site environments.

How to install Cisco Firepower 1120

• Unpack and rack-mount the Firepower 1120 in a suitable environment with proper airflow and stable power.
• Connect network cables to the appropriate interfaces for your edge and internal networks, then attach the power supply and boot the appliance.
• Access the setup interface via the appliance’s IP address or through a connected management console, and begin the initial configuration.
• Choose your management path: use Cisco Firepower Management Center for centralized policy control or Firepower Device Manager for simpler local administration.
• Apply the required licenses, update to the latest Firepower software version, import or define security policies, and enable the threat defense modules you need (IPS, URL filtering, SSL inspection, etc.).

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Cisco Firepower 1120 best used for? The 1120 is a compact, enterprise-grade NGFW designed for small to mid-sized businesses, branch offices, and distributed sites that require robust threat protection, granular policy control, and centralized management.
• What security features does it include? It includes firewalling, intrusion prevention, malware protection, URL filtering, application visibility and control, and SSL/TLS inspection to detect and block threats in encrypted traffic.
• How is management handled? Management can be centralized through Cisco Firepower Management Center for large deployments or managed locally with Firepower Device Manager for smaller environments, with additional integration to Cisco SecureX for threat intelligence and automation.
• Can it handle VPN and remote access? Yes, the Firepower 1120 supports secure VPN connections and can be configured to protect remote users and sites as part of a holistic security strategy.
• Do I need additional licenses? To enable full Threat Defense capabilities (IPS, malware protection, URL filtering, SSL inspection, etc.), appropriate licenses are required. Licensing can be scaled as your network grows.