DESC: Cisco PIX Firewall is the dedicated firewall appliance in Cisco's firewall family. PIX Firewall delivers strong security without impacting network performance. The product line scales to meet a range of customer requirements. PIX Firewall is the leading product in its segment of the firewall market. The PIX Firewall provides full firewall protection that completely conceals the architecture of an internal network from the outside world. Virtual private network (VPN) connections using the IP Security Protocol (IPSec) standards can be made with PIX Firewall. PIX Firewall enforces secure access between an internal network and an intranet, extranet links, and the Internet.