The world-leading Cisco PIX Security Appliance Series provides robust, enterprise-class, integrated network security services, including stateful inspection firewalling, deep protocol and application inspection, VPN, in-line intrusion protection, and rich multimedia and voice security—in cost-effective, easy-to-deploy solutions. The Cisco PIX family ranges from compact, "plug-and-play" desktop security appliances for small and home offices to modular, carrier-class gigabit security appliances for the most demanding enterprise and service-provider environments. The Cisco PIX Security Appliances are ideal for those looking for the best-of-breed firewall combined with comprehensive VPN support. They are also an excellent option for those organizations whose security policy recommends separate management of the security infrastructure, setting a clear demarcation between security and network operation.