Why Meraki MX Is Built for Today’s IT Teams

IT teams are expected to do more than ever: manage remote users, ensure compliance, prevent cyber threats, and maintain uptime — all without slowing down business growth.

To maintain a highly available and secure network, an organization mut keep up with the latest advancements in firewall technology.  But many still rely on legacy firewalls that are nearing (or even past) their supportable life, such as the Meraki MX84 or older Cisco ASA 5500 devices. These outdated tools simply can’t keep up with modern demands.

That’s where the Meraki MX firewall family comes in — delivering cloud-managed security designed for speed, simplicity, and scale.

Meraki MX: Cloud Managed Simplicity

Unlike traditional firewalls that require heavy manual configuration, the Meraki MX family is built for ease of use and fast deployment.

• Higher throughput and performance
• Stronger, layered security protections
• Ongoing software and feature support

With Meraki MX, IT teams gain the visibility and control they need without added complexity. Whether you’re managing a single office or dozens of distributed sites, MX firewalls deliver enterprise-grade protection through an intuitive, centralized dashboard.

• Cloud-Based Management: Monitor all sites from one portal — no VPNs or remote logins required.
• Built-In SD-WAN: Optimize WAN traffic for better uptime and performance.
• Next-Gen Security: Intrusion prevention (IPS), malware scanning, and content filtering included.
• Zero-Touch Provisioning: Deploy devices remotely in minutes.
• Auto VPN: Instantly create secure, site-to-site connections without manual setup.

For lean IT teams, the MX’s automation and simplicity aren’t just convenient — they’re game-changing.

Still Using Meraki MX84 or Cisco ASA 5500? You're at Risk.

End-of-life security tools leave organizations exposed. The Meraki MX84 or Cisco ASA 5500 no longer receive updates and are actively targeted by attackers, according to FBI alerts.

• Cisco ASA 5500 Series

• • Status: End of Support Life (EoSL) August 31, 2026

  • Security Support:  No patches

  • Recommended Action: Transition to new MX models or Cisco Secure Firewall
    
    

• Meraki MX84
  
  

  • Status: EoSL October 31, 2026

  • Security Support:  No future updates

  • Recommended Action: Transition to new MX models
    
    

• Meraki MX (current models)
  
  

  • Status: Fully supported

  • Security Support: Active updates

  • Recommended Action: Deploy as a cloud-ready upgrade

Meraki MX is the product family that replaces the retired MX84 — with newer models like the MX85, MX95, and MX105 offering stronger performance, modern security, and ongoing innovation. It isn’t just the replacement; it’s the evolution.

Is Meraki MX Right for Your Business?

• Simplify multi-site management without the need to grow your IT staff.
• Secure remote and hybrid users while reducing attack surfaces at the edge.
• Scale seamlessly as you grow with security that adapts, not slows you down.
• Gain centralized visibility and faster response without adding complexity.

Security That Grows With You

As a Cisco Secure Firewall product, Meraki MX can operate as your standalone primary defense — or integrate into a larger, layered security architecture.

• • • 24/7 monitoring
    • Policy enforcement
    • Threat detection and response
    • Compliance reporting
    • Remote troubleshooting

With BBH’s managed services, you go from reactive to proactive — without adding headcount. 

Limited Time Offer

To help strengthen your overall security posture, BBH is offering qualified organizations a complimentary Microsoft 365 CIS Assessment — a $5,000 value. This assessment identifies risks, closes gaps, and ensures your Microsoft 365 environment is configured securely.

Want to explore how Meraki MX fits into your security stack?
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