Cisco DEFENSEPRO 20-4 SSL, DDOS Software License
The Cisco DEFENSEPRO 20-4 SSL, DDOS Software License provides essential protection against distributed denial of service attacks for your critical business applications.
- Enhanced Security: Coverage for advanced SSL and DDoS attack mitigation capabilities.
- Continuous Operation: Protection against service disruptions that impact revenue and reputation.
- License Compliance: Ensures access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates.
- Scalable Capacity: Unlocks the full potential of your Cisco security platform for evolving threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DEFENSEPRO 20-4 SSL, DDOS Software License is a subscription-based platform license that unlocks advanced security features for your Cisco network infrastructure. It specifically enables robust defense mechanisms against sophisticated Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and provides comprehensive SSL inspection capabilities to protect your sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted service availability.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses that rely on their network for daily operations. It integrates with existing Cisco security platforms, enhancing their ability to detect and mitigate threats before they impact users or critical business functions, thereby maintaining operational continuity and protecting digital assets.
- Advanced Threat Mitigation: Defends against volumetric, protocol, and application-layer DDoS attacks.
- SSL Inspection: Decrypts and inspects SSL/TLS traffic to identify hidden threats.
- Real-time Protection: Provides immediate defense against emerging and zero-day attack vectors.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables granular control over traffic flow and access policies.
- Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Cisco's security ecosystem for unified management.
Equip your business with enterprise-grade DDoS and SSL protection without the enterprise overhead, ensuring your network remains secure and available.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced DDoS and SSL Threat Mitigation
Enable teams to defend against sophisticated volumetric, protocol, and application-layer DDoS attacks. Streamline the inspection of SSL/TLS encrypted traffic to uncover hidden malware and policy violations.
cloud-hosted applications, on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, critical business services
Ensure Business Continuity and Service Availability
Automate the detection and mitigation of denial of service attacks that threaten to disrupt critical business operations. Protect revenue streams and customer trust by maintaining constant access to online services.
customer-facing portals, e-commerce platforms, internal operational systems, high-availability networks
Enhance Network Security Posture
Provide IT professionals with the tools to enforce granular security policies for both inbound and outbound SSL traffic. Gain visibility into encrypted communications to identify and block malicious content.
secure network perimeters, compliance-driven environments, multi-layered security architectures, threat intelligence integration
Key Features
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Mitigation
Protects against large-scale attacks designed to overwhelm network resources and disrupt services, ensuring continuous operation.
SSL/TLS Traffic Inspection
Provides visibility into encrypted traffic to detect and block hidden threats, malware, and policy violations.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to the latest security updates and threat intelligence without large upfront capital expenditure.
Platform Integration
Works with existing Cisco security infrastructure, simplifying deployment and management for IT teams.
Real-time Threat Detection
Identifies and neutralizes emerging threats quickly, minimizing the window of vulnerability for your business.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust protection against DDoS attacks to maintain service availability for critical trading and banking operations, and must inspect SSL traffic for compliance with stringent data security regulations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure uninterrupted access to patient data and critical systems, making DDoS protection essential, while SSL inspection helps meet HIPAA compliance by securing sensitive health information.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses rely on constant online availability for sales and bookings; DDoS mitigation prevents revenue loss, and SSL inspection secures customer payment data.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need to protect public-facing services from disruption and ensure the security of citizen data, making advanced threat mitigation and secure communication protocols vital.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this software license?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term duration is determined at the time of purchase and is outlined in your agreement with Zent Networks.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed to enhance the capabilities of compatible Cisco security platforms. Specific hardware compatibility details are available and should be confirmed based on your existing Cisco deployment.
How does this license protect my business?
It provides advanced defenses against DDoS attacks that can cause downtime and loss of revenue. It also allows for inspection of SSL traffic, uncovering threats hidden within encrypted communications, thereby protecting your data and reputation.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.