Cisco 8000 Series XL Security Add-On
The Cisco 8000 Series XL Security Add-On license provides essential security features to protect your business network from evolving threats.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Access advanced threat prevention capabilities to safeguard critical business data.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements with robust security controls and logging.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network performance with integrated security services.
- Feature Enablement: Unlock advanced security functionalities for comprehensive network protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This platform software license, the Cisco 8000 Series XL Security Add-On, is designed to extend the security capabilities of your Cisco 8000 Series network devices. It provides critical security features and functionalities necessary for protecting business networks against a wide range of cyber threats, ensuring data integrity and operational resilience.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to bolster their network defenses. It integrates directly with existing Cisco 8000 Series hardware, enhancing the security posture of the core network infrastructure that supports daily business operations and sensitive data.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Integrates next-generation security features to detect and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables granular control over network access and traffic flow, enforcing security policies effectively.
- Security Monitoring: Provides enhanced visibility into network activity and potential security incidents.
- Compliance Support: Helps organizations meet industry-specific security and data protection regulations.
- Scalable Security: Designed to grow with your business needs, offering flexible security enhancements.
Equip your business with advanced network security without the complexity of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to protect their network infrastructure from malware, intrusions, and other advanced cyber threats. Streamline the detection and mitigation of security incidents to maintain business continuity.
businesses with sensitive data, organizations requiring high network uptime, companies with remote workforces, environments with critical IT infrastructure
Strengthen Regulatory Compliance
Automate the enforcement of security policies and logging to meet stringent industry regulations and compliance standards. Ensure audit readiness and maintain a strong security posture for sensitive information.
businesses handling personal identifiable information, organizations subject to data privacy laws, companies in regulated industries, environments requiring detailed security logs
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Streamline network security management by providing enhanced visibility into traffic patterns and potential threats. Gain granular control over network access and policy enforcement to reduce vulnerabilities.
organizations managing complex network topologies, businesses with distributed IT assets, teams needing centralized security management, environments with strict access control requirements
Key Features
Advanced Malware Protection
Detects and blocks sophisticated malware and zero-day threats before they impact your business operations.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Identifies and stops malicious network activity in real-time, preventing unauthorized access and data exfiltration.
URL Filtering
Blocks access to malicious or inappropriate websites, protecting users from phishing and malware distribution.
Application Visibility and Control
Provides insight into network traffic by application, allowing for better policy enforcement and resource allocation.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers flexible and scalable security features that can be updated regularly to address emerging threats.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security measures to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA is paramount, necessitating robust security controls and compliance features to prevent data breaches and ensure system integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent unauthorized access and maintain client trust and data privacy.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) is critical to prevent disruptions and protect sensitive intellectual property, requiring specialized network security solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco 8000 Series XL Security Add-On?
It is a software license subscription that enhances the security capabilities of Cisco 8000 Series routers. It unlocks advanced threat prevention and security management features.
What type of businesses benefit most from this license?
SMB and mid-market companies that rely heavily on their network infrastructure and need to protect sensitive data from cyber threats will benefit significantly. It's ideal for organizations prioritizing security and compliance.
How is this license billed?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-year, providing continuous access to security features and updates.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.