Cisco Additional Kubernetes WAF Runtime Protection - 50 Pods
Secure your Kubernetes applications with Cisco Additional Kubernetes WAF Runtime Protection, providing essential security for up to 50 pods.
- Access to: Advanced Web Application Firewall capabilities for containerized applications.
- Coverage for: Runtime protection against sophisticated web-based threats targeting Kubernetes deployments.
- Protection against: Exploits, zero-day attacks, and malicious traffic attempting to compromise your applications.
- Entitlement to: Enhanced visibility and control over application traffic within your Kubernetes environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Additional Kubernetes WAF Runtime Protection license provides essential security features for your containerized applications running in Kubernetes environments. It enables advanced web application firewall capabilities to protect against a wide range of web-based threats.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license integrates into existing Kubernetes clusters to offer runtime security. It is ideal for businesses that host their own applications or critical services within containerized infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security: Defend against OWASP Top 10 threats and other common web attacks.
- Runtime Protection: Monitor and block malicious activity in real-time within your Kubernetes pods.
- Application Visibility: Gain insights into traffic patterns and potential security incidents.
- Compliance Support: Help meet regulatory requirements by securing sensitive application data.
- Scalable Capacity: Extends protection to an additional 50 Kubernetes pods.
This Cisco license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to bolster their Kubernetes application security without the overhead of enterprise-grade infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Kubernetes Application Runtime Security
Enable teams to deploy advanced web application firewall capabilities directly within their Kubernetes clusters. Streamline the protection of containerized applications against common web exploits and zero-day threats.
containerized deployments, microservices architecture, cloud-native applications, CI/CD pipelines
Automate Threat Detection and Response
Automate the detection and blocking of malicious traffic targeting web applications hosted in Kubernetes. Streamline security operations by reducing manual intervention in threat mitigation.
dynamic application environments, microservices, container orchestration, automated security workflows
Enhance Application Compliance Posture
Enable teams to meet regulatory and compliance requirements by securing sensitive data transmitted through web applications. Support adherence to standards like PCI DSS and HIPAA by protecting against data breaches.
regulated industries, sensitive data handling, compliance-driven IT, secure application development
Key Features
Kubernetes-Native WAF
Provides application security tailored for containerized environments, protecting against web attacks.
Runtime Protection
Monitors and defends applications in real-time against active threats and exploits.
Pod-Level Security
Extends security controls to individual pods, ensuring granular protection for your applications.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to security features and updates on a predictable billing cycle.
50 Pod Capacity
Provides protection for a defined number of Kubernetes pods, scalable to your deployment needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR, making WAF essential for their online banking and trading platforms.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures for patient portals and data management applications.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers handle significant volumes of customer payment data and personal information, requiring advanced security to prevent breaches and maintain customer trust in e-commerce and loyalty platforms.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are targets for sophisticated cyberattacks and must protect citizen data and critical infrastructure, demanding layered security solutions for public-facing applications and internal systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kubernetes WAF Runtime Protection?
It is a security solution that acts as a Web Application Firewall specifically for applications running inside Kubernetes pods, providing real-time protection against web-based threats.
What does '50 Pods' refer to?
This license enables the runtime protection features for up to 50 individual Kubernetes pods within your environment.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, providing ongoing access to the WAF features and updates for the duration of the term.
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.