Cisco Additional Kubernetes WAF Runtime Protection
Cisco Additional Kubernetes WAF Runtime Protection provides essential security for your containerized applications, enabling protection for up to 1000 pods.
- Enhanced Security: Coverage for critical web application vulnerabilities within your Kubernetes environment.
- Runtime Protection: Continuous monitoring and defense against emerging threats targeting your containerized workloads.
- Scalable Capacity: Entitlement to protect up to 1000 pods, accommodating growing application deployments.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against common web attacks helps meet regulatory and data privacy requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco subscription license provides additional runtime protection for your Kubernetes environments using a Web Application Firewall (WAF). It is designed to secure containerized applications by detecting and blocking malicious traffic and common web exploits at runtime, ensuring the integrity and availability of your services.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to bolster the security posture of their cloud-native applications. It integrates with existing Kubernetes deployments, offering a critical layer of defense for applications hosted in containerized infrastructures.
- Runtime Application Self-Protection: Defends applications from within, identifying and blocking attacks in real time.
- Kubernetes Native Security: Tailored for containerized environments, understanding the nuances of pod and service interactions.
- Threat Intelligence Integration: Benefits from Cisco's global threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging attack vectors.
- Policy Enforcement: Allows granular control over traffic and application access based on defined security policies.
- Visibility and Reporting: Provides insights into security events and application traffic for better incident response.
Secure your containerized applications with Cisco's advanced WAF capabilities, offering enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise overhead for your business.
What This Enables
Enable Containerized Application Security
Enable teams to deploy and run containerized applications with confidence by providing real-time protection against web-based threats. Streamline security operations by automating the detection and blocking of common and advanced application attacks.
cloud-native deployments, microservices architectures, containerized development pipelines, dynamic application environments
Automate Threat Detection and Response
Automate the identification and mitigation of security threats targeting web applications within Kubernetes clusters. Streamline incident response by providing immediate blocking of malicious traffic and detailed logging for forensic analysis.
CI/CD integration, automated security workflows, continuous monitoring setups, agile development practices
Meet Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
Ensure your applications meet stringent compliance standards by protecting sensitive data from common web exploits like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Maintain regulatory adherence through continuous security monitoring and robust access controls.
data privacy regulations, financial services applications, healthcare data handling, secure development lifecycles
Key Features
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Runtime Protection
Protects applications from common web exploits and zero-day threats in real time.
Kubernetes Integration
Secures containerized applications natively within your Kubernetes environment.
Scalable Pod Coverage
Provides security for up to 1000 pods, adapting to your deployment size.
Threat Intelligence Feed
Leverages Cisco's global intelligence to defend against evolving attack vectors.
Policy Enforcement Engine
Enables granular control over traffic and application access for enhanced security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced WAF protection essential for their web applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to prevent breaches and ensure application integrity for patient portals and internal systems.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant volumes of customer payment data and personal information, requiring comprehensive security to prevent fraud and maintain trust, especially for e-commerce platforms and booking systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage highly confidential client data, demanding strict security protocols to prevent unauthorized access and maintain client privilege, particularly for client-facing portals and case management systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kubernetes WAF Runtime Protection?
Kubernetes WAF Runtime Protection is a security solution that defends web applications running in Kubernetes environments from malicious traffic and attacks at runtime. It acts as a shield, inspecting traffic and blocking threats before they can impact your applications.
How does this license apply to my Kubernetes deployment?
This is a software subscription license that enables additional runtime protection capabilities for your existing Kubernetes clusters. It is designed to secure your containerized applications and is licensed based on the number of pods you need to protect.
What types of threats does this license protect against?
This license protects against a wide range of web application threats, including but not limited to SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), command injection, and other common vulnerabilities. It also helps defend against emerging and zero-day threats through integrated threat intelligence.
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.