Cisco Additional Kubernetes WAF Runtime Protection License
Secure your containerized applications with Cisco's Kubernetes Web Application Firewall runtime protection, enabling protection for up to 1000 pods.
- Enhanced Security: Access advanced Web Application Firewall capabilities specifically designed for Kubernetes environments.
- Runtime Protection: Coverage for real-time threat detection and mitigation within your containerized applications.
- Scalable Capacity: Entitlement to protect up to 1000 individual Kubernetes pods with robust security policies.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against common web threats and vulnerabilities to meet regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco license provides additional Web Application Firewall (WAF) runtime protection for Kubernetes environments. It unlocks advanced security features to safeguard containerized applications against web-based threats, ensuring operational integrity and data security.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription license integrates with existing Kubernetes deployments. It is essential for businesses running critical applications on Kubernetes that require continuous security monitoring and threat prevention.
- Kubernetes-Native Security: Integrates directly into your Kubernetes cluster for efficient policy enforcement.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Identifies and blocks common web attacks like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and more.
- Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP): Monitors and protects applications from within, detecting and blocking attacks in real-time.
- Policy Management: Centralized control and configuration of security policies across your containerized applications.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Provides access to the latest security updates and features throughout the license term.
This Cisco Kubernetes WAF license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to secure their containerized applications without the overhead of complex infrastructure management.
What This Enables
Enable Real-time Application Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy advanced Web Application Firewall capabilities directly within their Kubernetes clusters. This ensures immediate detection and blocking of common web exploits targeting running applications.
containerized application deployments, microservices architectures, cloud-native environments, CI/CD pipelines
Streamline Kubernetes Security Management
Streamline the security operations for containerized workloads by centralizing WAF policy management. This simplifies the protection of numerous applications and microservices across the Kubernetes environment.
dynamic container orchestration, multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters, automated deployment workflows, hybrid cloud deployments
Automate Security for Microservices
Automate the enforcement of security policies for individual microservices running in Kubernetes. This license provides runtime protection that adapts to the ephemeral nature of containers, reducing manual intervention.
API gateway security, stateless application protection, service mesh integration, container security posture
Key Features
Kubernetes-Native WAF Integration
Provides security directly within the Kubernetes ecosystem, simplifying deployment and management for containerized applications.
Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP)
Protects applications from within by detecting and blocking attacks in real-time, minimizing the attack surface.
Scalable Pod Protection
Enables security for up to 1000 Kubernetes pods, allowing businesses to scale their protected applications effectively.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest security updates, threat intelligence, and feature enhancements throughout the license term.
Centralized Policy Management
Offers a unified platform to define, deploy, and manage security policies across diverse Kubernetes applications.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR, making advanced WAF protection for their Kubernetes applications essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating robust security measures for all applications, including those deployed on Kubernetes.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer payment data and personal information, requiring strong security to prevent breaches and maintain customer trust, especially for e-commerce platforms on Kubernetes.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operators are increasingly adopting Kubernetes for managing operational technology (OT) and IT applications, requiring security solutions to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kubernetes WAF runtime protection?
Kubernetes WAF runtime protection is a security solution designed to safeguard applications running within a Kubernetes environment. It provides real-time defense against web-based attacks at the application layer.
How does this license apply to my Kubernetes deployment?
This license enables additional Web Application Firewall capabilities for your Kubernetes cluster, specifically for runtime protection. It allows you to secure up to 1000 individual pods with advanced security features.
Is this license suitable for SMBs and mid-market companies?
Yes, this license is designed for businesses of all sizes, including SMBs and mid-market companies, that utilize Kubernetes for their applications and require robust web security without the complexity of traditional WAF deployments.
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.