Cisco Alteon WAF Subscription for 6K
Secure your web applications with a Cisco Alteon WAF subscription, providing advanced threat protection for up to 6,000 users annually.
- Subscription Term: Annual subscription ensures continuous access to the latest security features and updates.
- Capacity: Protects web applications serving up to 6,000 users, suitable for mid-sized organizations.
- Security Focus: Advanced Web Application Firewall capabilities to defend against common web exploits and zero-day threats.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory requirements by providing robust security controls for web-facing applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is an annual subscription license for Cisco's Alteon Web Application Firewall (WAF) solution, designed to protect web applications and APIs. The subscription provides access to advanced security features, threat intelligence updates, and ongoing support for a capacity of up to 6,000 users.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market companies who are responsible for securing their organization's web presence. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing a critical layer of defense for business-critical applications and sensitive data.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Identifies and mitigates a wide range of web attacks, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and bot mitigation.
- API Security: Protects APIs from common vulnerabilities and ensures secure data exchange.
- Centralized Management: Provides a unified console for policy management and security monitoring.
- Performance Optimization: Ensures application availability and performance while enforcing security policies.
- Regular Updates: Continuous updates to threat intelligence and software ensure protection against emerging threats.
This Cisco Alteon WAF subscription offers essential web application security for mid-market businesses seeking enterprise-grade protection without the overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Web Application Protection
Enable teams to deploy a robust Web Application Firewall to defend against common and sophisticated web attacks. Streamline the process of securing APIs and web services against threats like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
Organizations deploying public-facing web applications, Businesses hosting e-commerce platforms, Teams managing sensitive customer data online
Automate Threat Mitigation and Response
Automate the detection and blocking of malicious traffic targeting web applications, reducing manual intervention. Streamline security operations by integrating WAF alerts into existing security information and event management systems.
Businesses with high volumes of web traffic, Companies facing regulatory compliance audits, IT departments seeking to reduce alert fatigue
Ensure Compliance with Security Standards
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS and GDPR by implementing strong access controls and data protection for web applications. Support compliance efforts by providing detailed logging and reporting capabilities.
Organizations handling payment card information, Businesses operating under data privacy regulations, Companies requiring auditable security controls
Key Features
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Protects web applications from common exploits and zero-day threats, ensuring data integrity and availability.
API Security
Secures APIs against abuse and vulnerabilities, safeguarding data exchange between applications.
Bot Mitigation
Identifies and blocks malicious bots, preventing credential stuffing, scraping, and denial-of-service attacks.
Threat Intelligence Updates
Provides continuous updates to defend against the latest emerging threats and attack vectors.
Centralized Management Console
Simplifies policy configuration, monitoring, and reporting across the WAF deployment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions handle highly sensitive data and are prime targets for cyberattacks, requiring robust WAF solutions to meet strict regulatory compliance like PCI DSS and protect customer information.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient health information (PHI) under regulations like HIPAA, making advanced WAF capabilities essential for securing patient portals and electronic health record systems.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process large volumes of customer data, including payment card information, necessitating strong WAF defenses to prevent breaches and maintain PCI DSS compliance.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must secure public-facing websites and citizen data against sophisticated threats, often facing mandates for high levels of cybersecurity and data protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Alteon WAF?
Cisco Alteon WAF is a Web Application Firewall that protects web applications and APIs from cyber threats. It inspects traffic to identify and block malicious requests before they reach your applications.
What does the '6K' in the product title refer to?
The '6K' typically refers to the capacity of the license, meaning it supports up to 6,000 users or connections, depending on the specific licensing metric used by Cisco for this product.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription license, indicated by 'SUS SUBR' and 'YEARLY SUBR' in the distributor description. It requires annual renewal to maintain access to features and support.
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.