Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) WAF Subscription for 7K/8K
This 5-year Cisco ACE WAF subscription provides advanced web application security for your 7K/8K platforms, ensuring continuous protection and compliance.
- Continuous Protection: Safeguard your web applications against evolving threats and zero-day attacks throughout the 5-year subscription term.
- Feature Access: Unlock the full suite of Cisco ACE WAF capabilities, including advanced threat detection, granular policy control, and detailed reporting.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards with up-to-date security intelligence and enforcement.
- Operational Stability: Ensure uninterrupted service availability and performance by maintaining access to critical security updates and vendor support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ACE WAF Subscription for 7K/8K platforms is a 5-year software license that enables advanced web application firewall capabilities. It provides essential security features to protect your critical web assets from a wide range of online threats, ensuring business continuity and data integrity.
This subscription is designed for businesses that rely on web applications for their operations, including IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for network security and application performance. It integrates with Cisco's 7K and 8K hardware platforms, offering a scalable and robust solution for SMB and mid-market organizations.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Defend against SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other common web attacks.
- Granular Policy Control: Define and enforce custom security policies tailored to specific application needs.
- Real-time Monitoring & Reporting: Gain visibility into traffic patterns and security events with detailed logging and analytics.
- Compliance Support: Assist in meeting regulatory mandates for data protection and application security.
- Regular Updates: Receive continuous security intelligence and software updates to stay ahead of emerging threats.
This Cisco WAF subscription offers essential web security for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade protection without the overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Web Application Security
Enable teams to deploy robust protection against common and sophisticated web attacks, including SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Streamline the enforcement of security policies to safeguard sensitive data and maintain application integrity.
cloud-hosted applications, on-premises deployments, hybrid environments, business-critical web services
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Automate compliance with industry regulations and data privacy standards by implementing granular security controls and detailed logging. Maintain an audit trail of security events and policy enforcement to meet stringent compliance requirements.
PCI DSS environments, HIPAA-compliant operations, GDPR data handling, SOX reporting needs
Enhance Application Performance and Availability
Protect against denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that can cripple web application availability. Optimize traffic flow and ensure consistent user experience by mitigating threats in real-time.
high-traffic websites, e-commerce platforms, customer-facing portals, API gateways
Key Features
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Protects against common web exploits like SQL injection and cross-site scripting, safeguarding sensitive data.
Security Subscription
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates for ongoing protection.
5-Year Term
Provides long-term security planning and budget predictability for your web application defenses.
Platform Support (7K/8K)
Optimized for Cisco's 7K and 8K hardware, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
Compliance Features
Helps meet regulatory requirements by enforcing security policies and providing audit logs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced WAF capabilities essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures for patient portals and data exchange.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer payment data and personal information, requiring WAF protection to prevent breaches and maintain PCI DSS compliance.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must protect citizen data and critical infrastructure from cyber threats, often facing stringent security mandates and compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Web Application Firewall (WAF)?
A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security solution that monitors, filters, and blocks HTTP traffic to and from a web application. It protects web applications from attacks such as cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, and other vulnerabilities.
What does a subscription license provide?
A subscription license provides access to the software's features and ongoing updates, including security patches and threat intelligence, for a defined period. It ensures your security solution remains current and effective against evolving threats.
What hardware platforms does this subscription apply to?
This specific subscription is designed for Cisco's 7K and 8K series hardware platforms, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance within those environments.
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.