Cisco AppWall Security Update Subscription
This Cisco Security Update Subscription for AppWall VA provides essential software updates and threat intelligence to maintain the security and performance of your web application firewall.
- Continuous Security Updates: Access to the latest security patches and vulnerability definitions to protect against emerging threats.
- Enhanced Threat Intelligence: Stay ahead of evolving cyber risks with up-to-date threat intelligence feeds integrated into your AppWall.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory and industry compliance requirements by ensuring your security controls are current.
- Optimized Performance: Regular updates contribute to the stable and efficient operation of your web application firewall.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Security Update Subscription (SUS) for AppWall Virtual Appliance (VA) provides essential software updates, security intelligence, and technical support. This subscription ensures your AppWall remains protected against the latest web application threats and vulnerabilities, maintaining its effectiveness in safeguarding your critical business applications.
This service is designed for businesses of all sizes that utilize Cisco AppWall to protect their web-facing applications. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for network security, application delivery, and compliance, ensuring their web application firewall operates at peak security and performance.
- Subscription-Based Updates: Delivers ongoing access to software updates and security content.
- Threat Intelligence Integration: Incorporates the latest threat data to identify and block malicious traffic.
- Virtual Appliance Support: Specifically tailored for the AppWall Virtual Appliance deployment.
- Security Posture Management: Aids in maintaining a strong security posture against web-based attacks.
- Extended Operational Lifespan: Ensures the continued relevance and effectiveness of your security investment.
This Cisco subscription is the essential choice for SMB and mid-market organizations needing to keep their web application firewall current and effective against evolving threats.
What This Enables
Maintain Up-to-Date Security Signatures
Enable teams to automatically receive and apply the latest security signatures and threat intelligence. This ensures the web application firewall can detect and block emerging threats in real-time.
virtual appliance deployments, network security infrastructure, application protection, continuous monitoring
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring your web application firewall adheres to the latest security standards and best practices. This subscription provides the necessary updates to meet audit requirements.
compliance-driven environments, data security policies, regulatory audits, secure application delivery
Automate Threat Prevention Updates
Automate the process of updating threat prevention capabilities for your web application firewall. This reduces manual effort and minimizes the window of vulnerability between threats and defenses.
IT operations management, security operations centers, automated security workflows, proactive threat mitigation
Key Features
Security Update Subscription (SUS)
Provides continuous access to software updates and security intelligence, ensuring your AppWall VA is protected against the latest threats.
AppWall Virtual Appliance (VA)
Specifically designed to enhance the security capabilities of your virtualized web application firewall deployment.
200M Capacity
Supports web application traffic up to 200 million requests per month, suitable for mid-sized to larger business operations.
SMS-1K Licensing
Refers to a specific Cisco licensing metric or tier, ensuring proper entitlement for the intended capacity and features.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable, recurring cost model for ongoing security updates and support, simplifying budget management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making up-to-date web application firewalls essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating advanced security measures like web application firewalls to prevent data breaches.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer payment card data, requiring strong protection against online fraud and compliance with PCI DSS standards.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must protect critical infrastructure and citizen data from cyber threats, adhering to stringent security mandates and ensuring continuous operational availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Security Update Subscription (SUS)?
A Security Update Subscription provides ongoing access to software updates, security patches, and threat intelligence for your Cisco security product. It ensures your device remains protected against the latest cyber threats.
What does the '200M' in the product name refer to?
The '200M' typically refers to the capacity of the subscription, often indicating the maximum number of monthly requests or a similar traffic metric the license supports for the AppWall Virtual Appliance.
How long is the subscription term?
Subscription terms can vary, but they are typically annual or multi-year. The specific term is defined at the time of purchase and is reflected in the billing cycle.
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.