Cisco ASR 1000 Series Firewall Software Subscription
This Cisco subscription license unlocks advanced firewall capabilities for your ASR 1000 Series routers, ensuring robust network security and compliance for your business.
- Access to Advanced Security: Unlock next-generation firewall features, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat defense.
- Subscription Term: Provides continuous access to software features and updates for the duration of the subscription.
- Platform Compliance: Ensures your ASR 1000 Series platform meets current security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to essential security functions and ongoing vendor support for uninterrupted network protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco's ASR 1000 Series routers, specifically enabling advanced firewall functionalities. It provides access to critical security features, ensuring your network perimeter is protected against evolving threats.
Designed for businesses that rely on their network infrastructure for daily operations, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to maintain a secure and compliant network environment without the overhead of managing complex security hardware separately.
- Enhanced Threat Prevention: Integrates advanced security services directly into your routing platform.
- Feature Unlock: Activates comprehensive firewall capabilities, including intrusion prevention and application control.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software updates and security intelligence.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet industry regulations and internal security policies through consistent feature availability.
- Simplified Management: Streamlines security management by consolidating features within the existing ASR 1000 Series platform.
This Cisco software subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to enhance their network security posture with advanced, integrated firewall capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Threat Defense
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated intrusion prevention and detection systems directly on their core routing infrastructure. Streamline the enforcement of security policies across the network perimeter.
on-premises network deployments, multi-site organizations, hybrid cloud environments, business continuity planning
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Automate the process of meeting industry-specific security mandates and data protection regulations. Maintain an auditable trail of security configurations and feature adherence.
regulated industry operations, data-sensitive business processes, compliance-driven IT strategies, secure data handling
Enhance Security Posture
Streamline the integration of advanced security services, such as application-aware firewalling and threat intelligence feeds. Improve the overall resilience of the network against emerging cyber threats.
business-critical application delivery, network segmentation strategies, proactive security management, IT infrastructure modernization
Key Features
Next-Generation Firewall Capabilities
Provides advanced threat protection, including intrusion prevention and application visibility, directly on your ASR 1000 Series router.
Subscription-Based Access
Ensures continuous access to the latest security features, software updates, and threat intelligence for ongoing protection.
Integrated Security Services
Consolidates security functions within your existing routing platform, simplifying management and reducing hardware footprint.
Compliance Support
Helps meet stringent regulatory requirements and internal security policies through consistent and up-to-date security features.
Platform Performance Optimization
Designed to operate efficiently on the ASR 1000 Series, maintaining network performance while delivering robust security.
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 advanced firewalling essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient data privacy, necessitating strong network security measures and advanced threat protection.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, demanding high levels of network security to prevent breaches and maintain client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology networks are increasingly targeted, requiring secure network perimeters to protect critical infrastructure and prevent operational disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a platform software subscription license?
A platform software subscription license grants you the right to use specific software features on a particular hardware platform for a defined subscription term. It typically includes access to updates and support.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers, enabling advanced firewall capabilities on these devices.
What happens when the subscription expires?
Upon expiration, access to the licensed software features and any associated updates or support will cease. Renewal is required to maintain these capabilities.
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.