Cisco Catalyst 2K/3K Advanced Security Subscription
Secure your Cisco Catalyst 2000 and 3000 series switches with a 1-year advanced security subscription, unlocking critical threat detection and mitigation capabilities.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Gain access to advanced security features that identify and neutralize emerging network threats.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements and industry standards by implementing robust security controls on your network.
- Continuous Protection: Benefit from ongoing updates and intelligence to defend against evolving cyber attack vectors.
- Operational Stability: Ensure uninterrupted network performance and data integrity through proactive security measures.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco Catalyst 2000 and 3000 series switches, providing advanced security features. It unlocks capabilities designed to protect your network infrastructure from sophisticated threats, ensuring data integrity and operational continuity.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who manage their own network devices. It integrates directly with existing Cisco Catalyst switches, enhancing their security posture without requiring a complete hardware overhaul.
- Advanced Threat Intelligence: Access to up-to-date threat signatures and behavioral analysis to detect and block malicious activity.
- Intrusion Prevention: Implement robust intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities to stop attacks in real-time.
- Secure Network Access: Enhance access control and segmentation to limit the lateral movement of threats within the network.
- Visibility and Reporting: Gain deeper insights into network security events and generate reports for compliance and auditing.
- Simplified Licensing: A straightforward 1-year subscription model for predictable budgeting and easy renewal.
This Cisco security subscription provides essential advanced protection for your core network switches, offering enterprise-grade security without the enterprise overhead for growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated intrusion prevention capabilities on their core network switches. Streamline the identification and blocking of malicious traffic to safeguard sensitive business data.
on-premises network infrastructure, managed IT environments, business continuity planning, network security hardening
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies across network segments. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring consistent application of access controls and threat mitigation rules.
multi-segment networks, regulatory compliance adherence, IT policy management, network access control
Enhance Network Visibility and Incident Response
Enable IT professionals to gain deeper visibility into network traffic patterns and security events. Automate the collection of security logs to expedite incident response and forensic analysis.
security operations monitoring, IT incident management, network traffic analysis, log management
Key Features
Advanced Threat Detection Engine
Identifies and neutralizes known and emerging cyber threats in real-time to prevent network compromise.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Actively blocks malicious traffic and attack attempts before they can impact network operations or data.
Secure Network Segmentation
Allows for the creation of isolated network zones to limit the spread of threats and protect critical assets.
Real-time Threat Intelligence Updates
Ensures continuous protection against the latest threats through automated updates to threat signatures and behavioral analysis.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and ensures access to the latest security features and support for a defined period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security measures to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced network security essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust network security to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, demanding strong network security to prevent data theft and maintain client trust and regulatory compliance.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process payment card data and customer information, requiring advanced security to comply with PCI DSS and protect against point-of-sale threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific Cisco Catalyst switch models does this subscription apply to?
This subscription is designed for Cisco Catalyst 2000 and 3000 series switches. Please verify compatibility with your specific model.
What is the difference between basic security and advanced security features?
Advanced security features typically include more sophisticated threat detection, intrusion prevention, and granular policy enforcement capabilities beyond the basic security functions.
How is the subscription activated?
Activation typically involves registering the license with your Cisco account and applying it to your managed switches through Cisco's licensing portal.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.