Cisco Catalyst 2K/3K Advanced Security Subscription
Secure your Cisco Catalyst 2000 and 3000 series switches with a 3-year advanced security subscription, providing essential threat intelligence and network protection.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Access to advanced security features to identify and mitigate emerging network threats.
- Continuous Updates: Benefit from ongoing security intelligence updates and vulnerability patches to maintain a strong security posture.
- Extended Protection: Secure your network infrastructure for a full three years, ensuring consistent security coverage.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices for network security and data protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco advanced security subscription provides enhanced threat detection and mitigation capabilities for your Cisco Catalyst 2000 and 3000 series network switches. It unlocks advanced security features and ensures your network is protected against the latest cyber threats through continuous updates and intelligence.
Designed for businesses that rely on their network infrastructure, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing SMB and mid-market environments. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco switches, providing a critical layer of security without requiring extensive new hardware investments.
- Advanced Threat Intelligence: Stay ahead of evolving threats with up-to-date security intelligence feeds.
- Intrusion Prevention: Detect and block malicious traffic and unauthorized access attempts.
- Malware Defense: Protect your network from known and emerging malware threats.
- Security Policy Enforcement: Ensure consistent application of security policies across your network.
- Extended Support: Maintain access to critical security updates and vendor support for the subscription term.
This subscription offers essential security enhancements for your Cisco Catalyst switches, providing peace of mind and robust protection for your business network.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated cyber threats targeting their network infrastructure. Streamline the process of defending against malware, intrusions, and unauthorized access attempts.
on-premises network infrastructure, managed security services, multi-site operations, business continuity planning
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the consistent application of security policies across all connected devices on the network. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring that security configurations meet regulatory and internal standards.
regulated environments, distributed workforces, IT policy management, network segmentation
Maintain Up-to-Date Threat Intelligence
Ensure your network security defenses are always current with the latest threat intelligence and vulnerability patches. Support continuous operation by minimizing the risk of zero-day exploits and known attack vectors.
critical infrastructure protection, proactive security monitoring, risk mitigation strategies, IT asset lifecycle management
Key Features
Advanced Threat Intelligence Feeds
Protects against known and emerging threats by providing real-time updates to security systems.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities
Detects and blocks malicious network activity, preventing unauthorized access and potential breaches.
Malware Defense Mechanisms
Identifies and quarantines or removes malicious software, safeguarding data and systems.
Security Policy Management
Ensures consistent enforcement of security rules across the network, simplifying compliance and management.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term security coverage and budget predictability for essential network protection.
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 network threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating advanced security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring strong network security to prevent data leaks and maintain client trust and compliance with data privacy laws.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology networks are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks; advanced security subscriptions help protect critical infrastructure and prevent operational disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Cisco Catalyst switch series are covered by this subscription?
This subscription is specifically designed for Cisco Catalyst 2000 and 3000 series switches. Please verify compatibility with your specific model.
What is the term of this subscription?
The subscription term is for three (3) years from the date of activation, providing extended security coverage for your network infrastructure.
Does this subscription include hardware support?
This is a software and security feature subscription. It enhances the security capabilities of your existing hardware but does not typically include hardware replacement or repair services, which are usually covered by separate support contracts.
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.