Cisco Catalyst 2K/3K Advanced Security Subscription
Secure your Cisco Catalyst 2000 and 3000 series switches with a 3-year advanced security subscription, unlocking critical threat intelligence and protection capabilities.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Gain access to real-time threat intelligence feeds and advanced analytics to identify and mitigate emerging cyber threats.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Improve understanding of network traffic patterns and potential security anomalies for proactive defense.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal security policies through robust security features.
- Extended Protection: Ensure continuous security updates and support for your core network infrastructure over a 3-year term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco Catalyst 2000 and 3000 series switches, providing advanced security features and threat intelligence. It enables enhanced protection against sophisticated cyber threats, improves network visibility, and ensures compliance with security best practices.
This subscription is designed for businesses that rely on Cisco Catalyst switches for their network infrastructure. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies will use this to bolster the security posture of their core switching layer, safeguarding critical business data and operations.
- Advanced Threat Intelligence: Access to Cisco's latest threat data to identify and block known and emerging malicious activities.
- Intrusion Prevention: Proactive blocking of unauthorized access attempts and malicious traffic.
- Security Policy Enforcement: Consistent application of security policies across the network.
- Regular Software Updates: Ensures your security features remain current against evolving threats.
- 3-Year Term: Predictable security coverage and budget management for an extended period.
This Cisco security subscription provides essential advanced protection for your core network switches, offering peace of mind and enhanced security for your business.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated cyber threats targeting the network infrastructure. Streamline the process of defending against intrusions and malware with real-time intelligence.
businesses with critical data assets, organizations with remote or hybrid workforces, companies managing sensitive customer information, networks with high traffic volumes
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Streamline network monitoring by providing deeper insights into traffic patterns and potential security anomalies. Automate the enforcement of security policies across switch ports and user access.
organizations with complex network topologies, businesses requiring granular access control, teams managing BYOD policies, environments with regulatory compliance needs
Ensure Continuous Security Updates
Automate the delivery of the latest security patches and threat intelligence updates to your Cisco switches. Enable teams to maintain a strong security posture against evolving cyber threats without manual intervention.
businesses with limited IT security staff, organizations prioritizing proactive security, companies operating in rapidly changing threat landscapes, environments with strict security update policies
Key Features
Advanced Threat Intelligence Feeds
Protects against known and emerging cyber threats by providing up-to-date malicious activity data.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities
Blocks unauthorized access and malicious traffic in real-time, preventing network compromise.
Enhanced Network Visibility Tools
Offers deeper insights into network traffic, aiding in the detection of anomalies and policy violations.
Regular Security Software Updates
Ensures your security features remain effective against the latest threats.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable security coverage and simplifies budget management for an extended period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced threat protection on network infrastructure critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA necessitates robust network security to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity, aligning with the advanced security features offered.
Legal & Professional Services
Maintaining client confidentiality and protecting sensitive case documents requires a strong security posture, including securing the network infrastructure against unauthorized access and data exfiltration.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) from cyber threats is paramount to prevent disruptions, protect intellectual property, and ensure safety, benefiting from advanced network security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Cisco switch models are supported by this subscription?
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 and advanced security features?
Advanced security features typically include more sophisticated threat detection, intrusion prevention, and real-time intelligence feeds beyond basic access control and firewalling.
How are software updates delivered for this subscription?
Updates are typically delivered through Cisco's software download portal and applied to your switch by your IT team. The subscription ensures you are entitled to receive these updates.
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.