Cisco Catalyst 2K/3K Advanced Security Subscription 5 Year
Secure your Cisco Catalyst 2K/3K network infrastructure for five years with an advanced security subscription, unlocking enhanced threat detection and policy enforcement capabilities.
- Extended Security Coverage: Five years of access to advanced security features and threat intelligence for your Cisco Catalyst 2K/3K switches.
- Enhanced Threat Protection: Proactively defend against evolving cyber threats with up-to-date security intelligence and mitigation tools.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and internal security policies with advanced security controls and reporting.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network operation and data integrity through continuous security updates and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for advanced security features on Cisco Catalyst 2000 and 3000 series switches. It provides enhanced threat detection, advanced security policies, and access to Cisco's latest security intelligence to protect your network from sophisticated cyber threats.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription integrates directly into your existing Cisco switch environment. It helps maintain a strong security posture, ensures compliance, and supports business continuity by keeping your network defenses current.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Unlocks next-generation intrusion prevention and detection capabilities.
- Intelligent Network Security: Integrates threat intelligence to identify and block malicious traffic.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables granular security policies for user and device access control.
- Continuous Updates: Provides ongoing access to security patches and updated threat signatures.
- Simplified Management: Streamlines security management through integrated platform features.
This Cisco security subscription is the right choice for businesses seeking to bolster their network defenses without the overhead of complex security appliances.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection
Enable teams to identify and neutralize sophisticated cyber threats targeting the network edge. Streamline the process of blocking malicious traffic and unauthorized access attempts before they impact operations.
on-premises network infrastructure, managed network services, multi-site deployments, secure remote access
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies across user and device access. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring consistent application of security rules throughout the network.
regulated environments, BYOD policies, segmented network architectures, access control management
Maintain Up-to-Date Threat Intelligence
Ensure continuous protection by receiving ongoing updates for threat signatures and security intelligence. Protect against zero-day exploits and emerging attack vectors with the latest defense mechanisms.
proactive security management, vulnerability patching, continuous monitoring, incident response readiness
Key Features
Advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and mitigates known and unknown threats targeting network traffic, preventing breaches and service disruptions.
Network Access Control (NAC) Integration
Enforces granular access policies based on user identity and device posture, ensuring only authorized entities connect to the network.
Threat Intelligence Feed
Provides real-time updates on malicious IP addresses, domains, and attack patterns to proactively block threats.
Secure Network Segmentation
Allows for the creation of isolated network zones to limit the blast radius of security incidents.
Centralized Security Management
Simplifies the configuration and monitoring of security features directly on the switch platform.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security measures to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA necessitates robust network security to prevent data breaches and ensure operational continuity for critical medical services.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handle confidential client data and must adhere to strict data privacy regulations, requiring advanced security to safeguard sensitive information and maintain client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) is critical to prevent disruptions and protect intellectual property, demanding advanced network security solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Cisco Catalyst switch models does this subscription apply to?
This subscription is specifically designed for the 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 engines, deeper policy enforcement capabilities, and integration with broader threat intelligence platforms, offering a higher level of protection than basic security functions.
How are security updates delivered for this subscription?
Security updates, including new threat signatures and software patches, are delivered through Cisco's official update channels and are accessible via your Cisco Smart Licensing account.
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.