Cisco Catalyst 4K/6K Advanced Security Subscription
Secure your Cisco Catalyst 4K/6K network infrastructure for five years with the Advanced Security Subscription, unlocking critical threat defense capabilities.
- Access to Advanced Threat Intelligence: Gain real-time updates and signatures to defend against emerging cyber threats.
- Coverage for Network Intrusion Prevention: Proactively identify and block malicious activities attempting to compromise your network.
- Protection against Zero-Day Exploits: Benefit from continuous updates designed to mitigate risks from unknown vulnerabilities.
- Entitlement to Security Feature Enhancements: Ensure your network security posture remains current with the latest Cisco security innovations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 4K/6K Advanced Security Subscription provides a multi-year license to unlock enhanced security features and threat intelligence for your Cisco Catalyst 4000 and 6000 series switches.
This subscription is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to maintain a strong security posture on their core network infrastructure, ensuring business continuity and data protection.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Utilizes advanced signatures and behavioral analysis to identify and block sophisticated network attacks.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Capabilities: Actively prevents intrusions by analyzing traffic and taking immediate action against threats.
- Malware and Botnet Protection: Defends against the spread of malware and communication with known command-and-control servers.
- Continuous Security Updates: Receives regular updates for threat intelligence, signatures, and software patches to stay ahead of evolving threats.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory and industry compliance requirements by maintaining a secure network environment.
This 5-year subscription ensures your core network remains protected and compliant, offering peace of mind for SMB and mid-market IT teams.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to proactively defend their network against evolving cyber threats. Streamline the detection and mitigation of intrusions and malware with up-to-date security intelligence.
On-premises network infrastructure, Core network security, Business continuity planning, IT asset management
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies across the network infrastructure. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring consistent application of security controls.
Network segmentation, Regulatory compliance, IT security operations, Infrastructure hardening
Maintain Up-to-Date Defenses
Enable teams to maintain current security defenses against zero-day exploits and emerging threats. Ensure continuous access to the latest security signatures and software enhancements.
Network hardware lifecycle management, Proactive security maintenance, IT risk mitigation, Operational efficiency
Key Features
Advanced Threat Intelligence Updates
Provides real-time protection against the latest known and emerging cyber threats, reducing the risk of successful attacks.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Actively blocks malicious traffic and unauthorized access attempts, safeguarding sensitive business data and network integrity.
Malware and Botnet Detection
Prevents the spread of malicious software and communication with compromised systems, protecting against data exfiltration and network disruption.
5-Year Subscription Term
Offers long-term security assurance and predictable budgeting for critical network protection, minimizing the risk of security lapses.
Support for Catalyst 4K/6K Platforms
Ensures that your existing Cisco core network hardware remains secured and up-to-date with the latest security capabilities.
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 prevention essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong network security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, demanding advanced network security to prevent unauthorized access and maintain client trust.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process significant amounts of customer payment data, requiring strong security to comply with PCI DSS and protect against point-of-sale threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Catalyst 4K/6K Advanced Security Subscription?
It is a 5-year subscription license that unlocks advanced security features and threat intelligence for Cisco Catalyst 4000 and 6000 series switches. This includes intrusion prevention, malware detection, and continuous security updates.
What specific security features does this subscription enable?
The subscription enables features such as advanced intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities, malware and botnet detection, and access to real-time threat intelligence updates to defend against a wide range of cyber threats.
Who is the intended user for this subscription?
This subscription is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who manage Cisco Catalyst 4000 or 6000 series switches and need to enhance their network security posture.
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.