Cisco Catalyst 8400 Series Security License and Support, 5 Years
Enhance your Cisco Catalyst 8400 Series security posture with an advanced security license and 5-year support subscription, ensuring continuous protection and feature access.
- Advanced Security Features: Unlocks next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat defense capabilities.
- Extended Support: Provides 5 years of Cisco technical support, software updates, and hardware replacement for uninterrupted operation.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements and industry standards through robust security controls and timely patches.
- Operational Continuity: Minimizes downtime risk with access to expert technical assistance and proactive threat intelligence.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for advanced security features on Cisco Catalyst 8400 Series routers, bundled with comprehensive support. It enables enhanced threat detection, prevention, and response capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure is protected against evolving cyber threats.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to bolster their network security. It integrates directly with their existing Cisco Catalyst 8400 Series hardware, providing a critical layer of defense for their business operations and sensitive data.
- Enhanced Threat Protection: Activates advanced security services like Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP).
- Centralized Management: Simplifies security policy enforcement and monitoring across the network.
- Continuous Updates: Ensures access to the latest security intelligence, software updates, and vulnerability patches.
- Expert Technical Support: Provides 5 years of 8x5 or 24x7 Cisco TAC support for rapid issue resolution.
- Hardware Support: Includes options for hardware replacement services to minimize operational downtime.
This Cisco security license and support package is ideal for businesses seeking enterprise-grade security without the overhead, ensuring their network remains protected and compliant.
What This Enables
Access to Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy next-generation firewall and intrusion prevention capabilities on their network edge. This ensures proactive defense against sophisticated cyberattacks and unauthorized access.
Edge network security, perimeter defense, threat mitigation, business continuity
Continuous Software Updates and Patches
Streamline the process of maintaining up-to-date security protocols with automatic access to Cisco's latest software updates and vulnerability patches. This minimizes exposure to newly discovered threats.
Network infrastructure management, security posture maintenance, compliance adherence, risk reduction
Entitlement to Expert Technical Support
Ensure rapid resolution of security-related incidents with 5 years of dedicated Cisco technical support. This provides access to specialized expertise for troubleshooting and configuration assistance.
IT operations support, incident response, network troubleshooting, service level agreement adherence
Key Features
Advanced Security Features (NGFW, IPS, AMP)
Protects your network edge from a wide range of sophisticated threats, including malware, intrusions, and unauthorized access attempts.
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term security assurance and budget predictability for critical network infrastructure.
Cisco Technical Support
Ensures quick access to expert assistance for any security-related issues, minimizing downtime and operational impact.
Software Updates and Upgrades
Keeps your security defenses current with the latest threat intelligence and software enhancements, adapting to the evolving threat landscape.
Hardware Replacement Options
Minimizes business disruption by providing timely replacement of potentially failed hardware components.
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 threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures and continuous updates to prevent breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, demanding high levels of network security and compliance to protect sensitive documents and data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks that can disrupt operations; advanced security is critical to protect operational technology (OT) and intellectual property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Catalyst 8400 Series Security License?
This is a subscription license that unlocks advanced security features for your Cisco Catalyst 8400 Series routers. It includes capabilities like next-generation firewall and intrusion prevention, along with 5 years of support.
What does the 5-year support include?
The 5-year support typically includes access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for troubleshooting, software updates, and potentially hardware replacement services, ensuring your security solution remains effective and operational.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that use Cisco Catalyst 8400 Series routers and need to enhance their network security posture with advanced threat protection and ongoing support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.