Cisco CSF 220 Threat Defense IPS and Malware Defense Subscription
Secure your business network with the Cisco CSF 220 Threat Defense IPS and Malware Defense subscription, providing advanced threat intelligence for five years.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Access to Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and malware detection capabilities to block sophisticated cyber threats.
- Extended Protection: A 5-year subscription ensures continuous updates and ongoing defense against emerging malware and attack vectors.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic to identify and mitigate potential security breaches proactively.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with industry standards by implementing robust security measures against known and unknown threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco CSF 220 Threat Defense IPS and Malware Defense subscription unlocks advanced security features for your network infrastructure. This 5-year license provides continuous access to Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities and sophisticated malware detection, ensuring your environment is protected against a wide range of cyber threats.
This subscription is designed for small to mid-market businesses that rely on their IT infrastructure for daily operations. It integrates with Cisco's security platforms, offering IT Managers and IT Professionals a vital tool to safeguard sensitive data, maintain business continuity, and meet compliance requirements without the overhead of enterprise-level security teams.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Actively monitors network traffic for malicious activity and automatically blocks threats in real-time.
- Malware Defense: Detects and prevents the spread of known and zero-day malware, safeguarding endpoints and critical data.
- Continuous Threat Intelligence: Receives regular updates to the threat database, ensuring protection against the latest evolving cyberattack methods.
- 5-Year Subscription Term: Provides long-term security assurance and predictable budgeting for essential threat defense capabilities.
- Simplified Security Management: Integrates with Cisco security management tools for easier policy enforcement and monitoring.
This Cisco subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking advanced, reliable threat defense without complex management.
What This Enables
Enable Real-time Threat Blocking
Enable teams to automatically detect and block malicious network traffic and intrusions as they happen. This prevents immediate damage and reduces the risk of security incidents impacting operations.
businesses with critical network infrastructure, organizations requiring continuous uptime, teams managing network security policies, companies with remote or hybrid workforces
Automate Malware Detection and Prevention
Automate the identification and neutralization of malware threats across the network, safeguarding sensitive data and endpoints. This minimizes the manual effort required for threat hunting and incident response.
companies handling sensitive customer data, organizations with regulatory compliance needs, businesses with a distributed workforce, teams seeking to reduce alert fatigue
Maintain Up-to-Date Threat Intelligence
Streamline the process of staying protected by ensuring continuous access to the latest threat intelligence feeds and signature updates. This keeps defenses current against emerging malware and attack techniques.
businesses operating in dynamic threat landscapes, organizations with limited dedicated security staff, teams focused on proactive security measures, companies needing predictable security investments
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Actively monitors and blocks malicious network traffic and unauthorized access attempts in real-time, preventing breaches before they occur.
Malware Defense
Detects and neutralizes a wide range of malware, including viruses, worms, and ransomware, protecting critical data and endpoints.
Continuous Threat Updates
Ensures your security defenses remain effective against the latest evolving cyber threats through regular updates to threat intelligence.
5-Year Subscription
Provides long-term security assurance and predictable operational expenses for essential threat protection capabilities.
Cisco Security Integration
Seamlessly integrates with other Cisco security products for a unified and more effective security management experience.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat defense essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA is critical, necessitating robust security measures to prevent data breaches and ensure system integrity.
Retail & Hospitality
Businesses in this sector handle significant volumes of customer payment card data, requiring strong defenses against threats like point-of-sale malware and data theft to maintain PCI DSS compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms manage highly confidential client information, making them targets for cyberattacks; advanced threat defense is crucial for maintaining client trust and meeting data privacy obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco CSF 220 Threat Defense subscription?
This is a 5-year subscription license that enables advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and malware defense features on compatible Cisco security appliances. It ensures your network is protected against current and emerging cyber threats.
What kind of threats does this subscription protect against?
It protects against a broad spectrum of network-based threats, including intrusion attempts, malware infections, and other malicious activities detected through signature-based and behavioral analysis.
How long does the subscription last?
The subscription term is for five years from the date of activation, providing continuous access to threat intelligence updates and security feature enhancements during that period.
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.