Cisco CSF 220 URL Filtering License
Secure your organization's web traffic with the Cisco CSF 220 URL Filtering License, providing essential content control for your network.
- URL Filtering: Gain granular control over access to websites, blocking malicious or inappropriate content.
- Content Security: Protect users from web-based threats like malware and phishing by filtering harmful URLs.
- License Term: Subscription-based access ensures you always have the latest security intelligence.
- Platform Integration: Directly enhances the security capabilities of your Cisco CSF 220 appliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco CSF 220 URL Filtering License is a subscription-based software license that unlocks advanced web content filtering capabilities for your Cisco security appliance. It enables granular control over user access to websites, helping to prevent exposure to malware, phishing attempts, and other web-based threats.
This license is designed for businesses of all sizes that utilize Cisco security appliances to protect their internal networks. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for network security, web access policies, and ensuring a safe online environment for their employees.
- Enhanced Web Security: Actively blocks access to known malicious websites, reducing the risk of infection.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular web access policies based on URL categories or specific sites.
- Productivity Improvement: Prevent access to non-business related sites during work hours.
- Compliance Support: Aids in meeting regulatory or internal policy requirements for web usage.
- Subscription Value: Continuous updates to URL databases ensure ongoing protection against emerging threats.
Equip your business with essential web security controls through this Cisco URL Filtering license, offering enterprise-grade protection without the complexity.
What This Enables
Enable granular web access control
Enable teams to define and enforce specific policies for website access, blocking categories or individual URLs. This ensures users only access approved online resources, enhancing security and productivity.
network security policy enforcement, user access management, threat prevention, endpoint security integration
Protect against web-based threats
Streamline the process of blocking access to known malicious websites, phishing sites, and malware distribution points. This proactive measure significantly reduces the risk of security incidents originating from web browsing.
security posture improvement, risk mitigation, incident prevention, network defense
Automate content filtering updates
Automate the updating of URL databases to ensure continuous protection against the latest web threats. This subscription model guarantees that your filtering intelligence remains current without manual intervention.
managed security services, subscription-based security, threat intelligence feeds, operational efficiency
Key Features
URL Category Filtering
Block access to entire categories of websites (e.g., gambling, adult content) to maintain focus and security.
Real-time Threat Intelligence
Benefit from continuously updated databases that identify and block emerging malicious URLs.
Customizable Block/Allow Lists
Create specific rules for individual websites to fine-tune access policies beyond predefined categories.
Subscription-based Service
Ensure ongoing access to the latest features and threat intelligence without large upfront capital expenditure.
Appliance Integration
Seamlessly activates advanced filtering on your Cisco CSF 220 appliance for unified security management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making URL filtering essential for blocking access to fraudulent sites.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security measures to prevent data breaches and protect patient information from web-based threats.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often need to filter content to protect students from inappropriate material and ensure network resources are used for academic purposes, aligning with CIPA requirements.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client data and must maintain high security standards to prevent breaches and comply with data privacy laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this URL filtering license?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term (e.g., 1-year, 3-year) will be detailed at the time of purchase and is renewable.
Does this license require additional hardware?
No, this is a software license that activates features on your existing Cisco CSF 220 appliance. No additional hardware is required.
How often are the URL filtering databases updated?
The URL filtering databases are updated regularly, often daily, to ensure protection against the latest web threats. These updates are part of the subscription service.
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.