Cisco CWS Log Extraction License
Gain essential visibility into your network traffic with Cisco CWS Log Extraction licensing, providing 3 years of log data access for up to 9999 users.
- Log Access: Entitlement to extract and analyze critical security logs from Cisco Cloud Web Security.
- Compliance Assurance: Support for regulatory requirements and internal security policies through detailed log retention.
- Threat Detection: Enable proactive identification of potential security incidents and policy violations.
- Operational Insight: Provide IT teams with the data needed for troubleshooting and performance monitoring.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Cloud Web Security (CWS) Log Extraction license provides the necessary entitlement for your organization to extract and retain detailed security logs for a period of three years. It is designed for businesses requiring robust data for compliance, auditing, and security analysis.
IT Managers and Security Professionals in mid-market to enterprise environments utilize this license to ensure their security infrastructure provides the necessary data for incident response, forensic analysis, and meeting regulatory mandates. It integrates with existing security monitoring tools and processes.
- Log Extraction Capability: Unlock the ability to pull detailed web security logs from the Cisco CWS platform.
- Extended Retention: Facilitates compliance and forensic readiness with 3 years of log data access.
- Scalable User Count: Supports organizations with 5,000 to 9,999 users, ensuring adequate coverage.
- Security Posture Enhancement: Enables deeper analysis for threat hunting and security policy validation.
- Simplified Compliance: Aids in meeting data logging requirements for various industry regulations.
This Cisco CWS Log Extraction license is ideal for mid-market organizations needing to enhance their security visibility and meet compliance demands without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable detailed security event analysis
Enable teams to perform in-depth analysis of web traffic and security events captured by Cisco CWS. Streamline the process of identifying policy violations and potential threats for faster incident response.
cloud-based security services, network security monitoring, incident response planning, security operations centers
Meet regulatory compliance mandates
Automate the collection and retention of security logs required for compliance with industry regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS. Ensure audit readiness and avoid penalties associated with data logging gaps.
data privacy compliance, financial services operations, healthcare IT infrastructure, corporate governance
Support forensic investigations
Provide security analysts with the necessary historical log data to conduct thorough forensic investigations after a security incident. Streamline the reconstruction of events and identification of root causes.
digital forensics, security incident management, risk assessment frameworks, IT audit processes
Key Features
3-Year Log Extraction License
Provides long-term access to critical security logs, ensuring continuous compliance and investigative capability.
5,000-9,999 User Support
Scales to accommodate mid-market organizations, offering tailored licensing for specific user counts.
Cisco Cloud Web Security Integration
Directly enhances the security posture and data visibility provided by your existing Cisco CWS deployment.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses with a clear billing cycle for budget management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require extensive log data retention to meet stringent regulatory compliance standards like SOX and PCI DSS, and for detailed audit trails.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, which mandate specific data logging and security event monitoring practices for patient data protection.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and often have internal policies or client requirements for robust security logging and data privacy.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups process significant amounts of customer data and transaction information, necessitating strong security logging to prevent fraud and comply with data protection laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco CWS Log Extraction?
Cisco CWS Log Extraction is a licensing entitlement that allows organizations to pull and retain detailed security logs generated by the Cisco Cloud Web Security service. This data is crucial for compliance, auditing, and security investigations.
What is the term of this license?
This specific license is for a 3-year term, providing consistent access to log extraction capabilities throughout that period.
Who is the intended user for this license?
This license is intended for mid-market to enterprise businesses (5,000-9,999 users) that utilize Cisco CWS and require detailed log data for security, compliance, or operational purposes.
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.