Cisco DefenseFlow Unlimited Protected Objects License
Cisco DefenseFlow for Unlimited Protected Objects provides essential platform licensing to expand your network security capabilities without capacity constraints.
- Unlimited Protection: Secure an unlimited number of protected objects, removing capacity limitations for your security posture.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and potential threats across your entire environment.
- Subscription Billing: Benefit from predictable, recurring subscription costs for ongoing access to critical security features.
- Platform Licensing: This license unlocks advanced capabilities on the Cisco Security Management System (SMS) platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DefenseFlow license provides the entitlement for unlimited protected objects on the Cisco Security Management System (SMS) platform. It removes capacity limitations, allowing businesses to secure all critical assets and gain comprehensive visibility into their network traffic and security events.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with existing Cisco security infrastructure. It ensures that all devices and data points are monitored and protected, fitting seamlessly into environments that require robust security management without the overhead of managing per-object licensing.
- Unlimited Object Coverage: Eliminates per-object licensing fees and complexity, allowing for complete network security coverage.
- Scalable Security: Easily scale your security deployment as your business grows without needing to purchase additional licenses for capacity.
- Centralized Management: Integrates with the Cisco SMS platform for unified policy enforcement and threat monitoring.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable operational expenses with a recurring subscription, ensuring continuous access to features and updates.
- Compliance Enablement: Supports regulatory compliance by ensuring all relevant network assets are under security management and monitoring.
This Cisco license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to maximize their security coverage and simplify management without capacity concerns.
What This Enables
Enable Unlimited Network Asset Protection
Enable teams to secure an unlimited number of network devices, servers, and endpoints without incurring additional per-device licensing costs. Streamline security operations by removing the administrative burden of tracking and managing individual object licenses.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure, endpoint security management
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies across all protected objects, ensuring consistent security posture regardless of network size or complexity. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring all assets are subject to the same security controls and monitoring.
centralized security management, distributed network architectures, compliance-driven environments, security operations centers
Enhance Threat Detection and Response
Enhance threat detection capabilities by providing comprehensive visibility into traffic and activity from an unlimited number of protected objects. Automate response actions based on real-time threat intelligence across the entire network.
incident response, security monitoring, threat hunting, network visibility platforms
Key Features
Unlimited Protected Objects
Eliminates per-device licensing costs and complexity, allowing for complete network security coverage.
Cisco Security Management System (SMS) Integration
Provides centralized management and policy enforcement for all protected assets.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to security features and updates.
Enhanced Network Visibility
Gives IT teams deeper insights into traffic and potential threats across the entire infrastructure.
Scalable Security Deployment
Allows businesses to grow their network security without capacity limitations or additional license purchases.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making unlimited object protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security for patient data across numerous devices and systems, where unlimited object coverage is critical.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and IT networks in manufacturing environments are increasingly interconnected, requiring comprehensive security monitoring to prevent operational disruptions and protect intellectual property.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, demanding strong security measures and compliance to safeguard sensitive data from breaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'protected object' in this context?
A protected object refers to any network device, server, endpoint, or data source that is monitored and managed by the Cisco Security Management System (SMS) for security purposes.
Does this license require specific Cisco hardware?
This is a platform software license for the Cisco Security Management System (SMS). While it enables features on the SMS platform, it does not dictate specific hardware requirements beyond what the SMS itself requires.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay recurring fees for ongoing access to the unlimited protected object entitlement and associated software features.
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.