Cisco DefensePro 20-8 License Upgrade
Upgrade your Cisco DefensePro license to version 20-8, unlocking advanced threat protection and ensuring your network security remains current and effective.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Access the latest security intelligence and advanced algorithms to identify and mitigate emerging cyber threats.
- Extended License Term: Continue to benefit from critical security features and vendor support for your DefensePro platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices with up-to-date security software.
- Operational Continuity: Prevent service disruptions and data breaches by ensuring your security infrastructure is running on the latest, supported version.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a software license upgrade for Cisco DefensePro, specifically moving from version 20-4 to version 20-8. It enables access to the newest security features, performance enhancements, and threat intelligence available for the DefensePro platform, ensuring your network defenses are up-to-date.
This license is designed for businesses that already utilize Cisco DefensePro and need to maintain their security posture. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for network security in SMB and mid-market environments, ensuring their critical infrastructure is protected against evolving cyber threats.
- Latest Security Features: Unlock new detection methods and mitigation capabilities against sophisticated attacks.
- Performance Optimizations: Benefit from improvements designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your security appliance.
- Updated Threat Intelligence: Integrate the most current threat data to proactively defend against zero-day exploits and known vulnerabilities.
- Continued Vendor Support: Ensure access to Cisco's technical assistance and software updates for uninterrupted operation.
- License Compliance: Maintain a compliant software environment, avoiding risks associated with using outdated or unsupported security software.
Ensure your business network is protected with the latest security advancements by upgrading to Cisco DefensePro 20-8.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Mitigation
Enable teams to deploy the latest security protocols and detection engines to counter sophisticated cyberattacks. Streamline incident response with enhanced visibility into network traffic and potential threats.
on-premises network security, appliance-based threat prevention, multi-layered security strategy
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Streamline efforts to meet industry-specific compliance mandates and data protection regulations. Automate the process of staying current with security standards required for sensitive data handling.
regulated industry network environments, data privacy compliance, security audit readiness
Ensure Continuous Network Protection
Automate the update process to ensure your security platform is always running the most effective version. Enable teams to focus on strategic security initiatives rather than reactive patching.
business continuity planning, critical infrastructure security, proactive threat management
Key Features
Upgrade to DefensePro 20-8
Access the latest security features, threat intelligence, and performance optimizations for enhanced network protection.
Subscription-based licensing
Ensures continuous access to software updates and vendor support, aligning costs with ongoing security needs.
Cisco platform compatibility
Integrates seamlessly with your existing Cisco DefensePro hardware, minimizing deployment complexity.
Enhanced threat detection capabilities
Improves the ability to identify and block advanced persistent threats and zero-day exploits.
Compliance and regulatory adherence
Helps meet evolving security standards and data protection requirements.
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 organizations must safeguard patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating advanced security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle critical infrastructure and sensitive citizen data, requiring strong defenses against state-sponsored attacks and ensuring compliance with security mandates.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process large volumes of payment card data, making them targets for attacks and requiring compliance with PCI DSS to protect customer transactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DefensePro?
Cisco DefensePro is a network security solution designed to protect against application-layer attacks, including denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, as well as other threats.
What does this license upgrade enable?
This license upgrade allows you to move from DefensePro version 20-4 to version 20-8, unlocking new features, improved threat intelligence, and performance enhancements available in the newer version.
Is this a new hardware purchase?
No, this is a software license upgrade. It applies to your existing Cisco DefensePro hardware, enabling it to run the latest software version.
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.