Cisco DP VA 5000 ERT Under Attack Service Subscription
The Cisco DP VA 5000 ERT Under Attack Service subscription provides critical, rapid incident response capabilities to protect your business during severe cyberattacks.
- Coverage: Immediate access to expert incident response teams during active cyber threats.
- Response: Expedited engagement of Cisco's elite Talos Incident Response team.
- Duration: Service activated upon confirmed critical security event.
- Value: Minimizes business disruption and data loss during high-impact cyber incidents.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This subscription provides access to Cisco's Emergency Response Team (ERT) Under Attack (EUA) service, specifically designed for critical cyber incidents. It ensures rapid engagement of expert security professionals to help contain and remediate severe threats to your network and data.
IT Managers and Business Owners in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to bolster their security posture, providing a vital safety net for unforeseen, high-severity cyber events that could otherwise cripple operations.
- Expert Incident Response: Direct access to Cisco's top security talent during a crisis.
- Rapid Mobilization: Expedited deployment of resources to address active threats.
- Containment & Remediation: Focused efforts to stop the spread of attacks and restore normal operations.
- Threat Intelligence: Leverage Cisco's deep understanding of current threat landscapes.
- Business Continuity: Minimize downtime and financial impact from severe cyberattacks.
This subscription offers essential protection for businesses seeking enterprise-grade incident response without the overhead of maintaining an in-house elite security team.
What This Enables
Immediate Response to Ransomware Attacks
Enable teams to quickly engage expert incident responders when ransomware encrypts critical systems. Streamline the containment and eradication process to limit data loss and operational impact.
on-premises servers, cloud-hosted applications, hybrid environments
Mitigation of Advanced Persistent Threats
Automate the activation of specialized security teams to counter sophisticated, long-term intrusions. Protect sensitive data and intellectual property from exfiltration by APTs.
network segmentation, endpoint detection and response, security information and event management
Rapid Containment of Zero-Day Exploits
Streamline the process of bringing in external expertise to address novel threats exploiting unknown vulnerabilities. Minimize the attack surface and prevent widespread compromise.
vulnerability management, intrusion prevention systems, security operations center
Key Features
24/7 Access to Cisco Talos ERT
Immediate engagement of world-class security experts during a critical incident, reducing response time and potential damage.
Expedited Engagement Protocol
Pre-defined and accelerated process for activating response teams, ensuring swift action when every second counts.
On-site and Remote Support Options
Flexible deployment of Cisco's incident response specialists to your location or remotely, based on the needs of the incident.
Forensic Analysis and Remediation Guidance
In-depth investigation of the breach and clear, actionable steps to restore systems and prevent recurrence.
Subscription-Based Service
Predictable cost for critical incident response, ensuring budget availability for unforeseen, high-impact security events.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector faces stringent regulatory compliance and high-value targets, making rapid incident response crucial to prevent financial loss and maintain customer trust during cyberattacks.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting sensitive patient data (PHI) and ensuring the availability of critical medical systems is paramount, requiring swift action to contain breaches and comply with HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) are increasingly targeted, and downtime can lead to significant production loss and safety risks, necessitating rapid response.
Legal & Professional Services
Handling confidential client information requires robust security and immediate response capabilities to address breaches that could compromise client privilege and firm reputation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What constitutes an 'Under Attack' event?
An 'Under Attack' event typically refers to a severe, active cyber security incident that poses an immediate and significant threat to an organization's operations, data integrity, or confidentiality, such as a widespread ransomware attack or a sophisticated breach.
How quickly can the ERT team be engaged?
The service is designed for rapid engagement. Upon confirmation of an 'Under Attack' event that meets the service criteria, Cisco's ERT is mobilized with the highest priority.
Does this service prevent attacks?
This service is an incident response offering, meaning it is activated when an attack is in progress or has occurred. It focuses on mitigating damage and restoring operations, rather than proactive prevention, though insights gained can inform future defenses.
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.