Cisco Firepower 7120 URL Filtering Fixed SMS-1000
This Cisco Firepower URL Filtering license provides essential web security capabilities, enabling your organization to block malicious websites and enforce acceptable use policies.
- Enhanced Web Security: Gain granular control over web access, blocking access to known malicious or inappropriate websites.
- Malware Protection: Reduce the risk of malware infections by preventing users from visiting compromised or phishing sites.
- Policy Enforcement: Implement and enforce corporate web usage policies to maintain productivity and compliance.
- Subscription Access: Benefit from continuous updates to URL categorization databases and security intelligence.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Firepower 7120 URL Filtering Fixed SMS-1000 is a platform software license that unlocks advanced web filtering capabilities for your Cisco Firepower security appliance. It provides the necessary entitlement to identify, categorize, and control access to millions of websites, helping to protect your business from web-based threats and enforce acceptable use policies.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who are responsible for network security and policy enforcement. It integrates directly with the Cisco Firepower 7120 platform, ensuring that web traffic is inspected and filtered according to defined security policies, thereby safeguarding internal users and sensitive company data.
- Advanced URL Categorization: Dynamically categorizes websites to apply granular access policies.
- Malicious Website Blocking: Prevents access to sites known for malware, phishing, or other threats.
- Content Filtering: Enforces acceptable use policies by blocking access to specific categories of content.
- Security Intelligence Integration: Leverages Cisco's global threat intelligence for up-to-date protection.
- Subscription-Based Updates: Ensures continuous access to the latest URL databases and security features.
This Cisco URL Filtering license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to bolster their web security posture without the complexity of enterprise-level management.
What This Enables
Enable granular web access control
Enable teams to define and enforce specific policies for website access based on categories or individual URLs. This ensures that employees only access approved online resources, boosting productivity and reducing security risks.
network security appliance, policy enforcement, user access management, threat prevention
Streamline threat mitigation
Streamline the process of blocking access to known malicious websites, including phishing sites and malware distribution points. This proactive approach significantly reduces the likelihood of security breaches originating from web browsing activities.
security operations, incident response, endpoint protection, network perimeter
Automate content filtering
Automate the filtering of web content based on dynamic URL categorization provided by Cisco's security intelligence. This eliminates the manual effort required to maintain blacklists and whitelists, ensuring up-to-date protection.
content security, acceptable use policy, web traffic inspection, security updates
Key Features
URL Categorization Database
Dynamically categorizes millions of websites to enable precise policy enforcement and threat blocking.
Malicious Website Blocking
Prevents users from accessing known phishing, malware, and botnet command-and-control sites, reducing infection risk.
Content Filtering Policies
Allows administrators to create and enforce rules based on website categories, ensuring adherence to acceptable use policies.
Subscription Updates
Provides continuous updates to the URL database and security intelligence, ensuring ongoing protection against emerging threats.
Integration with Firepower Platform
Seamlessly integrates with Cisco Firepower 7120 appliances for unified security management and policy application.
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 URL filtering essential for blocking access to fraudulent sites.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures to prevent data breaches and protect patient information from web-based threats.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and must maintain strict data security and compliance, making URL filtering crucial for preventing unauthorized access and data leakage.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from inappropriate content and cyber threats while managing network resources effectively, making URL filtering a key component of their security strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower URL Filtering?
Cisco Firepower URL Filtering is a security feature that identifies, categorizes, and controls access to websites. It helps protect your network from web-based threats and enforces your organization's internet usage policies.
What does the SMS-1000 license signify?
The SMS-1000 typically refers to a specific subscription term or capacity for the URL filtering service. This license provides access to the URL filtering capabilities for the duration of the subscription.
How does this license benefit my business?
This license helps prevent malware infections, blocks access to inappropriate content, and ensures compliance with acceptable use policies. It provides a critical layer of defense against web-based threats for your business network.
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.