Cisco Firepower 8120 IPS and Apps Fixed License
Enhance your network security posture with the Cisco Firepower 8120 IPS and Apps Fixed license, providing essential threat intelligence and application visibility for continuous protection.
- Access to: Advanced intrusion prevention system (IPS) and application control features to detect and block threats.
- Coverage for: The Cisco Firepower 8120 platform, ensuring continued operation of critical security services.
- Protection against: Evolving cyber threats and unauthorized application usage that could impact business continuity.
- Entitlement to: Updated security intelligence feeds and software updates to maintain optimal defense capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower 8120 IPS and Apps Fixed license provides the software capabilities necessary to activate and maintain advanced security features on the Firepower 8120 platform. It unlocks intrusion prevention, application visibility and control, and threat intelligence services essential for modern network defense.
This license is designed for businesses operating their own IT infrastructure, including IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies. It integrates directly into their existing network security stack, ensuring their internal operations are protected from sophisticated cyber threats and policy violations.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Detects and mitigates known and unknown threats with integrated IPS capabilities.
- Application Visibility and Control: Identifies and manages thousands of applications to enforce policies and optimize bandwidth.
- Continuous Security Updates: Receives regular threat intelligence updates to defend against emerging attack vectors.
- Platform Stability: Ensures the ongoing functionality and support for the Firepower 8120 security appliance.
- Compliance Enablement: Helps meet regulatory requirements for network security and data protection.
This essential license ensures your Cisco Firepower 8120 appliance delivers maximum security value, protecting your business without the overhead of enterprise-grade security teams.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated cyber threats targeting their internal network. Streamline security operations by consolidating intrusion prevention and application control into a single platform.
on-premises network infrastructure, dedicated security appliance, internal IT team management, business continuity planning
Enforce Application Usage Policies
Streamline the management of network bandwidth and security by gaining granular visibility into application usage. Automate the enforcement of policies to prevent the use of non-business-critical or high-risk applications.
corporate network security, user access control, bandwidth management, policy compliance
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Automate the logging and reporting of network security events to meet compliance mandates. Ensure continuous adherence to industry regulations by maintaining up-to-date threat intelligence and security controls.
data protection regulations, network security audits, internal compliance frameworks, risk management
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks known and unknown network intrusions, protecting sensitive business data and systems from attack.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Identifies and controls thousands of applications, allowing businesses to prioritize critical traffic and block risky applications.
Threat Intelligence Updates
Receives regular updates to defend against the latest emerging threats and vulnerabilities, keeping defenses current.
Platform Licensing
Ensures the continued functionality and support for the Cisco Firepower 8120 appliance, guaranteeing operational security.
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 IPS and application control essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong network security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced threat protection to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology networks are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, requiring specialized security solutions like IPS to protect critical infrastructure and prevent operational disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fixed license?
A fixed license typically refers to a perpetual license for the software's core functionality, often paired with a subscription for updates and support. For this specific Cisco offering, it ensures the IPS and Apps features are permanently enabled on the appliance, with ongoing access to intelligence feeds and software updates via the subscription term.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license. The term length will be specified at the time of purchase and dictates the duration for which you receive software updates, threat intelligence, and support for the enabled features.
Does this license include hardware?
No, this is a software license and subscription for the Cisco Firepower 8120 platform. It activates and maintains the security features on your existing or newly purchased Firepower 8120 appliance.
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.