Cisco Firepower 8120 URL Filtering License
This Cisco Firepower 8120 URL Filtering license subscription provides essential web security capabilities to protect your business network from online threats.
- Web Security: Access advanced URL filtering to block malicious websites and enforce acceptable use policies.
- Threat Prevention: Gain protection against malware, phishing, and other web-based attacks targeting your users.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements by controlling access to specific web categories and maintaining audit trails.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted access to legitimate online resources while preventing access to harmful sites.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Firepower 8120 URL Filtering Fixed SMS-1000 is a platform software subscription that unlocks advanced web security features for your Cisco Firepower 8120 appliance. This license enables granular control over web access, helping to prevent malware infections, phishing attacks, and the use of unsanctioned applications.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for network security and compliance. It integrates directly with the Firepower 8120 hardware, providing a unified security posture for the organization's internet traffic.
- URL Filtering: Categorize and control access to millions of websites.
- Malware Protection: Block known malicious URLs and prevent drive-by downloads.
- Application Visibility: Identify and control the use of unsanctioned web applications.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular web access policies based on user, group, or application.
- Reporting and Logging: Generate detailed reports on web usage and security events for compliance and analysis.
This Cisco URL Filtering license is the right choice for businesses seeking to enhance their web security posture without the complexity of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable granular web access control
Enable teams to block access to malicious websites and enforce acceptable use policies across the organization. Streamline the management of web access by categorizing and controlling millions of URLs.
network security, endpoint protection, policy enforcement, threat mitigation
Protect against web-based threats
Automate the blocking of known malicious URLs, preventing malware infections and phishing attacks that target your users. Provide continuous protection against emerging web-based threats.
malware prevention, phishing defense, security posture, risk reduction
Ensure regulatory compliance
Support compliance requirements by controlling access to specific web categories and maintaining detailed logs of web activity. Meet audit requirements with robust reporting on internet usage.
data governance, audit trails, security policy, compliance management
Key Features
URL Filtering Categories
Block access to millions of websites across various categories to prevent exposure to malware and inappropriate content.
Malicious Website Blocking
Automatically prevent users from accessing known malicious sites, reducing the risk of infection and data compromise.
Application Visibility and Control
Identify and control the use of unsanctioned web applications, enhancing security and network performance.
Policy Enforcement Engine
Create and enforce granular web access policies based on user identity, time of day, and application type.
Reporting and Logging
Generate detailed reports on web usage and security events to aid in compliance, incident response, and network analysis.
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 URL filtering essential for threat prevention.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard patient health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to prevent breaches from web-based threats.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and must maintain high levels of security and compliance to protect against data loss and reputational damage.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from online dangers while managing network resources effectively, often requiring content filtering and malware protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower 8120 URL Filtering?
It is a subscription license that enables advanced URL filtering and web security features on your Cisco Firepower 8120 appliance. This helps protect your network from malicious websites and control web application usage.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription license, indicating it is valid for a defined period, typically one year or longer, after which it needs to be renewed to maintain service functionality.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Firepower 8120 appliance, enhancing its built-in security capabilities.
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.