Cisco Firepower 8260 IPS, Apps, AMP and URL 3-Year Service Subscription
This Cisco Firepower 8260 service subscription provides 3 years of essential security updates and support for intrusion prevention, application visibility, advanced malware protection, and URL filtering.
- Continuous Threat Updates: Access to the latest IPS signatures, application definitions, AMP intelligence, and URL categories to defend against emerging threats.
- Extended Platform Operation: Ensures your Cisco Firepower 8260 appliance remains fully functional and supported for the duration of the 3-year term.
- Feature Entitlement: Maintains access to critical security features like IPS, application control, advanced malware protection, and URL filtering.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by ensuring your security posture is up-to-date and effective against known and unknown threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ELA 2 subscription provides a 3-year service entitlement for the Firepower 8260 platform, covering Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) updates, application visibility and control, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and URL filtering services.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network security, this subscription ensures that IT Managers and IT Professionals have continuous access to critical security intelligence and support for their Cisco Firepower 8260 appliance, maintaining a strong defense against evolving cyber threats.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Real-time threat detection and blocking of known exploits and network attacks.
- Application Visibility and Control (AVC): Granular control over network traffic based on application identification.
- Advanced Malware Protection (AMP): Cloud-based threat intelligence for detecting and blocking advanced malware.
- URL Filtering: Control access to websites and block malicious or inappropriate content.
- 3-Year Service Term: Predictable operational expense and continuous security coverage for an extended period.
Maintain peak security performance and compliance for your business network with this essential 3-year Cisco Firepower service subscription.
What This Enables
Continuous Threat Intelligence Updates
Enable teams to defend against the latest known and emerging threats with up-to-date IPS signatures, application definitions, and malware intelligence. Streamline security operations by automating the delivery of critical threat data to the Firepower 8260 appliance.
On-premises network security, appliance-based threat prevention, proactive security posture management
Advanced Malware Protection Activation
Automate the detection and blocking of advanced malware and file-based threats through cloud-delivered intelligence. Streamline incident response by identifying and quarantining malicious files before they impact business operations.
Endpoint and network threat detection, data breach prevention, security operations center support
URL Filtering Policy Enforcement
Enable teams to enforce acceptable use policies and block access to malicious or inappropriate websites. Streamline compliance efforts by maintaining control over outbound web traffic and preventing access to risky online content.
Web security gateway functionality, content filtering requirements, user access control
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Updates
Protects against known network exploits and attacks by ensuring the latest threat signatures are applied to your firewall.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Detects and blocks sophisticated malware and file-based threats using cloud-based intelligence, reducing the risk of infection.
URL Filtering
Controls access to websites, preventing users from visiting malicious or inappropriate sites and enhancing overall security.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Provides insight into network traffic by application, allowing for better control and prioritization of business-critical applications.
3-Year Service Term
Offers predictable budgeting and ensures continuous security coverage and support for an extended period, minimizing operational disruption.
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 prevention essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, demanding advanced security to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust and regulatory compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks that can disrupt operations; advanced threat protection is critical to maintaining uptime and protecting intellectual property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco ELA 2 subscription?
An ELA 2 (Enterprise License Agreement 2) subscription is a licensing model from Cisco that provides access to software features and support services for a defined term, often with simplified management and predictable costs.
What happens when the 3-year subscription expires?
Upon expiration, the security features covered by the subscription, such as IPS updates, AMP, and URL filtering, will cease to function or receive updates. Renewal is required to maintain continuous protection and support.
Does this subscription include hardware support?
This subscription primarily covers the software services and threat intelligence for the Firepower 8260 appliance. Hardware support is typically managed through a separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care contract, though specific ELA terms may vary.
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.