Cisco Firepower 8260 IPS, Apps, AMP, and URL Filtering Subscription
This Cisco Firepower 8260 subscription unlocks advanced threat prevention, application control, and URL filtering capabilities for your network security platform.
- Access to Advanced Threat Protection: Gain entitlement to Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and URL filtering features.
- Continuous Security Updates: Benefit from ongoing signature and intelligence updates to defend against emerging threats and malicious websites.
- Application Visibility and Control: Enable granular control over network applications, ensuring business-critical services have priority and unauthorized apps are blocked.
- Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Meet industry and government regulations by implementing robust security controls for data protection and threat mitigation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for the Cisco Firepower 8260 security appliance. It enables critical security services including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), Application Visibility and Control (AVC), and URL Filtering.
Designed for businesses seeking enterprise-grade security without the associated overhead, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing the security posture of SMB and mid-market networks. It integrates directly into the Firepower 8260 hardware to provide layered defense against sophisticated cyber threats.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Detect and block known and unknown network threats in real-time.
- Advanced Malware Protection (AMP): Identify, block, and remediate advanced malware and file-based threats.
- Application Visibility and Control (AVC): Gain insight into network traffic and control application usage.
- URL Filtering: Block access to malicious or inappropriate websites to protect users and data.
- Subscription-Based Service: Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates.
This Cisco Firepower subscription provides essential security features, empowering SMB and mid-market teams to maintain a strong defense against evolving cyber threats.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated cyber threats, including zero-day exploits and advanced malware. Streamline the process of defending against network intrusions and malicious activities.
network security appliance, threat intelligence feeds, intrusion detection systems, malware analysis
Control Application Usage and Network Access
Streamline network management by gaining granular visibility and control over application traffic. Automate the enforcement of policies to prioritize business-critical applications and block unauthorized or risky ones.
network traffic analysis, application control policies, bandwidth management, user access controls
Protect Against Malicious Websites and URLs
Automate the blocking of access to known malicious websites and enforce acceptable use policies for web browsing. Protect users from phishing attempts and malware distributed via web links.
web security gateway, content filtering, URL categorization, user browsing policies
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks network intrusions and exploits in real-time, protecting against known and unknown threats.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Identifies, blocks, and remediates advanced malware and file-based threats before they can impact your network.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Provides insight into network traffic and allows granular control over application usage, ensuring business continuity.
URL Filtering
Blocks access to malicious or inappropriate websites, safeguarding users and preventing data exfiltration.
Subscription Service
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence, signatures, and software updates for ongoing protection.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security measures to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat prevention essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and prevent data breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring strong security to prevent data loss and maintain client trust and privilege.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly rely on connected systems, making them targets for cyberattacks that could disrupt operations or compromise intellectual property, requiring advanced threat protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this subscription license?
This is a subscription license, typically offered in annual terms. The specific duration is determined at the time of purchase and is outlined in your agreement.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco Firepower 8260 security appliance, enabling its advanced security features.
What happens when the subscription expires?
Upon expiration, the advanced security features enabled by the subscription will cease to function or receive updates, potentially leaving your network vulnerable. Renewal is necessary to maintain full security capabilities.
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.