Cisco Firepower 8260 IPS and Apps Fixed License
This Cisco Firepower 8260 IPS and Apps Fixed license provides essential security capabilities to protect your business network from evolving threats.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Coverage for intrusion prevention and application visibility to safeguard critical business assets.
- Application Control: Entitlement to manage and control network access based on application usage, enhancing productivity and security.
- Fixed License Term: Access to security features for the duration of the subscription term, ensuring continuous protection.
- Compliance Support: Protection against regulatory gaps by maintaining up-to-date security postures and threat intelligence.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Firepower 8260 IPS and Apps Fixed license unlocks advanced security features for your network infrastructure. This subscription provides intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities and deep application visibility and control, helping to defend against a wide range of cyber threats and manage network traffic effectively.
This license is designed for businesses that own and operate their IT infrastructure, including IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies. It integrates with Cisco Firepower hardware platforms to enhance security posture, ensure operational continuity, and meet compliance requirements.
- Intrusion Prevention: Detect and block known and emerging threats in real-time.
- Application Visibility and Control: Identify and manage network traffic by application, not just by port or protocol.
- Threat Intelligence: Access to up-to-date threat intelligence feeds to defend against the latest attack vectors.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular security policies based on users, applications, and content.
- Subscription-Based Security: Continuous access to security updates and features throughout the license term.
This Cisco license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to bolster their network defenses with advanced threat prevention and application management.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block malicious traffic and known exploits targeting business systems. Streamline incident response by gaining visibility into the nature and source of threats.
on-premises network infrastructure, multi-site deployments, security appliance integration, business continuity planning
Control Application Usage and Network Bandwidth
Streamline network management by identifying and controlling the use of business-critical and non-essential applications. Automate policy enforcement to ensure optimal bandwidth allocation and prevent unauthorized application access.
corporate network environments, user access management, traffic shaping initiatives, productivity enhancement
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Enable teams to meet industry-specific compliance mandates by providing robust security logging and reporting capabilities. Automate the enforcement of security policies to maintain an auditable and secure network environment.
data privacy regulations, security audit preparation, internal policy enforcement, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks network intrusions and exploits in real-time, protecting critical business data and systems.
Application Visibility and Control
Identifies and controls network traffic based on application type, enabling better bandwidth management and policy enforcement.
Subscription-Based Updates
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence and software features for ongoing protection.
Fixed License Model
Provides predictable security coverage for the duration of the subscription term, simplifying IT budgeting.
Cisco Firepower Platform Integration
Seamlessly enhances the security capabilities of compatible Cisco Firepower hardware appliances.
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 organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust and regulatory adherence.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, requiring specialized security to protect production uptime and intellectual property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 'IPS and Apps Fixed' license enable?
This license enables advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities and deep application visibility and control on your Cisco Firepower appliance. It helps protect your network from threats and manage application traffic.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term. Upon expiration, renewal is required to maintain access to the features and updates.
What hardware does this license apply to?
The MPN suggests this license is for the Cisco Firepower 8260 platform. It is designed to activate specific software features on that hardware.
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.