Cisco Firepower 8290 IPS and Apps Fixed SMS-1 Subscription
This Cisco Firepower 8290 platform subscription unlocks advanced intrusion prevention and application control capabilities for your network security infrastructure.
- Access to: Advanced threat intelligence feeds and signature updates to detect and block emerging cyber threats.
- Coverage for: Granular application visibility and control, enabling policy enforcement based on user and application identity.
- Protection against: Sophisticated attacks including malware, exploits, and zero-day threats through integrated IPS and advanced malware protection.
- Entitlement to: Ongoing software updates and feature enhancements, ensuring your security posture remains current against evolving risks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Firepower 8290 IPS and Apps Fixed SMS-1 subscription provides essential licensing for advanced threat prevention and application security features on the Firepower 8290 platform. This subscription ensures your security appliance is equipped with the latest intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities, application awareness, and threat intelligence to defend against a wide range of cyber threats.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who require robust security without the complexity of enterprise-level management. It integrates directly into existing network infrastructure, providing a critical layer of defense for internal operations and sensitive data.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Detect and block sophisticated threats, including malware, exploits, and zero-day attacks.
- Application Visibility and Control: Gain granular control over network traffic based on application and user identity.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Proactively identify and mitigate malicious network activity.
- Continuous Updates: Receive regular security intelligence and software updates to maintain an effective defense.
- Platform Licensing: Enables core security functionalities on the specified Cisco Firepower hardware.
Empower your IT team with essential security features to protect your business operations and data effectively.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block a wide range of cyber threats, including malware, exploits, and zero-day attacks. Streamline security operations by consolidating threat intelligence and prevention capabilities into a single platform.
network security appliance, threat intelligence integration, security policy enforcement
Gain Granular Application Control
Streamline network management by enforcing policies based on specific applications and user identities, not just ports and protocols. Automate the process of identifying and controlling potentially risky or non-business-critical application traffic.
application visibility, user-based policy, network traffic shaping
Ensure Continuous Security Posture
Automate the delivery of security updates and feature enhancements to maintain an up-to-date defense against emerging threats. Enable teams to meet compliance requirements by ensuring their security infrastructure is always current and effective.
subscription-based security, ongoing updates, compliance adherence
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious network activity and exploits, protecting against known and emerging threats.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Provides insight into network traffic by application and user, allowing for granular policy enforcement and bandwidth management.
Threat Intelligence Updates
Ensures the security appliance has the latest information to identify and defend against new malware and attack vectors.
Platform Software Subscription
Enables core security functionalities and ensures access to ongoing software enhancements and support for the Firepower 8290.
Fixed SMS-1 License
Provides a defined set of security services and capabilities for the specified hardware platform, simplifying licensing.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and GLBA, which advanced IPS and application control help address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and meet HIPAA compliance requirements, making advanced threat prevention and network segmentation critical for data security.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer payment data and personal information, necessitating strong security measures to prevent breaches and maintain PCI DSS compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers manage highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Cisco Firepower 8290 IPS and Apps Fixed SMS-1 subscription include?
This subscription license enables advanced intrusion prevention (IPS) and application control features for the Cisco Firepower 8290 appliance. It ensures access to threat intelligence updates and ongoing software enhancements for these security capabilities.
What is the term of this subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, typically renewed annually or for a multi-year term. The specific duration is determined at the time of purchase and is billed accordingly.
Does this license require specific hardware?
Yes, this license is specifically for the Cisco Firepower 8290 appliance. It activates the advanced security features on that particular hardware platform.
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.