Cisco Firepower 8360 URL Filtering License
Enhance your network security with the Cisco Firepower 8360 URL Filtering license, providing essential web access control and threat mitigation for your business operations.
- Web Filtering: Access to advanced URL filtering policies to block malicious or inappropriate websites.
- Threat Prevention: Coverage against web-based threats and malware delivered through compromised URLs.
- Policy Enforcement: Protection against non-compliance with acceptable use policies and regulatory requirements.
- Visibility: Entitlement to detailed reporting on web traffic and user activity for better security insights.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower 8360 URL Filtering license unlocks advanced web security capabilities for your network. It enables granular control over user access to websites, helping to prevent malware infections, data leakage, and policy violations.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to secure their organization's internet access. It integrates with the Cisco Firepower 8360 platform, providing a critical layer of defense against evolving web threats within their existing network infrastructure.
- Granular URL Control: Define specific policies for website categories or individual URLs.
- Malware Protection: Block access to known malicious websites and phishing attempts.
- Content Filtering: Enforce acceptable use policies by restricting access to non-business related content.
- Reporting and Analytics: Gain insights into web traffic patterns and potential security risks.
- License Compliance: Ensure proper licensing for advanced security features on your Firepower appliance.
This essential URL filtering license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to proactively manage web risks and maintain a secure digital environment.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Web Access Control
Enable teams to define and enforce granular policies for website access, blocking categories or specific URLs that pose security risks. Streamline the process of preventing users from visiting known malicious sites or content that violates company policy.
network security appliance, perimeter defense, user access management, policy enforcement
Prevent Web-Based Malware Infections
Automate the blocking of access to websites known to host malware, phishing kits, or exploit kits, significantly reducing the attack surface. Protect endpoints and sensitive data by preventing initial infection vectors through compromised web content.
threat prevention, endpoint security, risk mitigation, security posture enhancement
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Support compliance with industry regulations and internal acceptable use policies by controlling access to specific types of online content. Ensure audit trails and reporting capabilities are available for web traffic to demonstrate adherence to standards.
compliance management, policy adherence, data governance, audit readiness
Key Features
URL Filtering Database
Blocks access to millions of malicious and inappropriate websites in real-time, protecting users from threats.
Customizable Policies
Allows IT teams to create specific rules based on user groups, time of day, or website categories for tailored security.
Real-time Threat Intelligence
Leverages up-to-date threat feeds to identify and block emerging web-based threats.
Reporting and Logging
Provides detailed logs and reports on web usage and blocked sites, aiding in security analysis and compliance.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to updated features and threat intelligence.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making URL filtering essential for blocking fraudulent sites and enforcing access policies.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient privacy under HIPAA, necessitating robust security measures to prevent access to malicious sites that could compromise Protected Health Information (PHI).
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and must maintain strict data security and compliance, making URL filtering critical for preventing data breaches and unauthorized access.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from inappropriate or malicious web content while managing network resources effectively, making URL filtering a key component of their cybersecurity strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower 8360 URL Filtering?
It is a security feature that allows you to control and monitor which websites users can access on your network. This license enables that capability on your Cisco Firepower 8360 appliance.
What kind of threats does URL filtering help prevent?
It helps prevent threats like malware, phishing attacks, and access to malicious websites. It also aids in enforcing company policies regarding internet usage.
Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, providing ongoing access to URL filtering capabilities and updates.
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.