Cisco Firepower 9000 Series Threat Defense Threat and URL Filtering Subscription
This 5-year subscription for Cisco Firepower 9000 Series delivers advanced threat and URL filtering capabilities to protect your business network from evolving cyber threats.
- Continuous Threat Intelligence: Access to up-to-date threat intelligence feeds to identify and block emerging malware and malicious websites.
- URL Filtering Control: Granular control over web access, enabling policy enforcement and blocking access to inappropriate or risky sites.
- Extended Security Posture: Maintain a strong security posture with ongoing software updates and access to Cisco's security research.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your security platform remains effective and compliant with the latest threat definitions for the subscription term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for Cisco's Firepower 9000 Series platform, specifically enabling advanced threat defense and URL filtering functionalities. It provides continuous access to updated threat intelligence and security features, ensuring your network is protected against the latest cyber threats and web-based risks.
This subscription is designed for businesses that rely on their IT infrastructure for daily operations and require robust, up-to-date security. It integrates with the Cisco Firepower 9000 Series hardware to provide comprehensive protection for internal networks, user traffic, and web access, helping IT Managers and Professionals maintain a secure and compliant environment.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Unlocks next-generation intrusion prevention and advanced malware protection capabilities.
- Web Security Enforcement: Enables granular control over web access through comprehensive URL filtering.
- Up-to-Date Intelligence: Guarantees access to the latest threat signatures and security updates from Cisco.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory requirements by providing visibility and control over web traffic.
- Platform Longevity: Ensures the continued effectiveness and feature set of your Firepower 9000 Series security platform.
This Cisco subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to maintain a cutting-edge security posture without the overhead of constant hardware upgrades.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated malware, exploits, and zero-day threats. Streamline the process of defending against advanced persistent threats targeting business networks.
network security, threat intelligence, intrusion prevention, endpoint protection
Control Web Access and Policy
Streamline the enforcement of acceptable web usage policies across the organization. Automate the blocking of access to malicious or inappropriate websites, reducing risk and improving productivity.
web filtering, content security, network policy, user access control
Maintain Up-to-Date Security Defenses
Automate the delivery of the latest threat signatures and security intelligence from Cisco. Ensure your security platform remains effective against the most current attack vectors without manual intervention.
security operations, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, platform updates
Key Features
Threat Intelligence Updates
Continuously protects against emerging threats by providing real-time updates to Cisco's global threat intelligence database.
URL Filtering Categories
Allows granular control over web access by categorizing and blocking access to specific types of websites, enhancing security and productivity.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks known exploits and malicious traffic patterns, preventing network intrusions and data breaches.
Malware Protection
Identifies and neutralizes known and unknown malware, including ransomware and viruses, before they can impact business operations.
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term security assurance and predictable operational costs for essential threat defense capabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This vertical requires stringent security to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat and URL filtering essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA necessitates robust security measures, including advanced threat defense and controlled web access to prevent breaches and ensure compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle highly confidential client information and are prime targets for cyberattacks, requiring advanced threat protection to safeguard data integrity and client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and intellectual property is critical, and advanced threat defense helps prevent disruptions and protect sensitive industrial processes from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Firepower 9000 Series Threat Defense subscription?
This is a 5-year subscription license that activates advanced threat and URL filtering features on your Cisco Firepower 9000 Series security appliance. It ensures your security platform stays current with the latest threat intelligence and protection capabilities.
What kind of threats does this subscription protect against?
It protects against a wide range of threats including malware, ransomware, zero-day exploits, phishing attempts, and malicious websites through advanced intrusion prevention and URL filtering.
Does this subscription require new hardware?
No, this is a software subscription that enhances the capabilities of your existing Cisco Firepower 9000 Series hardware. It unlocks features that are already present in the platform but require licensing.
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.