Cisco Firepower Cluster AFA+AFF+ACNG Bundle with 1 Year Preferred Support
Secure your business network with the Cisco Firepower Cluster AFA+AFF+ACNG Bundle, ensuring advanced threat protection and operational continuity for one year.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock the full potential of your Cisco Firepower NGFW with integrated AFA, AFF, and ACNG capabilities for enhanced security.
- Continuous Operation: Maintain uninterrupted network security and performance with Preferred Support, ensuring rapid issue resolution and system stability.
- Protection Against Evolving Threats: Stay ahead of sophisticated cyber threats with up-to-date threat intelligence and security updates included in the subscription.
- Entitlement to Software Updates: Ensure your security platform remains current with the latest software releases, patches, and feature enhancements throughout the subscription term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco bundle provides a platform software license for a Firepower cluster, integrating Advanced Firewall (AFA), Advanced Malware Protection (AFF), and Application Visibility and Control (ACNG) features. It includes one year of Cisco Preferred Support, offering essential services for maintaining security posture and operational efficiency.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network security, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing on-premises or hybrid network environments. It ensures compliance, provides access to critical security intelligence, and supports the continuous operation of essential firewall cluster functions.
- Integrated Security Suite: Combines AFA, AFF, and ACNG for a unified approach to threat defense and network visibility.
- Cluster Functionality: Specifically licensed for Cisco Firepower firewall clusters, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Preferred Support: Includes 1 year of Cisco Preferred Support for technical assistance, software updates, and hardware replacement.
- Subscription-Based: A flexible, recurring subscription model for predictable budgeting and continuous access to features.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date security policies and threat intelligence.
This Cisco bundle offers SMB and mid-market organizations enterprise-grade security and support without the overhead of managing complex licensing and support contracts independently.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy integrated Advanced Firewall, Advanced Malware Protection, and Application Visibility and Control features within their Cisco Firepower cluster. This ensures comprehensive defense against a wide range of cyber threats and provides granular control over network traffic.
on-premises network infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments, multi-site organizations, secure data center operations
Streamline Security Operations
Streamline the management of security policies and threat intelligence by consolidating multiple security functions into a single licensed platform. This reduces complexity and allows IT professionals to focus on strategic security initiatives rather than routine maintenance.
centralized IT management, distributed network deployments, compliance-driven organizations, resource-constrained IT departments
Automate Security Updates and Support
Automate the process of receiving critical software updates, patches, and security intelligence through the subscription model. Preferred Support ensures timely technical assistance and access to Cisco resources, minimizing downtime and accelerating problem resolution.
businesses requiring high availability, organizations with strict uptime SLAs, IT teams managing critical infrastructure, proactive security posture management
Key Features
Advanced Firewall (AFA)
Provides enhanced threat prevention and policy enforcement beyond basic firewalling capabilities.
Advanced Malware Protection (AFF)
Detects and blocks sophisticated malware, ransomware, and zero-day threats before they impact your network.
Application Visibility and Control (ACNG)
Offers deep visibility into network traffic and granular control over application usage to enforce policies and optimize bandwidth.
Firepower Cluster Licensing
Enables high availability and scalability for your network security by licensing features across multiple devices.
1 Year Preferred Support
Ensures access to Cisco technical experts, software updates, and hardware replacement for continuous operation and rapid issue resolution.
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 protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating advanced security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, demanding strong cybersecurity to prevent data theft and maintain client trust and regulatory compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and manufacturing networks are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks; advanced security is critical to prevent operational disruptions and protect intellectual property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Cisco AFA+AFF+ACNG Bundle?
This bundle includes platform software licenses for Cisco Firepower's Advanced Firewall (AFA), Advanced Malware Protection (AFF), and Application Visibility and Control (ACNG) features, specifically for a firewall cluster. It also includes one year of Cisco Preferred Support.
What is the term of this license and support?
The license and included Preferred Support are for a term of one year. This is a subscription-based offering, meaning it renews annually.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to Cisco Firepower firewall devices configured as a cluster. The specific models supported are detailed in Cisco's compatibility documentation for these features.
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.