Cisco Firepower ELA 2.0 Security Subscription
The Cisco Firepower ELA 2.0 subscription provides continuous access to advanced threat intelligence and security features for your network infrastructure.
- Continuous Threat Updates: Access to the latest IPS, application, AMP, and URL filtering intelligence to defend against emerging threats.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic and application usage for better security policy enforcement.
- Proactive Defense: Benefit from integrated Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities.
- Simplified Licensing: Manage your security entitlements efficiently through a consolidated Enterprise License Agreement.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Security ELA 2.0 subscription unlocks advanced security capabilities for your network, including Intrusion Prevention (IPS), Application Visibility and Control (AVC), Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and URL Filtering.
Designed for businesses seeking to bolster their defenses, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing network security for SMB and mid-market organizations. It integrates with Cisco Firepower platforms to provide a layered security approach.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Defend against known and unknown threats with integrated IPS and AMP.
- Application Control: Gain granular control over application usage to enforce policies and optimize bandwidth.
- URL Filtering: Block access to malicious or inappropriate websites to protect users and data.
- Continuous Updates: Receive ongoing intelligence feeds for IPS, AMP, and URL filtering to stay ahead of evolving threats.
- Centralized Management: Simplify security policy management and reporting through a unified platform.
This Cisco subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to maintain a strong, up-to-date security posture without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated threats, including zero-day exploits and advanced malware. This ensures business continuity and protects sensitive company data from compromise.
businesses with critical data assets, organizations with remote workforces, companies subject to data privacy regulations, networks with high volumes of internet traffic
Streamline Application Security Policy Management
Streamline the management of application access and usage across the network, preventing the use of unauthorized or risky applications. This improves network performance and reduces the attack surface.
organizations with diverse application usage, businesses requiring bandwidth control, teams managing BYOD policies, companies with compliance mandates on application usage
Automate Malware and URL Filtering Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of malware protection and URL filtering policies to block malicious downloads and access to dangerous websites. This significantly reduces the risk of endpoint infections and phishing attacks.
companies with regular external communication, businesses operating in high-threat environments, organizations with limited security staff, networks with a large number of user endpoints
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious network traffic and exploits in real-time, preventing unauthorized access and system compromise.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Identifies and blocks known and unknown malware threats, including ransomware and fileless attacks, before they impact your systems.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Provides granular control over application usage, allowing you to prioritize business-critical applications and block risky ones.
URL Filtering
Protects users from accessing malicious websites, phishing attempts, and inappropriate content, reducing the risk of infection and reputational damage.
Continuous Threat Intelligence Updates
Ensures your defenses are always up-to-date with the latest threat information, protecting against emerging and evolving cyberattacks.
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 critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks; advanced threat protection is vital to prevent disruptions and ensure safety.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security to maintain client trust and comply with data privacy laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Security ELA 2.0?
Cisco Security ELA 2.0 is an Enterprise License Agreement that provides a subscription to a suite of advanced security features for Cisco Firepower platforms. It includes ongoing access to threat intelligence and software updates.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to compatible Cisco Firepower network security appliances and virtual platforms. Specific compatibility details should be verified based on your existing hardware or planned deployment.
How does this subscription benefit my business?
This subscription provides continuous protection against evolving cyber threats, ensures compliance with security standards, and offers granular control over network applications, all managed through a simplified licensing model.
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.