Cisco Firepower IPS and URL Filtering Subscription
Secure your network perimeter with Cisco Firepower IPS and URL Filtering, providing advanced threat prevention and web content control for continuous operational integrity.
- Intrusion Prevention: Access to real-time threat detection and blocking to stop malicious activity before it impacts operations.
- URL Filtering: Coverage for granular control over web access, preventing users from visiting risky or unproductive sites.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against regulatory violations by enforcing acceptable use policies and data security standards.
- Continuous Updates: Entitlement to the latest threat intelligence and software updates to maintain defense effectiveness.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower subscription unlocks advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and URL Filtering capabilities for the ASA 5525-X platform. It provides essential security features designed to detect and block sophisticated threats, while also enabling administrators to enforce web usage policies.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-sized businesses utilize this subscription to bolster their network defenses. It integrates directly with their existing Cisco ASA hardware, enhancing perimeter security without requiring a complete hardware overhaul.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Detects and mitigates known and emerging network threats in real-time.
- Web Security Control: Filters access to websites based on category, reputation, and custom policies.
- Policy Enforcement: Ensures adherence to corporate acceptable use policies and security guidelines.
- Visibility and Reporting: Provides insights into network traffic and security events for better management.
- Subscription-Based Access: Delivers continuous access to the latest security intelligence and software updates.
This subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade network security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated cyber threats, including malware, exploits, and zero-day attacks. Streamline security operations by automating threat response and reducing manual intervention.
network perimeter security, threat intelligence integration, real-time traffic analysis, security policy enforcement
Control and Secure Web Access
Streamline web access management by enforcing granular URL filtering policies based on content category and user. Automate the blocking of access to malicious websites, phishing attempts, and non-compliant content.
internet gateway security, acceptable use policy enforcement, user activity monitoring, web traffic segmentation
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Automate compliance with data protection regulations by preventing access to risky web content and ensuring secure data transmission. Enable teams to demonstrate adherence to industry-specific security mandates through detailed logging and reporting.
data privacy requirements, security audit trails, corporate governance, risk management frameworks
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks network intrusions and malicious traffic in real-time, preventing unauthorized access and data breaches.
URL Filtering
Controls access to websites based on category, reputation, and custom policies, reducing exposure to malware and inappropriate content.
Subscription-based Updates
Ensures continuous protection against emerging threats through regular updates to threat intelligence and software.
Cisco ASA 5525-X Integration
Activates advanced security features on existing Cisco ASA hardware, maximizing investment and simplifying deployment.
Policy Enforcement Engine
Enforces granular security and acceptable use policies, maintaining operational integrity and compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
These organizations handle sensitive financial data and are subject to strict regulatory compliance, making advanced threat prevention and URL filtering critical for data security and preventing fraud.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) requires robust security measures to comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating strong intrusion prevention and controlled web access.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms managing confidential client information must safeguard against data breaches and maintain client trust through advanced network security and policy enforcement.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses often process payment card information and require secure networks to prevent breaches, while also managing employee access to prevent productivity loss and security risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower IPS and URL Filtering?
This is a subscription service for Cisco ASA firewalls that enables advanced intrusion prevention and web content filtering. It helps protect your network from threats and control user web access.
What does the subscription cover?
The subscription provides access to the latest threat intelligence, software updates, and the full functionality of the IPS and URL Filtering features for the licensed term.
What hardware does this apply to?
This specific subscription (ASA5525-TAC-SMS-1) is designed for the Cisco ASA 5525-X platform.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.