Cisco Firepower IPS and URL Filtering Subscription
Secure your business network with the Cisco Firepower IPS and URL Filtering subscription, providing advanced threat prevention and web content control for your organization.
- Access to: Advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities to detect and block sophisticated threats.
- Coverage for: Malicious URLs and web traffic, preventing access to harmful or inappropriate content.
- Protection against: Zero-day exploits and evolving cyber threats through continuous threat intelligence updates.
- Entitlement to: Enhanced network visibility and granular control over user web access and application usage.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower subscription license unlocks advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and URL Filtering capabilities for your Cisco ASA 5545 platform. It provides essential security features to protect your network from a wide range of cyber threats and control access to web content.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to bolster their network defenses. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco ASA firewall, enhancing its security posture without requiring entirely new hardware.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Detects and blocks known and unknown threats, including malware, exploits, and command-and-control traffic.
- URL Filtering: Controls access to websites based on category, reputation, and user-defined policies, enhancing compliance and productivity.
- Intrusion Prevention: Analyzes network traffic in real-time to identify and stop malicious activity before it impacts your business.
- Continuous Updates: Receives regular threat intelligence updates to stay ahead of emerging cyber risks.
- Centralized Management: Integrates with Cisco's management platforms for streamlined policy enforcement and reporting.
This Cisco subscription provides essential security enhancements, delivering enterprise-grade threat protection and web control for businesses seeking to fortify their digital perimeter.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block a wide range of cyber threats, including malware, exploits, and zero-day attacks. Streamline security operations by automating threat response and reducing manual intervention.
on-premises network infrastructure, perimeter security, threat intelligence integration, security policy enforcement
Control Web Access and Content
Streamline web access policies by categorizing and filtering websites to prevent users from accessing malicious or inappropriate content. Automate compliance with acceptable use policies and enhance employee productivity by blocking distracting sites.
internal network security, user access management, content filtering policies, regulatory compliance
Enhance Network Visibility and Reporting
Enable IT professionals to gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and potential security incidents. Automate the generation of security reports to demonstrate compliance and identify areas for improvement.
network monitoring, security auditing, incident response planning, operational visibility
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious network traffic and exploits in real-time, preventing unauthorized access and data breaches.
URL Filtering
Controls access to websites based on categories and reputation, reducing exposure to malware and enforcing acceptable use policies.
Threat Intelligence Updates
Ensures continuous protection against evolving threats through regular updates of threat signatures and intelligence feeds.
Application Visibility and Control
Provides insight into network traffic by application, allowing for granular policy enforcement and security prioritization.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers predictable costs and access to the latest features and security updates for ongoing protection.
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 and URL filtering critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures against cyber threats and unauthorized web access.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and face significant reputational risk from breaches, requiring advanced security to protect intellectual property and client data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly rely on connected systems, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks that could disrupt operations; advanced security is needed to protect operational technology (OT) and sensitive production data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower IPS and URL Filtering?
Cisco Firepower IPS and URL Filtering are security services that enhance network protection. IPS detects and blocks malicious traffic, while URL Filtering controls access to websites based on categories.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific subscription license (ASA5545-TAC-SMS-1K) is designed for the Cisco ASA 5545 platform, enabling advanced security features on that hardware.
What is the billing model for this subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually, to ensure continuous access to security updates and features.
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.