Cisco Firepower IPS and URL Filtering 1-Year Subscription
Enhance your network security posture with a 1-year Cisco Firepower subscription, unlocking advanced intrusion prevention and URL filtering capabilities.
- Intrusion Prevention: Access to real-time threat detection and blocking to safeguard against malware and exploits.
- URL Filtering: Coverage for granular control over web access, preventing users from visiting malicious or unproductive sites.
- Compliance Support: Protection against regulatory non-compliance by enforcing acceptable use policies and data protection standards.
- Continuous Updates: Entitlement to the latest threat intelligence and software updates to maintain effective security defenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco Firepower, enabling advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and URL Filtering functionalities on compatible Cisco ASA 5545-X hardware. It provides essential security features designed to protect your business network from a wide range of cyber threats and enforce web usage policies.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to bolster their network defenses. It integrates with existing Cisco ASA firewalls, extending their security capabilities to offer deeper inspection and control over network traffic and internet access.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Detects and blocks sophisticated threats, including zero-day exploits and malware.
- Web Content Control: Filters access to websites based on category, reputation, and user-defined policies.
- Network Visibility: Provides insights into application usage and user activity across the network.
- Policy Enforcement: Ensures compliance with internal security policies and external regulations.
- Subscription-Based Security: Guarantees access to up-to-date threat intelligence and software updates for ongoing protection.
This Cisco Firepower subscription offers essential security upgrades for businesses seeking to fortify their network perimeter and control web access effectively.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection
Enable teams to proactively identify and block a wide range of network intrusions and malware. Streamline security operations by automating threat response and reducing manual intervention.
on-premises network infrastructure, perimeter security, internal threat mitigation, security operations center
Control Web Access and Content
Streamline the enforcement of acceptable web usage policies across the organization. Automate the blocking of access to malicious websites and unproductive content categories.
corporate network security, employee productivity monitoring, internet policy enforcement, endpoint protection integration
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Enable teams to meet industry-specific compliance mandates by providing detailed logging and control over network traffic. Automate reporting and auditing capabilities to demonstrate adherence to security standards.
data privacy regulations, network access controls, security audit trails, compliance reporting
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious traffic and exploits in real-time, significantly reducing the risk of network compromise.
URL Filtering
Provides granular control over web access by category, reputation, and user, enhancing security and productivity.
Application Visibility and Control
Identifies and controls network traffic based on application, allowing for better bandwidth management and security policy enforcement.
Threat Intelligence Updates
Ensures continuous protection against the latest threats through regular updates to the security intelligence database.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides a defined period of access to critical security features and updates, simplifying budget planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This vertical requires stringent security controls to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which are supported by advanced threat prevention and URL filtering.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) is critical, necessitating robust security measures like IPS and URL filtering to comply with HIPAA and prevent data breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handle confidential client data and must maintain high levels of security and compliance, making advanced threat protection essential to prevent unauthorized access and data loss.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and intellectual property is paramount, requiring strong network defenses to prevent cyberattacks that could disrupt production or compromise sensitive designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware is this license for?
This subscription is designed for the Cisco ASA 5545-X firewall platform. Ensure your hardware is compatible before purchasing.
What is the difference between IPS and URL Filtering?
IPS focuses on detecting and blocking malicious network traffic and exploits, while URL Filtering controls access to websites based on their category and reputation.
How are threat updates delivered?
Threat intelligence and software updates are delivered automatically through Cisco's update servers as part of the active subscription.
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.