Cisco Firepower IPS 1-Year Subscription
This 1-year Cisco Firepower IPS subscription unlocks advanced intrusion prevention capabilities for your network security platform.
- Access to: Advanced threat detection and prevention signatures for immediate protection against known and emerging cyber threats.
- Coverage for: Network traffic analysis and policy enforcement to maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal security standards.
- Protection against: Exploits and malware that bypass traditional security measures, reducing the risk of data breaches and operational disruption.
- Entitlement to: Continuous updates and support for the Intrusion Prevention System, ensuring optimal performance and security posture.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco Firepower Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) functionality, designed to enhance the security posture of your network infrastructure.
It provides essential threat intelligence and prevention capabilities, crucial for businesses of all sizes that rely on secure network operations to protect sensitive data and maintain business continuity.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Gain access to Cisco's extensive threat intelligence database for real-time identification and blocking of malicious activity.
- Intrusion Prevention: Actively prevent network intrusions and exploits before they can impact your systems or data.
- Compliance Assurance: Help meet regulatory requirements by demonstrating robust security controls and threat mitigation strategies.
- Continuous Updates: Receive regular signature and software updates to defend against the latest evolving threats.
- Operational Continuity: Minimize downtime and security incidents by proactively addressing potential network vulnerabilities.
This subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking enterprise-grade threat prevention without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to actively detect and block sophisticated network intrusions and malware. Streamline security operations by automating threat response and policy enforcement.
Organizations deploying network security appliances, Businesses managing sensitive customer data, Teams requiring compliance with data protection regulations
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the integration of real-time threat intelligence into existing security infrastructure. Automate the identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
Companies with dedicated IT security teams, Businesses operating in high-risk threat environments, Organizations seeking to reduce their attack surface
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent industry compliance mandates by providing documented evidence of advanced threat protection. Automate the logging and reporting of security events for audit purposes.
Healthcare providers handling patient data, Financial institutions managing sensitive transactions, Legal firms protecting client confidentiality
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Actively detects and blocks malicious network traffic and exploits, preventing unauthorized access and data breaches.
Real-time Threat Intelligence Updates
Ensures continuous protection against the latest known and emerging threats through regular signature and intelligence feeds.
Policy Enforcement
Allows granular control over network traffic and application usage, enforcing security policies to reduce risk.
Subscription-based licensing
Provides access to the latest features and threat intelligence for a defined term, offering predictable security costs.
Cisco ASA 5585-20 Platform Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the security capabilities of the Cisco ASA 5585-20 firewall platform.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive transaction data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced IPS critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong intrusion prevention to prevent breaches and maintain patient privacy.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) are increasingly targeted; IPS helps protect these critical systems from cyberattacks that could disrupt production or cause physical damage.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security measures like IPS to prevent data theft and maintain client trust and ethical obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower IPS?
Cisco Firepower IPS is a security solution that inspects network traffic to detect and block malicious activity, such as intrusions and exploits, in real-time.
What does a 1-year subscription include?
A 1-year subscription typically includes access to the latest IPS software features, threat intelligence updates, and technical support for the duration of the term.
On which hardware does this license apply?
Based on the MPN (L-ASA5585-20-TA1Y), this subscription is intended for the Cisco ASA 5585-20 security appliance.
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.