Cisco Firepower Malware & URL Protection Subscription
This Cisco subscription provides 1 Gbps Malware and URL filtering for your virtualized Firepower Threat Defense platform, enhancing your network's security posture.
- Malware Protection: Defend against known and emerging malware threats attempting to infiltrate your network.
- URL Filtering: Control access to malicious or inappropriate websites, reducing your attack surface.
- 1 Gbps Throughput: Ensure high-performance security for your virtualized network traffic.
- Subscription Term: Continuous access to updated threat intelligence and software features for ongoing protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco subscription license unlocks advanced Malware and URL filtering capabilities for your virtual Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) platform, operating at 1 Gbps.
It is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to protect their internal business operations from web-based threats and enforce acceptable use policies.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Identifies and blocks malware, ransomware, and other malicious files.
- Web Security: Prevents access to phishing sites and malicious URLs.
- Virtual Platform Support: Licenses the security features for your virtualized Firepower deployment.
- Performance Assurance: Supports up to 1 Gbps of traffic throughput for security inspection.
- Continuous Updates: Provides ongoing access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates.
This subscription is ideal for businesses seeking enterprise-grade web security without the overhead of managing complex hardware deployments.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Web Threat Protection
Enable teams to block sophisticated malware and phishing attempts targeting employees. Streamline the enforcement of web access policies across the organization.
virtualized network environments, cloud-hosted applications, remote workforce support, multi-site business operations
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the detection and blocking of malicious URLs, reducing the risk of endpoint infections. Improve overall network resilience against web-borne attacks.
business continuity planning, data protection initiatives, regulatory compliance adherence, IT infrastructure modernization
Manage Web Access and Productivity
Streamline the management of internet access policies for employees, ensuring productivity and preventing access to inappropriate content. Provide clear visibility into web traffic patterns.
employee onboarding processes, internal IT policy enforcement, network performance monitoring, user access control
Key Features
Malware Protection Engine
Detects and blocks a wide range of malware, including viruses, spyware, and ransomware, before they reach endpoints.
URL Filtering Database
Categorizes and controls access to millions of websites, preventing users from visiting malicious or inappropriate sites.
1 Gbps Throughput
Provides high-speed security inspection without becoming a bottleneck for your network traffic.
Virtual Appliance Licensing
Enables advanced security features on your existing virtualized network infrastructure.
Subscription-Based Updates
Ensures continuous protection with up-to-date threat intelligence and software features.
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 protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures to safeguard patient health information from cyber threats and unauthorized web access.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust, often driven by ethical and contractual obligations.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process significant amounts of customer data, including payment information, making them targets for malware and phishing attacks that require effective web security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Malware & URL Protection?
It is a subscription service that provides advanced threat intelligence and filtering capabilities for Cisco's virtual Firepower Threat Defense platform. It protects against malware and controls access to websites.
What does the 1 Gbps capacity mean?
This indicates the maximum speed at which the security services can inspect traffic on your virtual appliance. It ensures that security does not impede network performance for businesses with high bandwidth needs.
How long is the subscription term?
Subscription terms are typically annual or multi-year, providing continuous protection and access to updates for the duration of the agreement. Specific terms are confirmed at the time of purchase.
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.