
Cisco Firepower TD Virtual Base License, 3 Gbps
This Cisco Firepower TD Virtual Base License unlocks essential security capabilities for your virtual network, providing 3 Gbps throughput for enhanced threat defense.
- Enhanced Security: Gain access to core next-generation firewall and threat defense features.
- Virtualized Deployment: Coverage for virtual appliances, ideal for modern, flexible IT infrastructures.
- Performance Capacity: Entitlement to 3 Gbps throughput, suitable for mid-sized network demands.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against evolving cyber threats and regulatory compliance gaps.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Firepower TD Virtual Base License provides foundational security capabilities for virtualized network environments. This subscription-based license unlocks essential threat defense features, including next-generation firewalling, intrusion prevention, and advanced malware protection, with a capacity of 3 Gbps.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who are deploying or managing virtualized security appliances. It integrates into existing virtual infrastructure, offering a scalable and cost-effective way to bolster network security without the overhead of dedicated physical hardware.
- Core Security Features: Enables essential next-generation firewall and threat defense functionalities.
- Virtualized Platform: Designed specifically for deployment on virtual machines and cloud environments.
- Performance Tier: Supports up to 3 Gbps of traffic throughput, suitable for demanding workloads.
- Subscription Model: Provides access to features and updates on a recurring basis, ensuring continuous protection.
- Cisco Ecosystem: Integrates with the broader Cisco security portfolio for unified management.
This Cisco virtual license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking essential, scalable security for their virtualized infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Defense in Virtual Environments
Enable teams to deploy next-generation firewall capabilities within their virtualized infrastructure. Streamline the integration of advanced threat protection for critical business applications and data.
virtualized data centers, private cloud deployments, hybrid cloud environments, network segmentation
Ensure Network Security Compliance
Automate compliance checks and reporting for regulatory mandates requiring robust network security controls. Maintain an audit trail of security events and policy enforcement for internal and external audits.
regulated industries, compliance-driven organizations, IT governance frameworks, data privacy initiatives
Enhance Security Performance for Virtual Workloads
Support business operations with a consistent 3 Gbps throughput for security inspection of virtual traffic. Optimize network performance by applying security policies without introducing significant latency.
high-traffic virtual servers, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), application delivery controllers, network function virtualization (NFV)
Key Features
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Provides advanced threat prevention, intrusion prevention, and application visibility to protect against sophisticated attacks.
Virtual Appliance Deployment
Allows deployment on common hypervisors, offering flexibility and cost savings compared to physical hardware.
3 Gbps Throughput
Delivers sufficient performance for mid-sized businesses to inspect traffic without impacting user experience.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest security updates, threat intelligence, and software features.
Centralized Management Integration
Facilitates easier management and policy enforcement when integrated with Cisco's security management platforms.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat defense in virtual environments critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security to safeguard electronic protected health information (ePHI) within their virtual IT infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring strong security measures to prevent breaches and maintain client trust, often within virtualized environments.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process significant amounts of customer data, including payment card information, requiring PCI DSS compliance and protection against evolving cyber threats in their networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a virtual base license?
A virtual base license provides the fundamental features and capacity for a virtualized security appliance. This specific license enables Cisco Firepower Threat Defense on a virtual machine with 3 Gbps throughput.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license. The term duration is typically one year or longer, providing continuous access to features and updates for the duration of the subscription.
Does this license include support?
This is a software license only. Cisco support contracts (e.g., SMARTnet) are typically purchased separately to cover technical assistance and hardware replacement if applicable to the underlying platform.
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.