Cisco Firepower TD Virtual Base License, 3 Gbps, 3-Year Subscription
This Cisco Firepower virtual appliance base license provides essential threat defense capabilities for your network over a 3-year subscription term.
- License Term: Subscription for 3 years, ensuring continuous access to security features and updates.
- Capacity: Supports up to 3 Gbps throughput, suitable for mid-sized business network demands.
- Platform: Enables deployment on virtualized environments, offering flexibility and scalability.
- Value: Unlocks core security functionalities for threat prevention and network protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) virtual appliance. It provides foundational security capabilities, including threat prevention, intrusion prevention, and application visibility, with a throughput capacity of 3 Gbps.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who require robust network security for their own internal operations. It integrates into existing virtualized infrastructure, such as VMware or KVM, to protect business data and user access.
- Threat Defense: Enables core security services to detect and block a wide range of cyber threats.
- Application Control: Provides visibility and control over network traffic based on application usage.
- Intrusion Prevention: Protects against known exploits and malicious network activity.
- Virtual Deployment: Allows installation on industry-standard hypervisors for flexible infrastructure.
- Subscription Term: A 3-year license ensures predictable costs and continuous access to security updates.
This Cisco Firepower virtual license offers essential security features for SMB and mid-market businesses seeking enterprise-grade protection without the associated hardware overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to protect their internal network from a wide array of modern threats, including malware, ransomware, and zero-day exploits. Streamline security operations by consolidating multiple security functions into a single virtual appliance.
virtualized environments, on-premises deployments, cloud-integrated networks, hybrid IT infrastructure
Gain Application Visibility and Control
Streamline network management by gaining granular visibility into the applications traversing the network. Automate policy enforcement to control application usage, ensuring compliance and optimizing bandwidth allocation.
business networks, corporate intranets, remote access solutions, segmented network zones
Meet Compliance Requirements
Automate the implementation of security controls necessary for regulatory compliance, such as PCI DSS or HIPAA. Ensure continuous protection and audit readiness with integrated threat intelligence and reporting features.
data-sensitive operations, regulated industries, internal IT infrastructure, secure communication channels
Key Features
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software
Provides integrated security services including next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and advanced malware protection.
Virtual Appliance Deployment
Offers flexibility and scalability by allowing deployment on industry-standard hypervisors, reducing hardware costs.
3 Gbps Throughput Capacity
Sufficient performance for mid-sized business networks, ensuring security without significant performance degradation.
3-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees access to software updates, security intelligence, and support for a predictable period, simplifying budget management.
Application Visibility and Control
Enables IT teams to identify and manage network traffic based on application type, improving security posture and network performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like GLBA and SOX, making advanced threat defense critical for their operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent data leaks and maintain client trust and attorney-client privilege.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) networks are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, requiring secure network segmentation and threat prevention to maintain production continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a virtual appliance license?
A virtual appliance license allows you to install and run security software, like Cisco Firepower, on a virtual machine within your existing server infrastructure, rather than on dedicated physical hardware.
What is the difference between a base license and other Cisco Firepower licenses?
The base license provides core threat defense capabilities. Additional licenses are available for advanced features like advanced malware protection (AMP), URL filtering, and advanced intrusion prevention (IPS).
Can this license be used on any hypervisor?
This license is designed for deployment on common industry-standard hypervisors such as VMware ESXi and KVM. Specific version compatibility should be verified with Cisco documentation.
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.