Cisco Firepower TD Virtual Malware Protection
Cisco Firepower TD Virtual Malware Protection provides advanced threat defense for your virtualized network infrastructure, ensuring continuous security for 3 years.
- Malware Defense: Access to advanced malware detection and prevention capabilities for virtual environments.
- Threat Intelligence: Coverage for up-to-date threat intelligence feeds to combat emerging cyber threats.
- Virtual Appliance Security: Protection against sophisticated malware targeting virtual machines and hosts.
- Subscription Term: Entitlement to the service and ongoing updates for a 3-year period.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) virtual malware protection. It unlocks advanced threat prevention features specifically designed to secure virtualized network environments against sophisticated malware and emerging threats.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with Cisco's virtual security appliance to provide essential security controls within their existing virtual infrastructure, such as VMware or KVM.
- Advanced Malware Protection: Detects and blocks known and unknown malware, ransomware, and file-based threats.
- Intrusion Prevention: Includes robust intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities to stop network attacks.
- URL Filtering: Controls access to malicious websites and enforces acceptable use policies.
- Sandboxing: Analyzes suspicious files in a safe, isolated environment to identify zero-day threats.
- Centralized Management: Integrates with Cisco Firepower Management Center for unified policy and visibility.
This Cisco subscription provides essential virtual malware protection, enabling SMB and mid-market teams to maintain a strong security posture without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Malware Detection in Virtual Environments
Enable teams to detect and block sophisticated malware, ransomware, and zero-day threats targeting virtual machines and hosts. Streamline the process of securing virtual infrastructure with integrated threat intelligence.
virtualized data centers, private cloud deployments, network function virtualization, server consolidation projects
Enhance Intrusion Prevention for Virtual Networks
Streamline network security by integrating advanced intrusion prevention system (IPS) capabilities directly into the virtual firewall. Automate the blocking of known and emerging network exploits targeting virtualized services.
virtual network segmentation, cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, hybrid cloud environments
Control Access to Malicious Websites
Enable teams to enforce acceptable use policies and prevent access to dangerous websites that could lead to malware infections. Automate URL filtering to protect users and systems from web-based threats.
remote workforce security, branch office connectivity, secure internet access, endpoint protection integration
Key Features
Advanced Malware Protection
Detects and blocks known and unknown malware, ransomware, and file-based threats to prevent data breaches.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Stops network attacks and exploits in real-time, safeguarding critical virtualized assets.
URL Filtering
Controls access to malicious websites, reducing the risk of phishing and malware infections.
Sandboxing
Analyzes suspicious files in an isolated environment to identify zero-day threats before they spread.
3-Year Subscription
Ensures continuous protection and access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates for an extended period.
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 malware protection for virtual environments essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong defenses against malware and ransomware that could disrupt patient care and compromise data privacy.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) environments are increasingly virtualizing and require advanced threat protection to prevent malware from causing production downtime or compromising safety.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client data, making them prime targets for cyberattacks; securing virtual environments is critical to maintaining client trust and meeting data protection obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower TD Virtual Malware Protection?
It is a subscription license that enables advanced malware detection and prevention features for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense virtual appliances. This license provides protection against a wide range of cyber threats for 3 years.
What type of environments does this license apply to?
This license is designed for virtualized environments, including those running on platforms like VMware, KVM, or other hypervisors. It secures virtual machines and network functions deployed in these settings.
What is the benefit of a 3-year subscription?
A 3-year subscription ensures continuous security coverage and access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates without interruption. It provides predictable costs and long-term protection for your virtual infrastructure.
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.