
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense 9000 Series SM-56 Threat Protection Subscription 5-Year
This 5-year subscription for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense 9000 Series SM-56 unlocks advanced threat protection capabilities for your organization's network.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage for sophisticated threat detection, intrusion prevention, and advanced malware defense.
- Continuous Updates: Entitlement to ongoing security intelligence updates, software patches, and vulnerability mitigation.
- Extended Support: Access to Cisco's technical support resources for timely issue resolution and operational continuity.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against evolving cyber threats to help meet regulatory and compliance requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for Cisco's Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) platform, specifically for the SM-56 module on the 9000 Series hardware. It provides advanced threat protection features, ensuring your network is safeguarded against a wide range of cyber threats.
This subscription is designed for businesses that require robust security for their internal networks, protecting critical data and ensuring operational uptime. It integrates advanced security services into a single platform, managed by your IT team.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Unlocks next-generation firewall capabilities, intrusion prevention, and advanced malware protection.
- Proactive Threat Mitigation: Provides access to up-to-date threat intelligence feeds to defend against emerging cyber risks.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies security management by consolidating multiple security functions into a unified platform.
- Regulatory Adherence: Helps organizations meet stringent compliance mandates by providing robust security controls.
- Extended Service Lifespan: Ensures continued access to critical software updates and vendor support for the duration of the subscription.
This Cisco subscription provides essential threat protection and ongoing updates, making it a vital component for businesses prioritizing network security and compliance.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection
Enable teams to deploy next-generation intrusion prevention and advanced malware protection capabilities. Streamline the identification and mitigation of sophisticated threats targeting your network infrastructure.
on-premises network security, multi-segment network architecture, dedicated security appliance deployment, internal IT operations
Ensure Continuous Security Updates
Automate the delivery of up-to-date threat intelligence feeds and software patches to your security platform. Maintain a strong security posture against emerging vulnerabilities and zero-day exploits.
proactive security management, regulatory compliance environment, business-critical data protection, ongoing IT risk mitigation
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Streamline efforts to meet industry-specific and general data protection regulations by ensuring your security controls are current. Provide auditable proof of advanced threat mitigation capabilities.
data privacy requirements, internal audit readiness, secure data handling policies, business continuity planning
Key Features
Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS)
Detects and blocks sophisticated threats and exploits before they impact your network.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Identifies, analyzes, and blocks advanced malware and zero-day threats.
URL Filtering
Controls access to malicious or inappropriate websites, reducing risk from web-based threats.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Provides granular control over network traffic based on application type, improving performance and security.
Continuous Threat Intelligence
Ensures your defenses are always up-to-date with the latest global threat data.
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 defense essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating advanced threat protection to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks; advanced threat defense is critical to prevent disruptions and protect sensitive intellectual property.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring strong security measures to prevent data loss and maintain client trust, often under specific data privacy mandates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense?
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) is a unified security platform that combines next-generation firewall capabilities with advanced threat protection features. It is designed to protect networks from a wide range of cyber threats.
What does a 5-year subscription provide?
A 5-year subscription provides continuous access to software updates, security intelligence feeds, and vendor support for your Cisco Firepower Threat Defense platform for the duration of the term. This ensures your security remains effective and up-to-date.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license (L-FPR9K-56T-T-5Y) applies to the SM-56 module on the Cisco Firepower 9000 Series hardware platform.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.