Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Threat, Malware, and URL Filtering License
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense license subscription provides advanced threat, malware, and URL filtering capabilities for your network security platform.
- Access to Advanced Threat Protection: Unlock next-generation intrusion prevention and advanced malware detection to safeguard against evolving cyber threats.
- Coverage for URL Filtering: Maintain control over web access by enforcing policies that block access to malicious or inappropriate websites.
- Protection against Malware: Benefit from continuous updates and intelligence to defend against known and emerging malware strains.
- Entitlement to Threat Defense Features: Gain access to integrated security services that provide deep visibility and control over network traffic.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Security EA 3.0 license, specifically for the Firepower 1140 platform, enables advanced threat defense, malware protection, and URL filtering capabilities. It is a subscription-based software license designed to enhance the security posture of your network infrastructure.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to protect their internal networks and user traffic from sophisticated cyber threats. It integrates with the Cisco Firepower 1140 appliance to provide a layered security approach.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Identifies and blocks advanced threats, including zero-day exploits and sophisticated malware.
- URL Filtering Control: Enforces granular policies to manage and restrict access to web content, improving productivity and security.
- Malware Prevention: Utilizes real-time intelligence and sandboxing to detect and neutralize malicious software before it impacts your systems.
- Subscription-Based Access: Ensures continuous access to the latest security updates, threat intelligence, and feature enhancements.
- Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Cisco Firepower 1140 appliances for unified security management.
Equip your business with enterprise-grade threat defense without the enterprise overhead, ensuring continuous protection and compliance.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat and Malware Protection
Enable teams to detect and block sophisticated cyber threats and zero-day malware before they can impact business operations. Streamline incident response by identifying malicious activity early in the attack chain.
organizations with critical data assets, businesses requiring continuous network uptime, teams managing remote or hybrid workforces, companies with regulatory compliance needs
Control Web Access and Enforce Policies
Streamline web security by enforcing granular URL filtering policies to block access to malicious, inappropriate, or unproductive websites. Automate the enforcement of acceptable use policies across the organization.
businesses with employee internet usage policies, organizations needing to prevent access to phishing sites, teams managing user productivity, companies with compliance requirements for web access
Maintain Network Security Compliance
Automate compliance with industry regulations and internal security standards by ensuring all network traffic is inspected for threats and malware. Provide auditable logs and reports for security posture verification.
healthcare providers handling patient data, financial institutions managing sensitive transactions, legal firms with client confidentiality requirements, any business subject to data protection regulations
Key Features
Advanced Malware Protection
Defends against known and unknown malware, including ransomware and zero-day threats, preventing data loss and operational disruption.
URL Filtering
Controls access to websites, blocking malicious content and enforcing acceptable use policies to enhance security and productivity.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks network intrusions and exploits in real-time, safeguarding against network-based attacks.
Subscription Updates
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence, software updates, and security features for ongoing protection.
Firepower 1140 Platform Integration
Optimized to work with Cisco's Firepower 1140 appliance, providing a unified and efficient security solution.
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 and malware protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong defenses against malware and unauthorized access to patient records.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced threat defense to prevent breaches and maintain client trust and compliance with data privacy laws.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process significant amounts of customer payment data, making them targets for malware and requiring strong security measures to prevent breaches and maintain PCI DSS compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Security EA 3.0?
Cisco Security EA 3.0 refers to a licensing and entitlement program for Cisco's security products. This specific license enables advanced threat, malware, and URL filtering features on compatible Cisco security appliances.
What hardware does this license apply to?
Based on the MPN, this license is designed for the Cisco Firepower 1140 appliance, a next-generation firewall platform.
What is the license term and billing model?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis (e.g., annually) and provides access to features and updates for a defined term.
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.