Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software Subscription
This Cisco subscription provides advanced threat, malware, and URL filtering capabilities for your network security platform, ensuring continuous protection against evolving cyber threats.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Gain access to real-time threat intelligence feeds to block known and emerging malware.
- URL Filtering: Coverage for granular control over web access, preventing users from visiting malicious or inappropriate sites.
- Malware Defense: Entitlement to sophisticated sandboxing and analysis to detect and neutralize unknown malware threats.
- Continuous Updates: Protection against the latest vulnerabilities and attack vectors through ongoing software updates and security intelligence.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco software subscription license for the Firepower 9000 series platform, specifically enabling advanced security services including threat, malware, and URL filtering. It provides essential security intelligence and protection features necessary for modern network defense.
Designed for businesses seeking robust cybersecurity, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for network security operations. It integrates into existing Cisco Firepower deployments to enhance threat visibility and control.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Unlocks capabilities to identify and block sophisticated malware and zero-day threats.
- Web Security Control: Enables granular policy enforcement for website access, reducing risk from malicious URLs.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Provides access to features and updates for a defined term, ensuring compliance and current protection.
- Platform Integration: Specifically designed for Cisco Firepower 9000 series appliances.
- Proactive Security Posture: Helps maintain compliance and protect sensitive data from cyberattacks.
This Cisco subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing advanced, up-to-date network security without the overhead of managing complex security infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat and Malware Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated malware and zero-day threats before they impact the network. Streamline the process of analyzing and neutralizing advanced persistent threats.
network security operations, threat intelligence integration, incident response readiness, endpoint protection enhancement
Control Web Access and Prevent URL-Based Attacks
Streamline the enforcement of web access policies to block access to known malicious or inappropriate websites. Automate the protection of users from phishing and drive-by download attacks.
user policy enforcement, web content filtering, security awareness training support, risk mitigation
Maintain Up-to-Date Security Intelligence
Automate the reception of the latest threat intelligence feeds and software updates to ensure continuous protection against emerging threats. Ensure compliance with security best practices through regular updates.
security operations center (SOC) support, vulnerability management, compliance adherence, proactive defense strategy
Key Features
Threat Intelligence Updates
Provides real-time data on emerging threats, enabling proactive blocking of known malicious actors and malware.
Malware Analysis and Sandboxing
Detects and neutralizes unknown malware by analyzing suspicious files in a safe, isolated environment.
URL Filtering Categories
Allows granular control over web access by blocking or allowing traffic based on website categories, enhancing user safety.
Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to critical security features and updates for a defined period, simplifying budget management.
Firepower 9000 Series Compatibility
Optimized for deployment on Cisco's high-performance Firepower 9000 series appliances, ensuring efficient security processing.
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 URL filtering essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong defenses against malware and web-based threats to prevent data breaches.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks; advanced threat protection is vital to prevent operational disruption and data theft.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security measures to prevent breaches and maintain client trust and regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco SEC EA 2.0?
Cisco SEC EA 2.0 refers to Cisco's Enterprise Agreement 2.0 licensing program, which often bundles security services and software subscriptions for easier management and predictable costs.
What specific security features does this license unlock?
This license specifically unlocks advanced threat, malware, and URL filtering capabilities for the Cisco Firepower 9000 series platform. These features are crucial for detecting and blocking sophisticated cyber threats.
How long is the subscription term?
The subscription term is defined at the time of purchase and is typically for one or more years. Renewal is required to maintain access to the security features and updates.
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.