Cisco Firepower Threat Defense for UCS-E
This Cisco subscription license unlocks advanced threat defense capabilities for your Cisco UCS-E platform, ensuring continuous protection against evolving cyber threats.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage for Intrusion Prevention, Application Control, Advanced Malware Protection, and URL Filtering.
- Continuous Operation: Entitlement to ongoing software updates and security intelligence feeds to maintain network integrity.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against regulatory fines and data breach penalties through robust security controls.
- Feature Access: Access to the latest security features and performance enhancements for your Cisco UCS-E environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) specifically designed for the Cisco UCS-E platform. It provides integrated security services including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Application Visibility and Control (AVC), Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and URL Filtering.
This license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations that utilize Cisco UCS-E servers for their IT infrastructure. It enables IT Managers and IT Professionals to deploy enterprise-grade security directly on their compute platforms, simplifying management and enhancing threat posture without requiring separate hardware appliances.
- Integrated Security: Combines multiple security functions into a single platform for simplified management.
- Advanced Threat Intelligence: Leverages Cisco Talos intelligence for real-time protection against known and emerging threats.
- Application Control: Gain visibility and control over network traffic based on application type.
- Malware Defense: Detects and blocks advanced malware threats before they impact your network.
- URL Filtering: Enforces acceptable use policies and blocks access to malicious websites.
This Cisco subscription provides essential security features for your UCS-E servers, offering enterprise-grade protection tailored for SMB and mid-market IT environments.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy robust intrusion prevention and advanced malware detection capabilities directly on their compute infrastructure. Streamline security management by consolidating threat intelligence and policy enforcement.
on-premises servers, virtualized environments, private cloud deployments, business continuity planning
Control Application Traffic
Streamline network visibility and control by identifying and managing application usage across the network. Automate policy enforcement to prevent unauthorized application access and ensure optimal bandwidth utilization.
business network segmentation, user access control, compliance monitoring, traffic shaping
Enhance Web Security
Enable teams to protect users from malicious websites and enforce acceptable use policies with advanced URL filtering. Automate the blocking of known and emerging threats targeting web browsers.
internet gateway security, endpoint protection, remote user access, content filtering
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks network intrusions and exploits in real-time, preventing unauthorized access and data breaches.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Provides granular control over network applications, allowing prioritization of business-critical traffic and blocking of unwanted applications.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Identifies and neutralizes advanced malware threats, including zero-day exploits, before they can compromise systems.
URL Filtering
Enforces web usage policies and protects users from accessing malicious or inappropriate websites.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest security updates, threat intelligence, and software features for ongoing protection.
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 providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, demanding advanced security to prevent data theft and maintain client trust and privilege.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Protecting operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) from cyber threats is critical to prevent disruptions, ensure safety, and maintain production continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco UCS-E platform. It enables advanced security features on these servers.
What is the term of this subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, providing ongoing access to software updates and security intelligence for the duration of the subscription term.
Does this license include hardware support?
This is a software license and does not include hardware support for the UCS-E platform itself. Hardware support would be covered under a separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care or similar contract.
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.