Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Threat and URL Filtering Subscription
This Cisco subscription unlocks advanced threat and URL filtering capabilities for your Firepower 1010 appliance, providing continuous protection against evolving cyber threats.
- Continuous Threat Intelligence: Access to up-to-date threat intelligence feeds to block known malicious websites and malware.
- URL Filtering Control: Granular control over web access, allowing you to enforce acceptable use policies and block risky categories.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to features and updates for the duration of the subscription term, ensuring ongoing security.
- Compliance Enablement: Helps meet regulatory requirements by providing visibility and control over web traffic and potential threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, specifically enabling Threat and URL Filtering capabilities for the FPR1010 platform. It provides essential security features to protect your business network from web-based threats and enforce internet usage policies.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription integrates directly with your existing Cisco FPR1010 firewall. It ensures your network perimeter is fortified against malware, phishing, and unauthorized web access, supporting your daily IT operations.
- Enhanced Threat Prevention: Blocks advanced malware, exploits, and phishing attempts before they reach your network.
- Web Security Control: Enforces granular URL filtering policies to manage user access to websites and web applications.
- Up-to-Date Intelligence: Leverages Cisco's global threat intelligence to identify and block emerging threats in real-time.
- Simplified Management: Integrates seamlessly with the Firepower management interface for easier policy configuration and monitoring.
- Subscription Assurance: Guarantees access to the latest security updates, features, and threat intelligence throughout the subscription period.
This subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to bolster their web security posture without the complexity of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Web Threat Protection
Enable teams to block sophisticated malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks targeting users through web browsing. Streamline the process of identifying and neutralizing threats before they impact business operations.
firewall deployment, network security management, threat intelligence integration, endpoint protection strategy
Enforce Granular URL Filtering Policies
Streamline the enforcement of acceptable web usage policies across the organization. Automate the blocking of access to specific website categories or individual URLs to prevent security risks and enhance productivity.
internet access control, security policy management, user activity monitoring, network segmentation
Maintain Up-to-Date Security Posture
Automate the reception of critical threat intelligence updates and software features from Cisco. Ensure continuous protection against the latest emerging threats without manual intervention, maintaining a strong security posture.
subscription-based security services, continuous security monitoring, IT asset lifecycle management, vendor security updates
Key Features
Threat Intelligence Updates
Continuously protects against known and emerging malware, exploits, and command-and-control communication.
URL Filtering Categories
Allows easy blocking or allowing of broad categories of websites to enforce policy and reduce risk.
Custom URL Lists
Provides the flexibility to block or allow specific websites not covered by predefined categories.
Malware Protection
Detects and blocks known malware, spyware, and other malicious content delivered via web traffic.
Subscription Service
Ensures access to the latest security intelligence and feature updates for the duration of the subscription.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat and URL filtering essential for preventing fraud and data breaches.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access and cyberattacks targeting patient data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client information, requiring strong security to prevent data leakage and maintain client trust, often subject to data privacy regulations.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle payment card data and customer information, needing to protect against threats like point-of-sale malware and phishing attacks to maintain customer confidence and PCI DSS compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this Cisco subscription?
The term of the subscription is typically one year, but can vary based on the specific SKU purchased. It provides access to threat and URL filtering features for the duration of the active subscription period.
Does this license include hardware?
No, this is a software subscription license. It is intended to be used with a compatible Cisco Firepower 1010 appliance, which must be purchased separately.
How do I activate this subscription?
Activation typically involves registering the license key with your Cisco account and associating it with your Firepower device through the Cisco Smart Software Manager or device manager interface.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.