Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering Subscription
Secure your organization's web traffic with the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering Subscription, providing essential web security capabilities for your network.
- URL Filtering: Access granular control over website access, blocking malicious or inappropriate content.
- Threat Defense: Enhance your security posture by preventing access to known phishing and malware sites.
- Subscription Term: Benefit from continuous updates and protection for the duration of your subscription.
- Compliance Support: Aid in meeting regulatory requirements by enforcing acceptable web usage policies.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a subscription license for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, specifically enabling URL Filtering capabilities on the FPR1140 platform. It provides advanced web security features to protect your business from web-based threats and enforce content policies.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to secure their organization's internet access. It integrates directly with the Cisco Firepower 1140 appliance, enhancing its ability to monitor and control web traffic.
- Advanced URL Categorization: Dynamically categorize and control access to millions of URLs across various categories.
- Malicious Website Blocking: Prevent users from accessing known phishing, malware, and botnet command and control sites.
- Content Filtering Policies: Define and enforce granular policies based on user identity, time of day, and URL categories.
- Reporting and Visibility: Gain insights into web usage patterns and security events through detailed logging and reporting.
- Subscription-Based Updates: Ensure continuous protection with up-to-date threat intelligence and URL databases.
This Cisco URL Filtering subscription is ideal for businesses seeking to bolster their web security without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable granular web access control
Enable teams to define and enforce policies that restrict access to specific website categories or individual URLs. This ensures users only access appropriate and safe online resources, improving productivity and security.
organizations with BYOD policies, businesses requiring content filtering, teams managing remote workforces, networks with guest access
Block access to malicious websites
Streamline security operations by automatically blocking connections to known phishing, malware, and botnet sites. This proactive defense prevents users from inadvertently visiting dangerous locations, reducing the risk of infection.
companies with limited security staff, businesses handling sensitive data, networks with high internet usage, organizations prioritizing threat prevention
Automate threat intelligence updates
Automate the process of keeping threat intelligence current with subscription-based updates for URL databases. This ensures your firewall is always protected against the latest web-based threats without manual intervention.
businesses seeking continuous security, networks with evolving threat landscapes, organizations aiming for operational efficiency, IT departments managing multiple security tools
Key Features
URL Filtering Engine
Provides real-time inspection and categorization of web traffic to enforce access policies.
Dynamic URL Categorization
Automatically classifies millions of websites into granular categories for easy policy creation.
Malicious Site Blocking
Protects users from accessing known phishing, malware, and botnet sites, reducing attack vectors.
Subscription-Based Updates
Ensures continuous protection with up-to-date threat intelligence and URL databases.
Reporting and Logging
Offers visibility into web usage and security events for analysis and compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust web security to prevent phishing attacks and protect sensitive customer data, aligning with strict regulatory compliance needs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard patient data (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, making URL filtering essential for blocking access to risky websites and enforcing data privacy.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often need to filter content to protect students and comply with CIPA, while also managing network resources effectively.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses handle customer data and require secure internet access for point-of-sale systems and guest networks, minimizing exposure to web-based threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering?
It is a security feature that allows you to control and monitor web access on your network. It helps block access to malicious websites and enforce content policies.
What does the subscription enable?
The subscription enables the URL Filtering software license for your Cisco Firepower 1140 appliance. It provides access to the filtering capabilities and ensures you receive continuous updates for threat intelligence.
How is this licensed?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a specific term and requires renewal to maintain functionality and updates.
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.