Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering Subscription
Secure your business web traffic with the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering subscription, providing essential protection against web-based threats for 1,000 users.
- Access to Advanced Threat Intelligence: Stay ahead of evolving web threats with up-to-date URL categorization and reputation data.
- Coverage for Web-Based Risks: Protect users from phishing, malware, and other malicious content delivered via web links.
- Protection Against Compliance Gaps: Ensure adherence to acceptable use policies and regulatory requirements for web content.
- Entitlement to Continuous Updates: Maintain optimal security posture with ongoing updates to the URL filtering database and engine.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering subscription unlocks advanced web security capabilities for your network. It provides granular control over user access to websites, categorizing and filtering URLs to block access to malicious or inappropriate content, thereby enhancing your overall security posture.
This licensing is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco Firepower appliances to protect their internal networks and user base. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for network security, ensuring that employees can access necessary online resources safely while minimizing exposure to web-based threats.
- Granular URL Control: Define policies based on website categories, reputation, and user identity.
- Malware and Phishing Protection: Block access to known malicious websites and prevent users from falling victim to phishing attacks.
- Application Visibility and Control: Understand and manage web application usage to enforce policies and optimize bandwidth.
- Integration with Firepower Management Center: Centralized management and reporting for simplified policy deployment and monitoring.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Ensures access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates throughout the term.
This Cisco URL Filtering subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to bolster their web security without the complexity of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Web Access for Employees
Enable teams to safely browse the internet by blocking access to known malicious websites and categories of content. Streamline policy enforcement to ensure users adhere to acceptable use guidelines.
network security, endpoint protection, content filtering, policy enforcement, user access control
Protect Against Web-Delivered Malware
Automate the blocking of URLs associated with malware distribution and phishing attempts, reducing the risk of infection on endpoints. Protect sensitive company data from being compromised through web browsing activities.
threat prevention, incident response, data security, network monitoring, risk mitigation
Meet Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
Support regulatory compliance by controlling access to specific web content and maintaining audit trails of web usage. Ensure adherence to internal acceptable use policies and industry-specific data protection mandates.
governance, risk management, compliance auditing, data privacy, security policy
Key Features
URL Categorization and Reputation Analysis
Automatically blocks access to malicious websites and inappropriate content categories, reducing the risk of infection and policy violations.
Real-time Threat Intelligence Updates
Ensures continuous protection against the latest web threats by receiving up-to-date information on malicious URLs.
Customizable Filtering Policies
Allows IT teams to tailor web access rules based on specific business needs and user groups, balancing security with productivity.
Integration with Cisco Firepower Platform
Provides centralized management and reporting, simplifying deployment and monitoring of web security policies within an existing security infrastructure.
Subscription-based Service
Guarantees access to the latest features and threat intelligence, ensuring your web security remains effective over time.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced URL filtering essential for blocking fraudulent websites and malware.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust security measures to prevent access to compromised websites that could lead to data breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and must maintain strict data security and compliance standards, making web threat protection critical to prevent breaches and maintain trust.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from inappropriate content and cyber threats while managing network resources effectively, often requiring granular control over web access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering?
It is a subscription service that enhances Cisco Firepower appliances by providing advanced capabilities to control and secure web access. It filters URLs to block malicious sites and enforce content policies.
What does the 'SMS-1K' in the product name signify?
SMS-1K typically refers to the capacity of the license, indicating it supports up to 1,000 users or sessions for the URL filtering service.
How is this license billed?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis (e.g., annually) for the duration of the subscription term.
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.