Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering Subscription
This 5-year subscription for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense unlocks advanced URL filtering capabilities, providing essential web security for your business network.
- Advanced Web Security: Coverage for sophisticated threat intelligence and granular control over web access.
- Continuous Updates: Entitlement to ongoing security updates and threat intelligence feeds to counter emerging web risks.
- Compliance Support: Protection against non-compliance with web usage policies and data privacy regulations.
- Operational Continuity: Access to essential security features that prevent malware and phishing attacks from disrupting business.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, specifically enabling the URL Filtering feature. It provides advanced web security by controlling access to websites based on their category and reputation, helping to prevent users from accessing malicious or inappropriate content.
This subscription is designed for businesses of all sizes that utilize Cisco Firepower appliances for their network security. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to enhance their security posture by implementing granular web access policies and protecting their internal users and sensitive data from web-based threats.
- Granular URL Control: Define policies to allow, block, or monitor access to specific website categories.
- Malware and Phishing Prevention: Block access to known malicious websites, reducing the risk of infection.
- Content Filtering: Enforce acceptable use policies by restricting access to non-business related content.
- Real-time Threat Intelligence: Benefit from Cisco's global threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging web threats.
- Reporting and Visibility: Gain insights into web traffic patterns and security events for better decision-making.
Equip your business with essential web security controls through this Cisco URL Filtering subscription, offering peace of mind and enhanced protection.
What This Enables
Enable granular web access control
Enable teams to define and enforce policies that allow, block, or monitor access to specific website categories. Streamline the management of acceptable web usage across the organization.
network security management, policy enforcement, user access control, threat prevention
Protect against web-based threats
Automate the blocking of access to known malicious websites, reducing the risk of malware infections and phishing attacks. Support business continuity by preventing disruptions from web-borne threats.
endpoint security, threat intelligence integration, risk mitigation, operational stability
Maintain regulatory compliance
Support compliance requirements by filtering access to inappropriate content and ensuring adherence to data privacy regulations. Provide visibility into web traffic for auditing purposes.
governance, risk management, data protection, policy adherence
Key Features
URL Filtering Categories
Block or allow access to thousands of website categories, from social media to adult content, to enforce policies and enhance security.
Malicious Website Blocking
Prevent users from visiting known phishing, malware, and command-and-control sites, significantly reducing attack vectors.
Reputation-Based Filtering
Utilize real-time reputation data to block access to newly created or compromised websites before they can cause harm.
Custom URL Lists
Create specific allow or block lists for unique business needs or to override category-based rules.
Integration with Firepower Management Center
Manage URL filtering policies alongside other security controls from a centralized console for simplified administration.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making URL filtering essential for blocking access to fraudulent sites and enforcing data handling policies.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and protect patient health information (PHI), necessitating robust security measures to prevent malware infections and unauthorized access to sensitive data via web browsing.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often need to filter content to protect students and staff from inappropriate material, while also managing bandwidth and ensuring access to educational resources, aligning with CIPA requirements.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information and must maintain strict security protocols to prevent data breaches and comply with professional conduct rules, making web threat prevention critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower URL Filtering?
Cisco Firepower URL Filtering is a security service that controls user access to websites based on their category and reputation. It helps protect your network from web-based threats and enforces acceptable use policies.
What does a 5-year subscription mean?
A 5-year subscription means you are licensed to use the URL Filtering feature for a continuous period of five years from the activation date. This typically includes access to software updates and threat intelligence during the subscription term.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to Cisco Firepower 1150 appliances. The specific model is indicated by the MPN (L-FPR1150T-URL-5Y), which denotes the Firepower 1150 platform and the URL Filtering service.
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.