Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering Subscription
Enhance your network security with a 5-year subscription to Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering, providing advanced web content control and threat protection.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage for sophisticated web-based threats and malware.
- URL Filtering Capabilities: Entitlement to granular control over website access and content categories.
- Continuous Updates: Protection against emerging threats through ongoing signature and policy updates.
- Compliance Support: Aids in meeting regulatory requirements for web usage and data protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software, specifically enabling the URL Filtering feature. It provides advanced capabilities to inspect web traffic, block access to malicious or inappropriate websites, and enforce corporate web usage policies.
This subscription is designed for businesses of all sizes that utilize Cisco Firepower appliances for their network security. It empowers IT Managers and IT Professionals to proactively defend their internal networks and sensitive data from the risks associated with web browsing and external threats.
- Enhanced Web Security: Actively blocks access to known malicious websites, phishing sites, and malware distribution points.
- Granular Policy Control: Allows administrators to define specific web access policies based on user, group, time, and content category.
- Visibility and Reporting: Provides insights into web traffic patterns and potential security incidents.
- Application Visibility: Identifies and controls access to thousands of web applications.
- Threat Intelligence Integration: Leverages Cisco's global threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging web-based attacks.
Secure your organization's web access and protect against evolving online threats with this essential Cisco security subscription.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Web Threat Prevention
Enable teams to proactively block access to malicious websites, phishing attempts, and malware distribution networks. Streamline the enforcement of acceptable web usage policies across the organization.
cloud-managed networks, on-premises security appliances, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices
Enforce Granular Content Access Policies
Streamline the creation and management of detailed web access policies based on user identity, application, and content category. Automate the enforcement of these policies to ensure compliance and productivity.
corporate networks, remote workforce security, BYOD environments, segmented network zones
Gain Visibility into Web Traffic
Automate the collection of detailed logs and reports on web browsing activity, identifying potential security risks and policy violations. Enable IT professionals to quickly investigate and respond to security incidents.
security operations centers, compliance auditing, network performance monitoring, incident response planning
Key Features
URL Filtering Database
Provides real-time categorization and blocking of millions of websites across various risk and content categories.
Application Visibility and Control
Identifies and controls thousands of applications, including web-based and social media applications, to prevent unauthorized use.
Customizable Policies
Allows administrators to create tailored web access policies based on user groups, time of day, and specific URL categories.
Threat Intelligence Integration
Leverages Cisco Talos threat intelligence for up-to-date protection against emerging web threats.
Reporting and Logging
Offers detailed logs and reports on web usage and security events for auditing and incident investigation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Essential for protecting sensitive financial data and customer information from web-based threats and ensuring compliance with strict financial regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Critical for safeguarding protected health information (PHI) and meeting HIPAA compliance requirements by preventing access to risky websites and securing patient data.
Education & Research
Supports compliance with regulations like CIPA by filtering inappropriate content and protecting students and staff from online threats on school networks.
Legal & Professional Services
Necessary for protecting confidential client data and maintaining attorney-client privilege by preventing exposure to malware and enforcing strict data security policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering?
It is a security subscription service for Cisco Firepower appliances that inspects web traffic to block access to malicious or inappropriate websites and enforce web usage policies.
What does a 5-year subscription entail?
A 5-year subscription provides continuous access to the URL Filtering service, including all updates to the URL database and threat intelligence for the duration of the term.
Does this license require specific hardware?
Yes, this license is for the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense platform, which requires compatible Cisco Firepower hardware appliances to function.
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.