Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering Subscription
Secure your business network with Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering, providing advanced web content control and threat protection for one year.
- Access to Advanced Filtering: Unlock granular control over web access, blocking malicious or inappropriate content.
- Enhanced Threat Protection: Defend against web-based threats and malware by filtering URLs in real-time.
- Subscription Term: Enjoy continuous protection and feature updates with a 1-year subscription.
- Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Cisco Firepower 9000 Series platforms for unified security management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense URL Filtering, designed to enhance the security posture of your network by providing advanced web filtering capabilities. It enables granular control over internet access, helping to block access to malicious websites, enforce acceptable use policies, and protect against web-based threats.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage internet usage, prevent security breaches originating from web browsing, and ensure compliance with corporate policies. It integrates with Cisco Firepower 9000 Series appliances, fitting into existing network security infrastructure.
- URL Filtering: Block access to specific websites or categories of websites.
- Malware Protection: Prevent users from visiting known malicious or phishing sites.
- Content Control: Enforce acceptable use policies by controlling access to certain types of content.
- Real-time Updates: Benefit from continuously updated URL databases for up-to-date threat intelligence.
- Reporting and Visibility: Gain insights into web traffic and user activity for better security management.
Empower your IT team with essential web security controls to protect your business from online threats and policy violations.
What This Enables
Enable granular web access control
Enable teams to define and enforce specific rules for internet access, blocking or allowing access to websites based on categories or individual URLs. This ensures users only access approved online resources, enhancing productivity and security.
network security policy enforcement, content filtering requirements, user access management, web traffic monitoring
Protect against web-based threats
Streamline the defense against malware, phishing, and other web-borne attacks by automatically blocking access to known malicious sites. This proactive measure reduces the risk of infections and data compromise originating from web browsing.
endpoint security integration, threat intelligence feeds, proactive risk mitigation, network perimeter defense
Automate policy enforcement
Automate the enforcement of acceptable use policies across the organization, ensuring compliance without manual intervention. This reduces the burden on IT staff and minimizes the risk of policy violations.
corporate policy adherence, compliance reporting needs, remote workforce security, managed internet access
Key Features
URL Filtering Database
Provides real-time protection against access to malicious and inappropriate websites by leveraging an up-to-date database.
Category-Based Filtering
Allows administrators to easily block or allow entire categories of websites, simplifying policy management.
Custom URL Lists
Enables administrators to create specific lists of URLs for granular control, allowing for precise policy enforcement.
Integration with Firepower Management Center
Centralizes management and reporting for URL filtering alongside other security services, streamlining operations.
Subscription-Based Service
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence and feature updates for ongoing protection.
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 URL filtering essential for blocking access to fraudulent sites and enforcing data security policies.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access and protect patient information, which includes filtering web traffic to block access to malware-hosting sites and phishing attempts.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often need to filter web content to protect students from inappropriate material and to ensure network resources are used for academic purposes, aligning with CIPA requirements and institutional acceptable use policies.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client data and must maintain strict confidentiality and compliance, requiring advanced security to prevent data leakage and protect against sophisticated cyber threats targeting their networks.
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 filter web content and block access to malicious websites. This helps protect your network from web-based threats and enforce internet usage policies.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for the Cisco Firepower 9000 Series platforms. It adds advanced URL filtering capabilities to these security appliances.
What is the term of this subscription?
This is a 1-year subscription, providing continuous access to URL filtering features and updates for the duration of the term.
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.