Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Threat and URL Subscription
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense subscription provides essential threat and URL filtering capabilities for your network security platform, ensuring protection for one year.
- Access to: Up-to-date threat intelligence feeds and URL filtering policies to block malicious websites and content.
- Coverage for: One year of continuous security updates and access to Cisco's latest threat defense features.
- Protection against: Advanced malware, phishing attempts, and policy violations through granular URL controls.
- Entitlement to: Essential security services that maintain the operational integrity and compliance of your network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a one-year subscription license for Cisco's Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) platform, specifically enabling advanced threat and URL filtering capabilities. It ensures your security appliance is continuously updated with the latest threat intelligence and policy definitions, crucial for defending against evolving cyber threats.
This subscription is designed for businesses of all sizes that utilize Cisco Firepower appliances to protect their internal networks and user traffic. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to maintain a strong security posture, prevent data breaches, and ensure compliance with security regulations without the overhead of managing individual threat feeds.
- Continuous Threat Intelligence: Access to real-time updates on emerging threats, malware, and malicious URLs.
- URL Filtering: Granular control over web access, blocking access to inappropriate or dangerous websites.
- Advanced Malware Protection: Defense against sophisticated threats that bypass traditional security measures.
- Policy Enforcement: Ensures adherence to corporate security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Platform Stability: Maintains the optimal performance and security effectiveness of your Cisco Firepower appliance.
This subscription ensures your Cisco Firepower appliance remains a robust defense against modern cyber threats, providing essential security features for SMB and mid-market organizations.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat and URL Protection
Enable teams to block access to known malicious websites and defend against emerging malware threats. Streamline security operations by automating the update of threat intelligence feeds and URL filtering policies.
on-premises network security, perimeter defense, unified threat management, business continuity planning
Maintain Up-to-Date Security Posture
Streamline the process of keeping your Cisco Firepower appliance protected with the latest security intelligence. Automate the delivery of critical updates to ensure ongoing defense against zero-day exploits and new attack vectors.
network infrastructure management, security operations, compliance adherence, risk mitigation
Enforce Web Access Policies
Enable teams to enforce granular web access policies, preventing users from visiting high-risk or non-compliant websites. Automate the categorization and blocking of URLs based on content and threat level.
endpoint security, user activity monitoring, acceptable use policy enforcement, data loss prevention
Key Features
Threat Intelligence Updates
Provides real-time protection against the latest known malware, exploits, and command-and-control communication.
URL Filtering
Allows administrators to control access to websites based on category, reputation, and content, reducing exposure to web-based threats.
Subscription Term
Guarantees access to security updates and features for a defined period, simplifying budget and renewal management.
Cisco Firepower Platform Integration
Ensures seamless operation with your existing Cisco Firepower appliance for unified threat management.
Compliance Support
Helps organizations meet regulatory requirements for data protection and network security by enforcing access policies.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat and URL filtering essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong network security to prevent breaches and unauthorized access to patient data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring advanced security measures to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust and attorney-client privilege.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks that can disrupt operations; advanced threat defense is critical to protect operational technology (OT) and ensure business continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense?
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) is a unified security platform that combines next-generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities with advanced threat protection features, including intrusion prevention and advanced malware protection.
What does the Threat and URL subscription cover?
This subscription provides access to updated threat intelligence feeds and URL filtering databases, enabling your Firepower appliance to detect and block known malicious websites and emerging threats.
How long is the subscription term?
This specific subscription is for a one-year term, ensuring continuous protection and updates for your Cisco Firepower security appliance during that period.
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.