Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Base License, 100 Mbps
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense virtual license provides essential security capabilities for your network, enabling up to 100 Mbps of throughput.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Unlock advanced threat prevention features to safeguard your business data and operations.
- Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network traffic to identify and mitigate potential risks effectively.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance by implementing robust security controls required for your industry.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted business operations with reliable and up-to-date security software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Virtual Base License provides the foundational software capabilities for deploying Cisco's next-generation firewall on virtualized infrastructure. It enables core security functions, including intrusion prevention, application visibility and control, and advanced malware protection, all managed through a unified interface.
Designed for businesses that utilize virtual environments, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to integrate enterprise-grade security without the overhead of dedicated physical appliances. It fits within existing virtualized data centers or cloud deployments, offering a scalable and flexible security solution.
- Next-Generation Firewall Capabilities: Access advanced threat detection and prevention features.
- Unified Management: Simplify security operations with a single pane of glass for policy and threat management.
- Application Awareness: Gain visibility and control over network traffic based on applications, not just ports.
- Virtual Deployment Flexibility: Easily deploy and scale security within your existing virtualized infrastructure.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Benefit from predictable costs and access to ongoing updates and support.
This Cisco virtual license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to deploy powerful, next-generation security without the complexity and cost of traditional hardware solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated intrusion prevention and malware defense within their virtual network. Streamline the process of identifying and blocking advanced threats before they impact business operations.
virtualized servers, private cloud, hybrid cloud, network security appliance
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Streamline the management of network traffic by gaining granular visibility into applications and user activity. Automate policy enforcement to ensure only authorized applications and services can communicate.
software-defined networking, virtual desktop infrastructure, multi-tenant environments, network segmentation
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent industry compliance requirements by implementing robust security controls and audit trails. Automate reporting and logging to demonstrate adherence to data protection regulations.
data privacy regulations, compliance frameworks, security audits, risk management
Key Features
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Provides advanced threat prevention, including intrusion prevention and application visibility, to protect against modern cyber threats.
Virtual Appliance Deployment
Offers flexibility to deploy security within your existing virtualized infrastructure, reducing hardware costs and simplifying management.
Unified Management Interface
Simplifies security policy creation, deployment, and monitoring through a single console, reducing administrative overhead.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures access to the latest threat intelligence, software updates, and ongoing support, providing predictable costs and continuous security improvement.
100 Mbps Throughput Capacity
Delivers adequate performance for essential security functions in SMB and mid-market environments with moderate network traffic.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, which FTD helps address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient data privacy, necessitating strong security controls and threat prevention that FTD provides for their IT systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent breaches and maintain client trust, aligning with FTD's protective capabilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers increasingly rely on connected systems and IoT devices, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks that could disrupt operations; FTD offers protection for these critical environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Base License?
This license enables the core security features of Cisco's Firepower Threat Defense software when deployed on a virtual machine. It provides next-generation firewall capabilities, intrusion prevention, and application control for your virtual network environment.
What does the 100 Mbps capacity mean?
The 100 Mbps indicates the maximum throughput the virtual appliance is licensed to handle for security inspection and traffic processing. This is suitable for many SMB and mid-market network needs.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This license is a subscription, meaning it is valid for a defined term and typically includes access to software updates, threat intelligence, and support during that 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.