Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Malware Protection Subscription
This Cisco subscription provides advanced malware protection for your virtualized network environment, ensuring continuous security against emerging threats.
- Malware Defense: Access to up-to-date threat intelligence to detect and block known and emerging malware.
- Virtual Platform Support: Specifically licensed for deployment on virtualized infrastructure.
- Subscription Term: Provides ongoing protection and access to the latest security updates.
- Threat Intelligence: Continuous updates to protect against the latest malware campaigns and zero-day exploits.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco SEC EA 2.0 CHOICE FTD VIRTUAL TP, MALWAR is a software subscription license that enables advanced malware protection capabilities for Cisco's Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) virtual appliance. This license provides access to Cisco's Talos threat intelligence, crucial for identifying and mitigating sophisticated malware threats in real-time.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who utilize virtualized network environments. It integrates directly into the FTD virtual platform, enhancing its security posture without requiring additional hardware.
- Advanced Malware Detection: Utilizes Cisco Talos intelligence for proactive threat identification.
- Virtual Appliance Licensing: Tailored for FTD deployments on virtual machines.
- Continuous Updates: Ensures protection against the latest malware variants and attack vectors.
- Subscription-Based: Provides ongoing access to security features and threat intelligence.
- Simplified Management: Integrates seamlessly with existing FTD management consoles.
This Cisco subscription is the ideal choice for businesses seeking to bolster their virtual network defenses against sophisticated malware threats.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Malware Detection
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated malware, ransomware, and zero-day threats targeting their virtual network. Streamline threat response by integrating real-time intelligence into the FTD virtual appliance.
virtualized network environments, cloud-integrated security, multi-layered defense strategy, distributed workforce security
Automate Threat Intelligence Updates
Automate the process of receiving and applying the latest threat intelligence from Cisco Talos to the FTD virtual appliance. Streamline security operations by ensuring defenses are always current against emerging attack vectors.
cloud-based security management, hybrid IT infrastructure, continuous security monitoring, proactive threat hunting
Secure Virtualized Network Perimeter
Secure the perimeter of virtualized network environments by enhancing the threat detection capabilities of Cisco FTD virtual appliances. Protect critical business applications and sensitive data from malware infiltration.
data center virtualization, private cloud deployments, network segmentation, virtual firewall deployments
Key Features
Cisco Talos Threat Intelligence
Provides access to one of the largest threat intelligence networks, enabling proactive detection and blocking of known and emerging malware.
Virtual Appliance Licensing
Specifically designed and licensed for deployment on virtual machines, simplifying integration into existing virtualized infrastructures.
Subscription-Based Updates
Ensures continuous access to the latest security updates, malware signatures, and threat intelligence feeds, keeping defenses current.
Integrated Malware Protection
Enhances the security capabilities of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense virtual appliances, offering a unified approach to network security.
Real-time Threat Analysis
Enables rapid analysis and blocking of malicious files and URLs, minimizing the window of opportunity for attackers.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions handle highly sensitive customer data and are prime targets for sophisticated malware attacks, requiring robust, continuously updated threat intelligence to maintain security and regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA regulations, making advanced malware protection essential to prevent data breaches and ensure operational continuity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and manufacturing networks are increasingly targeted by malware that can disrupt production, compromise intellectual property, and pose safety risks, necessitating strong virtual security.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage confidential client information, making them targets for espionage and data theft; advanced malware protection is critical to safeguard sensitive documents and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Virtual?
Cisco FTD Virtual is a software-based version of Cisco's next-generation firewall and intrusion prevention system, designed to be deployed on virtualized platforms like VMware, KVM, or Cisco's own UCS Director.
What does the Malware Protection subscription enable?
This subscription enables advanced malware detection and prevention capabilities for your FTD virtual appliance, powered by Cisco's Talos threat intelligence. It helps protect against known and unknown malware, ransomware, and other malicious threats.
How is this license billed?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis (e.g., annually) for the duration of the subscription term, providing continuous access to the service and updates.
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.