Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Malware Protection 100 Mbps
Cisco Firepower Virtual Threat and Malware Protection provides 100 Mbps of advanced threat defense for your virtualized network environments, safeguarding against sophisticated malware and intrusions.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Coverage for sophisticated malware, exploits, and network intrusions across your virtual infrastructure.
- Performance Capacity: Entitlement to 100 Mbps throughput for critical threat and malware inspection.
- Virtual Environment Security: Protection tailored for virtual machines and cloud-based deployments.
- Continuous Updates: Access to the latest threat intelligence and security updates to maintain compliance and defense.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual (FTD-V) license enables advanced threat and malware protection capabilities for virtualized network environments, offering 100 Mbps of inspection throughput. It provides essential security features to detect and block a wide range of cyber threats, including malware, intrusions, and advanced persistent threats.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this virtual appliance license integrates into existing virtual infrastructure, such as VMware or KVM environments. It serves as a critical component of a layered security strategy, protecting internal network segments and internet-facing services.
- Malware Protection: Detects and blocks known and unknown malware using advanced sandboxing and behavioral analysis.
- Intrusion Prevention: Identifies and prevents network intrusions and exploits targeting vulnerabilities.
- URL Filtering: Controls access to malicious or inappropriate websites to reduce risk.
- Application Visibility and Control: Understand and manage network traffic based on application identity.
- Virtual Deployment: Optimized for deployment within virtualized data centers and cloud environments.
This Cisco virtual appliance license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking robust, scalable threat protection without the overhead of physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat and Malware Detection
Enable teams to detect and block advanced malware, ransomware, and zero-day threats in real-time. Streamline security operations by automating threat analysis and response within the virtual network perimeter.
virtualized data centers, cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, network segmentation
Enhance Network Intrusion Prevention
Streamline the prevention of network intrusions and exploits targeting system vulnerabilities. Automate the blocking of malicious traffic patterns that could compromise sensitive business data.
internal network security, perimeter defense, secure remote access, compliance enforcement
Control Web Access and Application Usage
Enable teams to enforce granular control over web access and application usage across the network. Automate the blocking of access to risky websites and applications that pose a security or productivity risk.
endpoint security, user policy enforcement, content filtering, application visibility
Key Features
Advanced Malware Protection
Detects and blocks known and unknown malware, reducing the risk of data breaches and operational downtime.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Identifies and stops network attacks and exploits before they can compromise systems or data.
URL Filtering
Prevents access to malicious websites, mitigating risks associated with phishing and malware distribution.
Application Visibility and Control
Provides insight into network traffic by application, allowing for better policy enforcement and security.
Virtual Appliance Deployment
Offers flexible deployment options within virtualized environments, reducing hardware costs and simplifying management.
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 protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong defenses against malware and intrusions to prevent breaches and ensure patient privacy.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent data theft and maintain client trust, often driven by compliance and contractual obligations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers increasingly rely on connected systems and IoT devices, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks that could disrupt operations or compromise intellectual property, thus requiring comprehensive threat protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual?
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual (FTD-V) is a software-based security appliance that provides advanced threat and malware protection for virtualized environments. It offers capabilities like intrusion prevention, malware defense, and URL filtering.
What does the 100 Mbps capacity mean?
The 100 Mbps capacity indicates the maximum throughput of network traffic that the virtual appliance can inspect for threats and malware. This is suitable for many SMB and mid-market network segments.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This product is a subscription-based license, meaning it requires renewal to continue receiving threat updates, support, and access to features. Billing is recurring.
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.