Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Malware and URL Filtering License
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense virtual license provides advanced threat protection, including malware and URL filtering, for your network infrastructure up to 1 Gbps.
- Malware Protection: Safeguard against evolving threats and malicious software.
- URL Filtering: Control access to websites, preventing exposure to risky content.
- Virtual Appliance Support: Deployable on virtualized environments for flexibility.
- 1 Gbps Throughput: Ensures high-performance security for demanding network traffic.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This subscription license enables advanced security features for Cisco's Firepower Threat Defense virtual appliance. It unlocks capabilities for detecting and blocking malware, and filtering URLs, ensuring a safer network environment with a throughput capacity of 1 Gbps.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to enhance their virtualized security stack. It integrates into existing virtual environments, providing essential threat intelligence and access control without requiring dedicated physical hardware for these specific functions.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Identifies and neutralizes known and emerging malware threats.
- Web Content Security: Filters web traffic based on URL categories to block malicious or inappropriate sites.
- Virtual Deployment: Designed for use with Cisco's virtual security appliances, offering deployment flexibility.
- Performance Optimization: Supports up to 1 Gbps of traffic throughput, suitable for many business networks.
- Subscription-Based: Provides continuous access to threat intelligence updates and feature enhancements.
This Cisco virtual license is ideal for businesses seeking to bolster their network defenses with advanced threat and web filtering capabilities without the overhead of physical appliances.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Malware Prevention
Enable teams to automatically detect and block a wide range of malware threats before they impact operations. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of data loss and system downtime.
virtualized environments, network security stack, subscription-based software, threat intelligence feeds
Control Web Access and Content
Streamline web security policies by filtering access to malicious or inappropriate websites based on URL categories. This protects users from phishing attempts and reduces exposure to risky online content.
network perimeter security, user activity monitoring, policy enforcement, virtual appliance deployment
Secure Virtualized Network Infrastructure
Automate the deployment of critical security functions within virtual environments, ensuring consistent protection for virtual machines and network traffic. This supports agile IT operations and scalability.
cloud-native applications, data center virtualization, hybrid cloud deployments, software-defined networking
Key Features
Malware Detection Engine
Identifies and blocks known and zero-day malware threats, preventing infections and protecting critical business data.
URL Filtering Database
Categorizes and controls access to millions of websites, reducing the risk of users visiting malicious or non-compliant sites.
Virtual Appliance Compatibility
Allows deployment on popular hypervisors, offering flexibility and cost savings compared to dedicated hardware.
1 Gbps Throughput
Provides sufficient bandwidth for effective security inspection without becoming a network bottleneck for many SMB and mid-market businesses.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence updates and software features, keeping defenses current.
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 threat and URL filtering essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security measures to safeguard patient health information (PHI) from cyber threats and unauthorized access.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring strong defenses against malware and web-based attacks to maintain client trust and data integrity.
Retail & Hospitality
Businesses in retail and hospitality often process payment card information and manage customer data, needing effective security to prevent breaches and comply with standards like PCI DSS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Security EA 3.0?
Cisco Security EA 3.0 is a licensing program that bundles various Cisco security products and services. This specific item is a license for the Firepower Threat Defense virtual appliance, focusing on malware and URL filtering.
What does 'Virtual TP, Malware, URL' mean?
This refers to the capabilities enabled by the license: Virtual Threat Protection (TP) for a virtual appliance, Malware detection and blocking, and URL Filtering to control web access.
What is the throughput capacity of this license?
This license supports a throughput of 1 Gigabit per second (1 Gbps) for the virtual appliance, suitable for many small to medium-sized business network environments.
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.