Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Malware & URL Licensing
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense virtual appliance license unlocks advanced malware and URL filtering capabilities for your network, providing 50 Gbps throughput for one year.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Gain access to sophisticated malware and URL filtering to block malicious content and protect against advanced threats.
- Virtual Appliance Flexibility: Deploy robust security on your virtualized infrastructure, offering scalability and adaptability for your IT environment.
- Optimized Performance: Benefit from 50 Gbps throughput, ensuring security measures do not impede critical business operations.
- Subscription Certainty: Maintain continuous access to the latest security intelligence and software updates through a 1-year subscription term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual (FTDv) that enables advanced security services, specifically Malware Protection and URL Filtering. It is designed to provide 50 Gbps of throughput, ensuring that security inspections do not become a bottleneck for network traffic.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses who are managing their own virtualized network infrastructure. It integrates into existing VMware or KVM environments, providing enterprise-grade security without the need for dedicated physical appliances.
- Malware Protection: Detects and blocks a wide range of malware, including viruses, ransomware, and zero-day threats.
- URL Filtering: Controls access to websites, preventing users from visiting malicious or inappropriate sites.
- Virtual Deployment: Installs on your existing virtual infrastructure, reducing hardware costs and simplifying management.
- High Throughput: Supports up to 50 Gbps of traffic inspection, suitable for demanding network environments.
- Subscription-Based: Includes ongoing access to threat intelligence updates and software enhancements for the license term.
Empower your IT team with essential threat intelligence and access control, ensuring a secure and productive digital workspace for your business.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Malware Defense
Enable teams to detect and block a wide spectrum of malware threats, including zero-day exploits and ransomware, before they impact critical business systems. Protect sensitive company data and maintain operational continuity by preventing infections.
virtualized environments, network security stack, threat prevention strategy, business continuity planning
Control Web Access and Prevent Phishing
Streamline the enforcement of acceptable web usage policies and block access to known malicious or unproductive websites. Reduce the risk of phishing attacks and malware delivery through compromised sites.
user access control, security policy enforcement, endpoint protection integration, remote workforce security
Deploy Scalable Security in Virtual Infrastructure
Automate the deployment of enterprise-grade security capabilities within existing virtualized data centers or cloud environments. Scale security resources up or down based on traffic demands without significant hardware investment.
virtual appliance deployment, cloud-native security, infrastructure modernization, resource optimization
Key Features
Malware Protection System
Detects and blocks a broad range of malware, reducing the risk of infection and data loss.
URL Filtering
Controls access to websites, preventing users from visiting malicious or inappropriate content and enhancing productivity.
Virtual Appliance Form Factor
Allows deployment on existing virtual infrastructure, lowering hardware costs and simplifying management.
50 Gbps Throughput
Ensures high-speed traffic inspection without creating a performance bottleneck for critical business applications.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides continuous access to security updates and threat intelligence for a defined period, ensuring ongoing protection.
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 prevention essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong defenses against malware and unauthorized web access to prevent breaches.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant customer transaction data and often operate with distributed networks, requiring effective security to prevent point-of-sale malware and protect customer PII.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage highly confidential client information, demanding advanced security measures to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual (FTDv)?
FTDv is a virtual appliance version of Cisco's next-generation firewall and threat defense platform. It provides advanced security capabilities like intrusion prevention, malware protection, and URL filtering within a virtualized environment.
What does this license enable?
This specific license enables the Malware Protection and URL Filtering features for a Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual appliance, with a throughput capacity of 50 Gbps, for a duration of one year.
Can this license be used on physical hardware?
No, this license is specifically for the virtual appliance version (FTDv) and is designed to run on virtualized platforms like VMware or KVM. It cannot be applied to Cisco's physical security appliances.
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.