Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Malware and URL Filtering Subscription
Enhance your virtual network security with Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, providing 1 year of essential malware and URL filtering capabilities to protect your business operations.
- Malware Protection: Coverage against known and emerging malware threats targeting your virtual infrastructure.
- URL Filtering: Entitlement to block access to malicious or inappropriate websites, safeguarding users and data.
- Threat Defense: Protection against a wide range of cyber threats, including phishing and command-and-control communications.
- Subscription Term: 1-year access to critical security updates and threat intelligence feeds for continuous protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Virtual subscription provides 1 year of advanced threat protection, specifically enabling malware and URL filtering for your virtualized security environment. It ensures your organization can identify and block malicious content and web traffic before it impacts your network.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license integrates into existing virtual firewall deployments. It is ideal for businesses that rely on virtualized infrastructure to host critical applications and data, requiring robust security without the overhead of physical appliances.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Detects and blocks sophisticated malware and exploits.
- Web Security: Controls access to websites, preventing users from visiting malicious or non-compliant sites.
- Virtual Deployment: Optimized for use within virtualized environments, offering flexibility and scalability.
- Continuous Updates: Receives ongoing threat intelligence and software updates to counter evolving threats.
- Simplified Management: Integrates with Cisco security management platforms for unified policy control.
This Cisco subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to secure their virtualized networks against advanced threats and web-based risks.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat and Malware Detection
Enable teams to automatically detect and block sophisticated malware and zero-day threats targeting their network. Streamline incident response by identifying malicious files and processes before they cause damage.
virtualized server environments, cloud-based workloads, remote workforce security, network segmentation
Control Web Access and Prevent Malicious Browsing
Streamline web security policies by blocking access to known malicious, phishing, or inappropriate websites. Automate the enforcement of acceptable use policies for all users accessing the internet through the protected network.
corporate internet gateways, user endpoint protection, compliance enforcement, content policy management
Maintain Security Posture with Continuous Updates
Automate the process of receiving and applying critical security updates and threat intelligence feeds. Ensure continuous protection against the latest evolving cyber threats without manual intervention.
ongoing security operations, risk management programs, regulatory compliance adherence, proactive threat mitigation
Key Features
Malware Protection Engine
Detects and blocks a wide range of malicious software, preventing infections and data loss.
URL Filtering Categories
Allows granular control over website access, enhancing user productivity and security.
Virtual Appliance Compatibility
Integrates seamlessly into existing VMware or KVM environments, offering deployment flexibility.
Real-time Threat Intelligence
Provides up-to-date information on emerging threats to ensure defenses remain effective.
Subscription-based Updates
Guarantees access to the latest security features and threat signatures for the duration of the term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security 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 providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust defenses against malware and secure web access to prevent breaches and maintain patient trust.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring strong security measures to prevent data exfiltration via malware or unauthorized web access, and to meet client data protection expectations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology environments are increasingly targeted by cyber threats; securing these virtualized networks against malware and controlling web access is critical for operational continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual?
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual (FTD-V) is a software version of Cisco's next-generation firewall that runs on virtualized platforms. This subscription enables specific security features like malware and URL filtering.
What does a 1-year subscription cover?
The 1-year subscription provides access to the malware and URL filtering capabilities, along with necessary software updates and threat intelligence feeds for that period. It ensures your security policies remain current against evolving threats.
Can this be used on any virtual machine?
This license is designed for specific virtual platforms supported by Cisco FTD-V, such as VMware ESXi or KVM. Compatibility with your specific virtualization environment should be confirmed.
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.