
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Threat, Malware, and URL Filtering 3-Year Subscription
Enhance your virtual network security with Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, offering advanced threat, malware, and URL filtering capabilities for three years.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Safeguard against sophisticated malware and zero-day exploits.
- URL Filtering: Control access to malicious or inappropriate websites, enhancing user productivity and security.
- Virtual Deployment: Seamlessly integrate robust security into your virtualized infrastructure.
- 3-Year Subscription: Ensure continuous protection and access to the latest threat intelligence updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) virtual subscription provides essential security services including threat, malware, and URL filtering for your virtualized environment. It is designed to protect against advanced threats, enforce acceptable use policies, and maintain a secure network perimeter.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to bolster the security posture of their virtual machines and cloud-based deployments. It integrates with existing Cisco security architectures or serves as a foundational security layer for new virtual deployments.
- Threat Prevention: Detects and blocks known and unknown malware, exploits, and advanced threats.
- URL Filtering: Enforces web usage policies by categorizing and controlling access to millions of URLs.
- Virtual Appliance Support: Optimized for deployment on virtual platforms, offering flexibility and scalability.
- Continuous Updates: Receives regular threat intelligence updates to defend against emerging risks.
- Subscription Term: Provides licensed access and support for a defined three-year period.
This Cisco Firepower virtual subscription is ideal for businesses seeking enterprise-grade security without the overhead of physical appliances.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat and Malware Protection
Enable teams to detect and block sophisticated malware, ransomware, and zero-day exploits in real-time. Streamline the process of identifying and neutralizing advanced persistent threats before they impact operations.
virtualized servers, cloud-based applications, network security infrastructure, endpoint protection, data center operations
Enforce Web Usage and Security Policies
Streamline web security by enforcing granular URL filtering policies to block access to malicious, inappropriate, or unproductive websites. Automate the categorization and blocking of web content to protect users and maintain network integrity.
corporate networks, remote workforce security, guest Wi-Fi access, employee productivity monitoring, compliance enforcement
Secure Virtualized and Cloud Deployments
Automate the deployment of robust security controls within virtual machines and cloud environments. Support teams in maintaining a consistent security posture across distributed virtual infrastructure.
virtual desktop infrastructure, private cloud environments, public cloud workloads, hybrid cloud security, network segmentation
Key Features
Advanced Malware Protection
Detects and blocks known and unknown malware, reducing the risk of infection and data loss.
URL Filtering
Controls access to malicious or inappropriate websites, enhancing user safety and productivity.
Virtual Appliance Support
Offers flexible deployment options within virtualized environments, optimizing resource utilization.
Threat Intelligence Updates
Provides continuous updates to defend against the latest emerging threats.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures consistent security coverage and predictable budgeting for an extended period.
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 and URL filtering essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong defenses against malware and unauthorized web access to prevent breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced threat prevention and web filtering to maintain client trust and meet data privacy obligations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and manufacturing networks are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks; securing these environments with advanced threat detection and web filtering is critical for operational continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual?
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual is a software-based security appliance that provides advanced threat, malware, and URL filtering capabilities for virtualized environments. It offers the same protection as physical appliances but with the flexibility of virtual deployment.
What does the 3-year subscription include?
The 3-year subscription includes the right to use the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual software with threat, malware, and URL filtering features for three years. It also typically includes access to software updates and threat intelligence feeds during the subscription term.
Can this be deployed in a cloud environment?
Yes, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual is designed for deployment in various virtualized environments, including private clouds and public cloud platforms, allowing you to extend your security perimeter to cloud-based workloads.
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.