Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Threat Protection
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Threat Protection provides advanced threat intelligence and security policy enforcement for virtualized network environments.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Access to intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, and URL filtering capabilities.
- Virtual Environment Security: Coverage for virtual appliances deployed within your data center or cloud infrastructure.
- Continuous Updates: Entitlement to ongoing security intelligence updates and software enhancements.
- Compliance Support: Protection against evolving cyber threats to help meet regulatory compliance requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Virtual Threat Protection license unlocks advanced security features for virtualized network deployments. It provides a unified platform for threat prevention, including intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, and URL filtering, ensuring comprehensive security for your virtual infrastructure.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license is ideal for businesses running virtualized servers and network functions. It integrates into existing virtual environments, offering robust security without the need for dedicated physical appliances.
- Unified Threat Management: Consolidates multiple security functions into a single platform.
- Virtual Appliance Support: Specifically licensed for deployment on Cisco's virtual security appliances.
- Intelligent Threat Detection: Utilizes advanced analytics and threat intelligence feeds.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables granular control over network access and application usage.
- Subscription-Based: Provides access to the latest features and security updates throughout the license term.
This Cisco FTD Virtual Threat Protection license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking powerful, integrated security for their virtualized network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention in Virtual Networks
Enable teams to deploy advanced threat prevention capabilities, including intrusion prevention and malware detection, within their virtualized network infrastructure. Streamline security policy enforcement across virtual machines and virtual network functions.
virtualized data centers, cloud-native deployments, software-defined networking, network function virtualization
Enhance Security for Virtual Appliances
Streamline the process of securing virtual appliances by applying a unified threat management license. Automate the integration of threat intelligence feeds and security updates to maintain a strong security posture.
virtual firewall deployments, virtual UTM appliances, virtual security gateways, virtualized network services
Meet Compliance with Virtual Security Controls
Automate the implementation of security controls necessary for regulatory compliance within virtual environments. Enable teams to demonstrate adherence to security standards through advanced threat monitoring and reporting.
virtualized compliance frameworks, data center security audits, cloud security posture management, virtualized regulatory environments
Key Features
Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software
Provides a unified platform for advanced threat prevention, including intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, and URL filtering.
Virtual Appliance Licensing
Specifically designed and licensed for deployment on Cisco's virtual security appliances, optimizing resource utilization.
Continuous Threat Intelligence Updates
Ensures ongoing protection against emerging threats through regular updates to security intelligence feeds and software.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and access to the latest security features and enhancements throughout the subscription term.
Policy Enforcement
Allows granular control over network access and application usage, enhancing security posture and operational efficiency.
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 for virtual environments essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security controls and threat prevention for their virtual IT infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and manufacturing operations are increasingly reliant on virtualized IT, requiring advanced threat protection to prevent disruptions and secure proprietary data from cyber threats.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large volumes of sensitive student and research data, needing effective and scalable security solutions like virtual threat protection to maintain data integrity and comply with privacy standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Threat Protection?
It is a software license that enables advanced security features for Cisco's virtual security appliances. It provides threat prevention, intrusion detection, and malware protection for virtualized network environments.
What does the 'CHOICE' in the product name signify?
The 'CHOICE' designation typically indicates a flexible licensing model within Cisco's security portfolio, allowing customers to select specific security capabilities or bundles that best fit their needs.
What hardware or platform does this license apply to?
This license is for Cisco's virtual security appliances, meaning it is designed to run on virtual machines within your data center or cloud environment, not on physical hardware.
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.