Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Threat Protection License
Enhance your virtual network security with Cisco Firepower Threat Defense virtual threat protection licensing, providing 1 Gbps of threat prevention for one year.
- Threat Prevention: Gain access to advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities to safeguard your virtual infrastructure.
- Performance: Coverage for 1 Gbps throughput ensures your network traffic is inspected without significant performance degradation.
- Compliance: Maintain regulatory compliance by implementing robust security controls required for data protection.
- Continuity: Protection against evolving cyber threats ensures uninterrupted business operations and data integrity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) virtual appliance license provides 1 Gbps of threat protection for one year. It unlocks advanced security features for virtualized environments, enabling comprehensive inspection of network traffic to detect and block malware, intrusions, and other cyber threats.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license is designed for deployment within virtualized data centers or cloud environments. It integrates with existing Cisco security ecosystems to extend protection to virtual workloads and applications.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Access next-generation firewall capabilities, intrusion prevention, and advanced malware protection.
- Virtual Appliance Support: Specifically licensed for deployment on virtual machines, offering flexibility and scalability.
- Performance Throughput: Licensed for 1 Gbps of traffic inspection, suitable for mid-sized network segments.
- Subscription Term: One-year subscription provides continuous access to security updates and threat intelligence.
- Centralized Management: Integrates with Cisco Firepower Management Center for unified policy and visibility.
Secure your virtual infrastructure with a scalable, subscription-based threat protection solution designed for modern business needs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention in Virtual Environments
Enable teams to deploy next-generation firewall and intrusion prevention capabilities within their virtualized infrastructure. Streamline the protection of virtual workloads against sophisticated cyber threats.
virtualized data centers, cloud deployments, hybrid cloud environments, network segmentation
Maintain Security Compliance for Virtual Assets
Automate the enforcement of security policies required for regulatory compliance within virtual environments. Ensure continuous adherence to data protection standards and audit requirements.
virtualized servers, cloud-based applications, data privacy initiatives, compliance audits
Protect Against Evolving Malware and Intrusions
Protect against zero-day exploits and advanced persistent threats targeting virtual machines and applications. Ensure business continuity by preventing disruptions caused by malware infections.
endpoint security, network security, threat intelligence feeds, vulnerability management
Key Features
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Provides advanced threat defense capabilities including intrusion prevention and application visibility.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious network activity and exploits in real-time.
URL Filtering
Controls access to websites, preventing users from visiting malicious or unproductive sites.
Malware Protection
Identifies and blocks known and unknown malware threats before they impact your network.
Virtual Appliance Deployment
Offers flexibility and scalability by running on standard virtualization platforms.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat protection essential for their virtual environments.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating strong security controls to safeguard electronic health records within their IT infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and must maintain strict data security and compliance to protect against breaches and maintain client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers increasingly rely on connected systems and virtualized environments, requiring advanced threat protection to secure operational technology (OT) and intellectual property from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual?
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual (FTDv) is a software version of Cisco's leading security appliance, designed to run on virtualized platforms. It provides integrated threat defense capabilities.
What does the 1 Gbps throughput mean for this license?
The 1 Gbps throughput indicates the maximum rate at which network traffic can be inspected by the virtual appliance under this license. This is suitable for many mid-sized network deployments.
Is this license a one-time purchase or a subscription?
This is a one-year subscription license. It includes access to software updates and threat intelligence for the duration of the term.
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.