Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual Threat, URL Filtering, 16 Gbps Subscription
This Cisco subscription provides advanced threat defense and URL filtering for your virtual network environment, enabling 16 Gbps of throughput.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Defend against sophisticated malware, exploits, and evasive threats with integrated security intelligence.
- URL Filtering: Control access to web content and block access to malicious or inappropriate websites, enhancing user productivity and security.
- Virtual Deployment: Deploy robust security directly within your virtualized infrastructure for flexible and scalable protection.
- High Throughput: Ensure network performance with 16 Gbps of threat defense and URL filtering capacity for demanding environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Security EA 3.0 subscription licenses the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) virtual appliance, offering advanced threat protection and URL filtering capabilities with a throughput of 16 Gbps. It is designed to secure business networks by detecting and blocking a wide range of threats, including malware, intrusions, and malicious websites.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this virtual appliance to extend enterprise-grade security to their virtualized environments. It integrates seamlessly into existing virtual infrastructure, providing a centralized point for threat management and policy enforcement without requiring dedicated physical hardware.
- Integrated Threat Defense: Combines next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and advanced malware protection.
- URL Filtering: Granular control over web access to mitigate risks associated with malicious or inappropriate content.
- Virtual Appliance: Deployable on common hypervisors, offering flexibility and cost-efficiency.
- High Performance: Engineered to handle up to 16 Gbps of traffic while maintaining security efficacy.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates for continuous protection.
Secure your virtualized infrastructure with Cisco's leading threat defense and URL filtering, offering enterprise-level security without the complexity for growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy a virtual appliance that integrates next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and advanced malware protection. Streamline threat detection and response to safeguard critical business data and operations.
virtualized data centers, private cloud deployments, network segmentation, hybrid cloud environments
Control Web Access and Content
Streamline web security by implementing granular URL filtering policies to block access to malicious, inappropriate, or unproductive websites. Automate the enforcement of acceptable use policies to protect users and maintain network integrity.
remote workforce security, endpoint protection, compliance enforcement, user access management
Secure Virtual Network Infrastructure
Automate the deployment of robust security controls directly within virtualized environments, ensuring consistent protection for servers and applications. Enable teams to manage security policies centrally, reducing complexity and operational overhead.
VMware environments, server consolidation projects, cloud-native applications, virtual desktop infrastructure
Key Features
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Provides application visibility and control, intrusion prevention, and advanced threat defense to protect against a wide range of network threats.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks known and unknown threats, including exploits and malware, by analyzing network traffic for malicious patterns.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Identifies, blocks, and remediates advanced malware and zero-day threats by using threat intelligence and behavioral analysis.
URL Filtering
Enforces web usage policies by blocking access to malicious, inappropriate, or unproductive websites, enhancing security and productivity.
Virtual Appliance Deployment
Offers flexible deployment options on common hypervisors, reducing hardware costs and simplifying management for virtualized environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat defense and URL filtering essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust security solutions to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers handle significant customer data and payment card information, requiring strong security to prevent fraud and comply with PCI DSS, while URL filtering helps manage employee access.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, making advanced threat protection critical to prevent data theft and maintain client trust and regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Security EA 3.0?
Cisco Security EA 3.0 is a licensing program that provides access to Cisco's security software and services. This specific subscription is for the Firepower Threat Defense virtual appliance, offering advanced threat protection and URL filtering.
What is the throughput capacity of this virtual appliance?
This subscription enables the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense virtual appliance to handle a throughput of 16 Gbps, suitable for demanding network environments.
Does this license require specific hardware?
No, this is a virtual appliance license. It is designed to be deployed on common hypervisors like VMware or KVM, integrating into your existing virtual infrastructure.
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.