Cisco Firepower URL Filtering License
Enhance your network security posture with Cisco Firepower URL Filtering, providing advanced web content control and threat protection for your business operations.
- Access to: Advanced URL filtering policies to block malicious or inappropriate websites.
- Coverage for: Web-based threats and data exfiltration attempts through URL inspection.
- Protection against: Compliance violations related to web usage and data privacy.
- Entitlement to: Granular control over user web access, improving productivity and security.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower AMP8370 URL Filtering license provides essential web security capabilities, enabling granular control over internet access and protection against web-borne threats. It unlocks advanced features for content filtering, application visibility, and threat intelligence integration within the Cisco Firepower platform.
Designed for businesses of all sizes, this licensing solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for network security and compliance. It integrates directly into existing Cisco Firepower infrastructure, ensuring a unified security policy and simplified management of web traffic.
- Advanced URL Filtering: Block access to known malicious, inappropriate, or unproductive websites.
- Application Visibility and Control: Identify and control the use of thousands of web applications.
- Threat Intelligence Integration: Leverage real-time threat feeds to block emerging web threats.
- Policy Enforcement: Create and enforce granular web access policies based on user, group, or application.
- Reporting and Auditing: Gain insights into web usage patterns and maintain compliance records.
This Cisco license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade web security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable granular web access control
Enable teams to define and enforce specific policies for website access based on user roles and business needs. Streamline the management of internet usage to improve employee productivity and reduce exposure to risks.
network security policy enforcement, user access management, content filtering, threat prevention
Block malicious websites and threats
Automate the blocking of access to known phishing sites, malware distribution points, and other malicious web resources. Protect your organization from web-based attacks that can lead to data breaches or system compromise.
threat mitigation, endpoint security, network perimeter defense, security operations
Ensure regulatory compliance
Support compliance requirements by controlling access to inappropriate content and maintaining audit trails of web activity. Streamline reporting for regulatory bodies and internal governance.
data privacy compliance, acceptable use policy enforcement, audit logging, risk management
Key Features
URL Filtering Database
Blocks access to millions of malicious and inappropriate websites in real-time, protecting users from threats.
Application Visibility and Control
Identifies and controls thousands of applications, preventing unauthorized or risky app usage.
Subscription-based Updates
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence and URL categorization for ongoing protection.
Policy Granularity
Allows for detailed policy creation based on user identity, time of day, and application type for precise control.
Reporting and Logging
Provides essential data for security analysis, compliance audits, and troubleshooting web access issues.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced URL filtering essential for blocking fraudulent sites and enforcing data privacy.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security measures to protect patient health information (PHI) and prevent unauthorized access or data breaches, including control over web access to mitigate risks.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from inappropriate online content and cyber threats while managing network resources effectively, often requiring filtering to comply with CIPA and maintain a secure learning environment.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle highly confidential client information and must maintain strict data security and client confidentiality, making advanced web filtering critical to prevent data leakage and compliance violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower URL Filtering?
Cisco Firepower URL Filtering is a security feature that controls access to websites based on their category and reputation. It helps protect your network from web-based threats and enforces acceptable use policies.
What does this license enable?
This license enables the URL Filtering capabilities on your Cisco Firepower AMP8370 appliance. It unlocks features for blocking malicious sites, controlling application usage, and gaining visibility into web traffic.
Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it provides access to the features and updates for a defined term, ensuring your security remains current.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.