Cisco Firepower URL Filtering License, 5 Gbps
Secure your organization's web traffic with the Cisco Firepower URL Filtering License, providing 5 Gbps of threat intelligence for enhanced online safety.
- Enhanced Web Security: Gain granular control over web access and block malicious sites.
- Threat Intelligence: Access up-to-date URL categorization and reputation data.
- Performance Capacity: Supports up to 5 Gbps of inspection throughput.
- Subscription-Based: Ensures continuous access to the latest security updates and features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) virtual URL Filtering license unlocks advanced web security capabilities for your virtualized network environment. It provides 5 Gbps of inspection capacity, enabling real-time analysis and categorization of web traffic to block access to malicious or inappropriate websites.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with Cisco's Firepower virtual appliances. It helps maintain a secure perimeter by preventing malware, phishing attempts, and policy violations originating from web browsing activities.
- URL Filtering: Categorize and control access to millions of websites.
- Malware Protection: Block access to known malicious and phishing sites.
- Policy Enforcement: Define granular web access policies based on user, application, and content.
- Threat Intelligence Updates: Receive continuous updates to URL databases and threat feeds.
- Virtual Appliance Support: Designed for deployment on Cisco Firepower virtual platforms.
This subscription license is essential for businesses seeking to bolster their web security posture without the overhead of physical appliances.
What This Enables
Enable granular web access control
Enable teams to define and enforce policies that restrict access to specific website categories or individual URLs. This ensures that employees only access appropriate and safe online resources, improving productivity and reducing risk.
virtualized network environments, cloud-integrated security, centralized policy management, remote workforce support
Block access to malicious websites
Streamline the process of protecting users from phishing attempts, malware distribution sites, and other web-based threats. The license leverages up-to-date threat intelligence to automatically block access to known dangerous destinations.
perimeter security deployments, endpoint protection integration, threat prevention strategies, network segmentation
Automate threat intelligence updates
Automate the continuous updating of URL categorization and threat reputation databases. This ensures that the security platform remains effective against emerging web threats without manual intervention.
subscription-based security services, managed security operations, proactive threat mitigation, continuous security monitoring
Key Features
URL Filtering Database
Provides real-time categorization of millions of websites to enforce access policies and block inappropriate content.
5 Gbps Throughput
Enables high-performance inspection of web traffic for virtual appliances, ensuring security without impacting network speed.
Subscription Licensing
Guarantees continuous access to the latest threat intelligence, software updates, and feature enhancements for ongoing protection.
Virtual Appliance Compatibility
Designed to integrate seamlessly with Cisco Firepower virtual security platforms, offering flexibility in deployment.
Malicious Site Blocking
Protects users from accessing known phishing, malware, and command-and-control (C2) servers, reducing the attack surface.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making URL filtering essential for blocking fraudulent sites.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security measures to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access to patient information, including protection against web-based threats.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from inappropriate content and cyber threats while managing network resources effectively, often requiring granular web access controls.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client data and must maintain strict security protocols to prevent breaches and comply with data privacy laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower URL Filtering?
Cisco Firepower URL Filtering is a security feature that categorizes websites and allows administrators to control access based on those categories. This license enables that capability on Cisco's virtual security appliances.
What does the 5 Gbps capacity mean?
The 5 Gbps refers to the maximum rate at which the URL filtering engine can inspect web traffic on the virtual appliance. This ensures that security measures do not become a bottleneck for your internet connectivity.
Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it provides access to the service and its updates for a defined period, ensuring your security intelligence 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.