Cisco Firepower Virtual Malware Protection License, 16 Gbps
This Cisco Firepower Virtual Malware Protection license provides advanced threat defense capabilities for your virtual network environment, enabling 16 Gbps of throughput.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Unlocks next-generation intrusion prevention and advanced malware protection features.
- Virtual Network Security: Extends robust security controls to your virtualized infrastructure.
- High Throughput Capacity: Supports up to 16 Gbps of traffic inspection for demanding environments.
- Subscription-Based Access: Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower Virtual Malware Protection license is a subscription-based offering that activates advanced security features on your virtualized Cisco Firepower NGFW platform. It provides critical capabilities for detecting and preventing sophisticated threats, including advanced malware and intrusion attempts, ensuring your virtual network perimeter remains secure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who manage virtualized network infrastructure. It integrates into existing virtual environments, enhancing security posture without requiring dedicated physical appliances for every security function.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Identifies and blocks advanced malware, ransomware, and zero-day exploits.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Detects and prevents network intrusions and exploits in real-time.
- Malware Protection: Provides sandboxing and analysis for unknown files to block malicious content.
- Virtual Appliance Support: Specifically licensed for deployment on Cisco Firepower virtual platforms.
- Continuous Updates: Subscription ensures access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates for ongoing protection.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade virtual security, delivering advanced threat protection without the overhead of physical hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Malware Detection in Virtual Networks
Enable teams to detect and block advanced malware, ransomware, and zero-day threats targeting virtual machines and servers. Streamline the analysis of suspicious files through integrated sandboxing capabilities to prevent infections.
virtualized data centers, cloud-native applications, server consolidation projects, hybrid cloud deployments
Strengthen Intrusion Prevention for Virtual Appliances
Streamline the protection of your virtual network perimeter against known and emerging exploits. Automate the blocking of malicious traffic patterns and policy violations to maintain network integrity.
virtual firewall deployments, network segmentation in virtual environments, remote office virtual security, cloud security posture management
Ensure Continuous Threat Intelligence Updates
Automate the process of receiving and applying the latest threat intelligence feeds and software updates. Ensure your virtual security platform remains current against evolving cyber threats, reducing the risk of exploitation.
subscription-based security services, managed virtual security, proactive threat hunting, compliance-driven security operations
Key Features
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Detects and blocks known and unknown malware, including ransomware, through advanced analysis and threat intelligence.
Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS)
Identifies and stops network intrusions and exploits in real-time, protecting against a wide range of cyber attacks.
Virtual Platform Licensing
Specifically designed and licensed for deployment on Cisco Firepower virtual appliances, optimizing security for virtualized infrastructure.
16 Gbps Throughput
Provides high-capacity threat inspection suitable for demanding virtual network environments.
Subscription Service
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence, software updates, and support for ongoing protection.
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 essential for their virtualized infrastructure.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA compliance, necessitating advanced security solutions to prevent breaches in their virtual environments.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) environments are increasingly targeted; securing virtualized components within these networks is critical to prevent operational disruption and data theft.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers handle large volumes of customer payment data and personal information, requiring strong security measures like advanced malware protection to comply with PCI DSS and protect against data breaches in their virtualized point-of-sale and backend systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Virtual Malware Protection?
It is a subscription license that enables advanced threat defense features, including malware protection and intrusion prevention, on Cisco Firepower virtual appliances. It helps businesses protect their virtualized networks from sophisticated cyber threats.
What does the 16 Gbps capacity refer to?
The 16 Gbps capacity indicates the maximum throughput of traffic that the licensed virtual appliance can inspect for threats. This is suitable for many mid-market and enterprise virtual environments.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license. This model ensures you always have access to the latest threat intelligence, software updates, and ongoing support, which is critical for effective cybersecurity.
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.