Cisco Firepower Virtual URL Filtering License, 10 Gbps
Secure your network traffic with Cisco Firepower Virtual URL Filtering, providing 10 Gbps of advanced web threat protection and content control for your business operations.
- URL Filtering: Access granular control over web access, blocking malicious or inappropriate content.
- Threat Protection: Coverage against web-based threats, malware, and phishing attempts through advanced URL categorization.
- Performance: Entitlement to process up to 10 Gbps of traffic, ensuring security without compromising network speed.
- Compliance: Protection against regulatory non-compliance by enforcing acceptable use policies for web browsing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Firepower Virtual URL Filtering license unlocks advanced web security capabilities for your virtualized network environment. It enables sophisticated content filtering and threat intelligence to protect against web-based attacks and enforce acceptable use policies.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription license integrates with Cisco Firepower virtual appliances. It is essential for businesses that rely on secure internet access for daily operations and need to manage user web activity effectively.
- Advanced URL Categorization: Dynamically inspects and categorizes web traffic to block access to risky sites.
- Malware Protection: Integrates with Cisco Talos threat intelligence to identify and block known malicious URLs.
- Policy Enforcement: Allows administrators to create and enforce granular web access policies based on user, group, or application.
- Visibility and Reporting: Provides insights into web usage patterns and security events for better decision-making.
- Virtual Deployment: Optimized for virtualized environments, offering flexibility and scalability.
This Cisco license provides essential web security features, empowering SMB and mid-market teams to protect their networks without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable granular web access control
Enable teams to define and enforce specific rules for internet usage across the organization. Streamline policy management by categorizing websites and blocking access to non-compliant or malicious content.
cloud-managed networks, on-premises security deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure
Protect against web-based malware
Automate the blocking of access to known malicious websites and phishing attempts using real-time threat intelligence. Protect sensitive company data and employee credentials from being compromised through web browsing.
business continuity planning, endpoint security integration, network segmentation strategies, remote workforce security
Maintain regulatory compliance
Ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal acceptable use policies by controlling employee access to specific web categories. Provide audit trails of web activity for compliance reporting and risk management.
data privacy initiatives, corporate governance frameworks, security audit preparation, risk mitigation programs
Key Features
URL Filtering Database
Provides real-time categorization of billions of URLs to block access to malicious, inappropriate, or unproductive websites.
Cisco Talos Threat Intelligence Integration
Leverages one of the largest threat intelligence networks to identify and block emerging web threats and malware.
Customizable Policy Engine
Allows administrators to create granular policies based on user identity, time of day, and web categories to match specific business needs.
10 Gbps Throughput
Ensures that security measures do not become a bottleneck, maintaining high network performance for critical business applications.
Virtual Appliance Support
Offers flexibility and scalability for businesses running virtualized network infrastructures, simplifying deployment and management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Essential for meeting strict regulatory compliance requirements like PCI DSS and SOX, and protecting sensitive financial data from web-based threats.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Crucial for safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) and complying with HIPAA regulations by preventing access to risky websites and malware.
Legal & Professional Services
Needed to maintain client confidentiality and comply with data protection laws by controlling access to external web resources and preventing data leakage.
Education & Research
Important for protecting students and staff from inappropriate content and cyber threats, while also managing network resources effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Firepower Virtual URL Filtering?
It is a subscription license that enables advanced URL filtering and web security features on Cisco Firepower virtual appliances. This helps protect your network from web-based threats and control internet access.
What is the license term for this product?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is typically purchased for a defined term, such as one or three years, and requires renewal to maintain service continuity.
Does this license require specific hardware?
This license is specifically for Cisco Firepower virtual appliances. It is not for physical hardware devices.
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.