Cisco NGFWV IPS, Apps, AMP, URL Security License for ISR 4451
Secure your business network with Cisco's Next-Generation Firewall license, unlocking advanced threat prevention and application control for your ISR 4451.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Coverage for Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and URL filtering to block sophisticated threats.
- Application Visibility and Control: Entitlement to identify and manage thousands of applications, ensuring network performance and security policy enforcement.
- Continuous Security Updates: Access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates to maintain protection against emerging cyber risks.
- Compliance and Policy Enforcement: Protection against regulatory compliance gaps by enabling granular control over network traffic and application usage.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco license subscription activates advanced security features on your Cisco ISR 4451 router, transforming it into a powerful Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW). It enables Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Application Visibility and Control (AVC), Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and URL filtering capabilities, providing a multi-layered defense against modern cyber threats.
Designed for businesses that rely on their IT infrastructure for operations, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to bolster their network defenses without the overhead of separate security appliances. It integrates directly into existing Cisco ISR deployments, simplifying management and enhancing security posture.
- Unified Threat Management: Integrates IPS, AMP, and URL filtering into a single security solution.
- Application Awareness: Gain visibility and control over application traffic traversing your network.
- Malware Defense: Proactively detect and block known and unknown malware threats.
- URL Filtering: Enforce web usage policies and block access to malicious or inappropriate websites.
- Subscription-Based Security: Ensures access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates throughout the license term.
Empower your business with enterprise-grade network security integrated into your existing Cisco infrastructure, managed efficiently for SMB and mid-market teams.
What This Enables
Enable advanced threat prevention capabilities
Enable teams to deploy Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to proactively detect and block sophisticated cyber threats. Streamline security operations by integrating threat intelligence directly into the network edge.
Network edge security, threat detection and response, integrated security appliances
Gain granular application visibility and control
Streamline network management by identifying and controlling thousands of applications traversing the network. Automate policy enforcement to prioritize critical business applications and prevent unauthorized usage.
Network traffic management, application policy enforcement, network performance optimization
Implement robust web security and content filtering
Enable teams to enforce acceptable use policies by filtering access to malicious or inappropriate websites. Protect users from phishing and malware delivered via web browsing by integrating URL filtering.
Web security policy, content filtering, user access control
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious network traffic and exploits in real-time, protecting against known and emerging threats.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Identifies and blocks known and unknown malware, ransomware, and file-based threats before they impact your network.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Provides deep insight into application usage and allows granular control to prioritize business-critical applications and limit risky ones.
URL Filtering
Enforces web usage policies and blocks access to malicious, inappropriate, or non-productive websites, enhancing user safety and productivity.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence, software updates, and feature enhancements throughout the license term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced threat prevention and URL filtering essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard patient data (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust security measures like IPS and AMP to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring strong network security to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust and regulatory compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks that can disrupt operations; NGFW capabilities help protect operational technology (OT) networks and critical infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NGFWV?
Cisco NGFWV stands for Next-Generation Firewall Virtual. This license enables advanced security features like Intrusion Prevention, Application Visibility, Malware Protection, and URL Filtering on compatible Cisco hardware, such as the ISR 4451.
What hardware does this license apply to?
Based on the MPN FTD4451-TMC-SMS-1K, this license is specifically designed for the Cisco ISR 4451 router platform.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is a subscription-based offering, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-year, providing continuous access to security features and updates.
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.