Cisco NGFWV IPS and Apps on ISR 4451 Fixed SMS-1K
This Cisco subscription license unlocks advanced Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and application visibility features for your Cisco ISR 4451 router, ensuring continuous threat defense.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Access to Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities to detect and block sophisticated cyber threats.
- Application Visibility and Control: Gain granular insight into network traffic and control application usage to optimize performance and security.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to features and updates for the duration of the subscription, ensuring ongoing protection.
- Compliance and Security: Helps meet regulatory requirements and maintain a strong security posture against evolving threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco's Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities, specifically enabling Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and application visibility features on a Cisco ISR 4451 router. The license provides access to these advanced security functions for a defined subscription term.
This solution is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco ISR routers for their network edge and require enhanced security. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies can deploy this license to bolster their network defenses, gain control over application traffic, and ensure compliance without the overhead of enterprise-grade security appliances.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Integrates IPS and application control directly into your existing Cisco ISR platform.
- Subscription-Based Access: Ensures you always have access to the latest security updates and features.
- Optimized Network Performance: Control application usage to prioritize critical business traffic.
- Simplified Management: Extends security capabilities within a familiar Cisco environment.
- Compliance Support: Aids in meeting industry regulations that mandate advanced threat detection and network monitoring.
Equip your business with enterprise-level network security and application control through this Cisco subscription, simplifying advanced threat management for your IT team.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to detect and block sophisticated cyber threats in real-time with integrated Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities. Streamline security operations by consolidating threat defense within the existing network infrastructure.
network edge security, threat detection and response, unified threat management, Cisco ISR deployments
Gain Application Visibility and Control
Streamline network management by gaining granular visibility into application traffic traversing the network. Automate policy enforcement to prioritize critical business applications and mitigate risks from unauthorized or risky apps.
network traffic analysis, application-aware networking, bandwidth optimization, policy enforcement
Ensure Continuous Security Updates
Automate the process of receiving and applying the latest security intelligence and software updates for IPS and application recognition. Maintain compliance with evolving security standards and protect against emerging threats throughout the subscription term.
subscription-based security, ongoing threat intelligence, compliance management, proactive security
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious network activity and known exploits, protecting your business from cyberattacks.
Application Visibility and Control
Identifies and manages network traffic by application, allowing for better performance optimization and security policy enforcement.
Cisco ISR 4451 Platform Integration
Extends advanced security features directly onto your existing Cisco router, simplifying deployment and management.
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to the latest security features and updates for the duration of the term, ensuring ongoing protection and compliance.
Fixed Configuration Support
Designed for specific ISR 4451 fixed configurations, ensuring compatibility and predictable performance.
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 prevention essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures like IPS to prevent breaches.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) networks are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks; securing these environments with advanced threat detection is critical for maintaining operations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust and regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NGFWV IPS and Apps?
Cisco NGFWV IPS and Apps refers to the Next-Generation Firewall capabilities that include Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and application visibility and control features. This license enables these functions on compatible Cisco hardware.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This specific license, FTD4451-T-SMS-1K, is designed for the Cisco ISR 4451 fixed platform.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the features and updates over a defined term.
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.