Cisco NGFWV IPS and Apps Subscription for ISR 4451-120
This Cisco subscription unlocks advanced Next-Generation Firewall Intrusion Prevention System and Application Visibility and Control features for your ISR 4451-120 router, enhancing your network security posture.
- Enhanced Security: Access to Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities to detect and block advanced threats.
- Application Control: Gain granular visibility and control over network applications to optimize performance and enforce policies.
- Subscription Term: Provides continuous access to the latest security updates and features for the licensed duration.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory requirements by providing robust security and logging capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription for Cisco's Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities, specifically enabling Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and Application Visibility and Control (AVC) features on the Cisco ISR 4451-120 router. It ensures your network is protected against evolving threats and allows for precise management of application traffic.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this subscription to bolster their network security infrastructure. It integrates directly with their existing Cisco ISR hardware, providing essential security services without requiring separate appliances.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Deploy robust IPS to identify and mitigate known and unknown threats in real-time.
- Application Awareness: Understand and control application usage across your network for better performance and security.
- Continuous Updates: Benefit from ongoing security intelligence updates and feature enhancements through the subscription.
- Centralized Management: Integrate security policies and application controls within your existing Cisco routing platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Aid in meeting industry regulations and internal security policies with advanced security features.
Equip your business with enterprise-grade network security and application management without the complexity of separate hardware deployments.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated cyber threats, including malware, exploits, and zero-day attacks. Streamline security operations by consolidating threat intelligence and enforcement within a single platform.
network perimeter security, threat mitigation, security policy enforcement, unified threat management
Gain Granular Application Control
Streamline the management of network bandwidth by identifying and prioritizing critical business applications. Automate the enforcement of application usage policies to prevent unauthorized access and shadow IT.
application visibility, bandwidth management, policy enforcement, network optimization
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent industry compliance requirements for data protection and network security. Automate the generation of security logs and reports necessary for audits and compliance verification.
security compliance, data protection, audit readiness, regulatory adherence
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious traffic and known exploits in real-time, protecting your network from active threats.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Provides insight into application usage and allows for granular control, enabling better bandwidth management and policy enforcement.
Subscription-based Updates
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence and software features, keeping your security posture current.
Integrated Platform
Consolidates security and application control functions onto your existing Cisco ISR router, simplifying management and reducing hardware footprint.
Cisco Security Ecosystem
Benefits from Cisco's extensive security research and development, providing reliable and effective protection.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat prevention and application control essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy laws such as HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to safeguard electronic health records and ensure network integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and are prime targets for cyberattacks, requiring advanced security to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly connected, requiring security solutions that can protect operational technology (OT) and IT systems from cyber threats that could disrupt production or compromise safety.
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 (AVC). This subscription enables these advanced security and traffic management features on compatible Cisco hardware.
What hardware does this subscription apply to?
This specific subscription (SMS-1) is for the Cisco ISR 4451-120 fixed platform. Always verify compatibility for your specific hardware model.
What is the benefit of a subscription model for security features?
A subscription model ensures that you always have access to the latest security updates, threat intelligence, and feature enhancements. This proactive approach helps maintain a strong security posture against evolving cyber threats and ensures continuous compliance.
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.