Cisco NGFWV IPS and Apps on UCS-E
This Cisco subscription license unlocks advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and application visibility features for your Next-Generation Firewall deployed on UCS-E hardware.
- Access to: Advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities to safeguard your network.
- Coverage for: Granular control over application usage, enhancing security and productivity.
- Protection against: Evolving cyber threats with up-to-date threat intelligence.
- Entitlement to: Continued software updates and feature enhancements for your firewall.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This platform software subscription provides licensing for Cisco's Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and application visibility features, specifically designed for deployment on Cisco UCS-E hardware.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to enhance their network security posture, gain deeper insights into application traffic, and ensure compliance with security policies within their own server rooms or data closets.
- Enhanced Security: Enables robust IPS capabilities to detect and block malicious traffic.
- Application Control: Provides visibility and control over network applications.
- Compliance: Helps meet regulatory requirements for network security and data protection.
- Platform Integration: Designed for seamless operation on Cisco UCS-E platforms.
- Subscription Value: Offers continuous access to the latest security updates and features.
This Cisco subscription is ideal for businesses seeking enterprise-grade firewall security and application management without the complexity of managing hardware and software separately.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy and manage sophisticated Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities to actively detect and block network-based threats in real-time. This ensures continuous protection against known and emerging cyberattacks.
on-premises network infrastructure, virtualized environments, hybrid cloud deployments
Streamline Application Traffic Management
Streamline the management of network traffic by gaining deep visibility into application usage and enforcing policies based on application type. This allows for better bandwidth allocation and security policy enforcement.
business-critical applications, user-generated traffic, network segmentation
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies across the network, ensuring that all traffic adheres to predefined rules for IPS and application access. This reduces manual configuration errors and improves security posture.
network security compliance, access control, threat mitigation
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious network traffic, protecting against known and zero-day threats.
Application Visibility and Control
Identifies and controls specific applications, enabling better bandwidth management and security policy enforcement.
Subscription Licensing
Provides continuous access to the latest threat intelligence, software updates, and feature enhancements.
UCS-E Platform Support
Optimized for deployment on Cisco UCS-E hardware, ensuring compatibility and performance.
Centralized Management
Simplifies security management through a unified interface for firewall and security services.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced IPS and application control essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong network security to safeguard patient health information (PHI) and prevent breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, demanding high levels of security to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly rely on connected systems, requiring advanced security to protect operational technology (OT) networks from cyber threats and ensure business continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NGFWV IPS and Apps on UCS-E?
This is a subscription license that enables advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and application visibility features for Cisco's Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) when deployed on Cisco UCS-E hardware.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses ensure you always have access to the latest security updates, threat intelligence, and software features, providing continuous protection and optimal performance for your firewall.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that use Cisco UCS-E hardware for their network infrastructure and require advanced security and application control features for their own operations.
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.