Cisco NGFWV IPS, Apps, and URL Licensing for ISR 4451
This Cisco subscription license unlocks advanced Next-Generation Firewall capabilities, including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), application visibility, and URL filtering for your ISR 4451 router, ensuring continuous threat protection.
- Continuous Threat Protection: Access to up-to-date IPS signatures and application intelligence to defend against evolving cyber threats.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain granular control over network traffic by identifying and managing applications and user activity.
- URL Filtering Control: Enforce web usage policies and block access to malicious or inappropriate websites, safeguarding users and data.
- Subscription-Based Access: Benefit from ongoing feature updates and security intelligence as part of a predictable subscription term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco's Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities, specifically designed to enhance the security functions of the Cisco ISR 4451 router. It enables advanced threat prevention features such as Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), application identification and control, and URL filtering.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses who need to bolster their network security without the complexity of enterprise-grade hardware. It integrates directly with the ISR 4451, providing a consolidated security solution within their existing network infrastructure.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Integrates IPS to detect and block known and emerging network threats in real-time.
- Application Control: Identifies and controls thousands of applications, allowing for granular policy enforcement.
- URL Filtering: Enforces web security policies by blocking access to malicious or inappropriate websites.
- Subscription Management: Provides access to the latest security intelligence and software updates throughout the license term.
- ISR 4451 Integration: Specifically licensed for deployment on the Cisco ISR 4451 fixed platform.
Equip your business with enterprise-level network security features through this integrated Cisco subscription, simplifying management and enhancing protection for your critical operations.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to protect their network infrastructure from known and emerging cyber threats. This includes blocking malicious traffic, preventing intrusions, and mitigating malware before it impacts business operations.
organizations with internet-facing network devices, businesses requiring proactive threat mitigation, teams managing network security policies, companies with remote or hybrid workforces
Streamline Application Traffic Management
Streamline the management of network traffic by identifying and controlling specific applications. This allows IT professionals to prioritize critical business applications and block non-essential or risky ones.
businesses with diverse application usage, organizations needing to optimize bandwidth, teams managing user productivity, companies with BYOD policies
Automate Web Security Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of web security policies through granular URL filtering. This capability helps prevent users from accessing malicious websites, inappropriate content, or phishing attempts.
companies with strict acceptable use policies, organizations in regulated industries, businesses seeking to reduce web-based attack vectors, teams managing employee internet access
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks network intrusions and exploits in real-time, preventing unauthorized access and malware propagation.
Application Visibility and Control
Identifies and controls thousands of applications, enabling granular policy enforcement and bandwidth management.
URL Filtering
Blocks access to malicious, inappropriate, or non-productive websites, enhancing user safety and enforcing web usage policies.
Subscription Licensing
Provides continuous access to updated threat intelligence, software features, and security patches throughout the subscription term.
ISR 4451 Platform Specific
Optimized for deployment on the Cisco ISR 4451 router, offering integrated security without requiring additional hardware.
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 access control essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to protect electronic health records (EHR) and patient information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information and are prime targets for cyberattacks, requiring advanced security to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) networks are increasingly targeted, requiring layered security to protect against disruptions and ensure continuous production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NGFWV IPS, Apps, and URL licensing?
This is a subscription license from Cisco that enables advanced Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) security features on a Cisco ISR 4451 router. These features include Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), application identification and control, and URL filtering.
What does this license enable on my ISR 4451?
It unlocks critical security capabilities on your ISR 4451, allowing it to inspect traffic for threats, control application usage, and block access to malicious websites, significantly enhancing your network's security posture.
How long is the license term?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term, typically one year or longer, as specified at the time of purchase. During this term, you receive ongoing security updates and feature enhancements.
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.