Cisco Kubernetes WAF Platform License - 100 Pods
This Cisco Kubernetes Web Application Firewall license provides advanced security for 100 application pods, protecting your business-critical containerized environments.
- Enhanced Security: Coverage for advanced Web Application Firewall capabilities to protect against web-based threats.
- Scalable Capacity: Entitlement to secure up to 100 Kubernetes application pods within your environment.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against common web vulnerabilities and compliance gaps for sensitive data.
- Continuous Operation: Access to ongoing software updates and threat intelligence to maintain a strong security posture.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco subscription license for additional Kubernetes Web Application Firewall (WAF) capacity, enabling the protection of up to 100 application pods. It unlocks advanced security features designed to safeguard containerized applications from a wide range of web-based threats and vulnerabilities.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who are deploying or managing applications within Kubernetes environments. It integrates into existing container orchestration platforms to provide a critical layer of security for their own business operations.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Defends against OWASP Top 10 threats, zero-day exploits, and bot attacks.
- Kubernetes Native Security: Designed specifically for containerized workloads and microservices architectures.
- Centralized Policy Management: Simplifies security policy enforcement across multiple applications and clusters.
- Visibility and Analytics: Provides insights into traffic patterns and security events for better operational awareness.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Offers predictable costs and access to the latest security updates and features.
Secure your containerized applications with this Cisco Kubernetes WAF license, providing essential protection and compliance for your business.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Application Security
Enable teams to deploy robust Web Application Firewall policies to protect against common web exploits and zero-day threats. Streamline the security posture for containerized applications running in Kubernetes environments.
containerized deployments, microservices architecture, cloud-native applications, CI/CD pipelines
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies across multiple Kubernetes clusters and application deployments. Streamline compliance efforts by consistently applying security controls to all web-facing services.
multi-cluster environments, hybrid cloud deployments, DevOps workflows, application modernization initiatives
Enhance Visibility and Threat Detection
Enable teams to gain deep visibility into application traffic and identify malicious activity targeting web applications. Automate threat detection and response for improved security operations center efficiency.
production environments, development and testing stages, security monitoring dashboards, incident response planning
Key Features
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Protects applications from OWASP Top 10 threats, bots, and zero-day attacks.
Kubernetes Integration
Provides security tailored for containerized environments and microservices.
Policy Management
Simplifies the creation and enforcement of security rules across your deployments.
Traffic Analytics
Offers insights into application traffic and security events for better monitoring.
Subscription Model
Ensures access to the latest security updates and predictable cost management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR, making advanced WAF capabilities essential for their online banking and trading platforms.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong application security to prevent breaches and ensure patient data confidentiality for their patient portals and internal systems.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant volumes of customer payment data and personal information, requiring WAF protection to prevent fraud, secure e-commerce transactions, and maintain customer trust.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are prime targets for cyberattacks and must protect critical infrastructure and citizen data, adhering to stringent security standards and compliance mandates for their public-facing applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Kubernetes WAF?
A Kubernetes Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security solution specifically designed to protect applications running in containerized environments managed by Kubernetes. It filters and monitors HTTP traffic between an application and the Internet, defending against common web exploits.
What does '100 Pods' mean for this license?
The '100 Pods' designation indicates the maximum number of application pods your license allows to be protected by the Cisco Kubernetes WAF. This capacity can be scaled as your application needs grow.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license. This model provides continuous access to the latest software updates, security intelligence, and support, ensuring your WAF remains effective against emerging threats.
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.