Cisco Kubernetes WAF RP - 1000 Pods License
Secure your Kubernetes applications with Cisco's Web Application Firewall platform license, providing advanced protection for up to 1000 pods.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Safeguard containerized applications against web-based attacks and zero-day threats.
- Kubernetes Native Security: Integrates directly into your Kubernetes environment for streamlined policy management.
- Scalable Capacity: License covers protection for up to 1000 application pods, supporting growing deployments.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by securing sensitive application data and traffic.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Kubernetes Web Application Firewall (WAF) platform license provides advanced security capabilities for containerized applications running in Kubernetes environments. It enables robust protection against a wide range of web threats, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and bot attacks, ensuring the integrity and availability of your critical business applications.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates directly into your existing Kubernetes infrastructure. It offers a scalable solution for securing microservices and APIs, fitting seamlessly into DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines for continuous application security.
- Enhanced Application Security: Defends against OWASP Top 10 threats and sophisticated cyberattacks.
- Kubernetes Integration: Deploys as a native Kubernetes resource for simplified management and orchestration.
- Policy Automation: Automates security policy enforcement across your containerized applications.
- Visibility and Control: Provides detailed insights into application traffic and security events.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Offers predictable costs and access to ongoing updates and support.
This Cisco Kubernetes WAF license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade application security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Secure Containerized Application Deployments
Enable teams to protect microservices and APIs running in Kubernetes from common web exploits. Streamline security policy enforcement across dynamic container environments.
cloud-native applications, microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, containerized workloads
Automate Web Application Security Policies
Automate the deployment and management of security policies directly within Kubernetes. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring consistent application of security controls across all pods.
DevOps workflows, container orchestration, automated security management, dynamic environments
Enhance Visibility into Application Traffic
Provide IT professionals with detailed visibility into traffic patterns and security events affecting their Kubernetes applications. Detect and respond to threats more effectively with centralized logging and reporting.
application monitoring, security event logging, threat detection, network traffic analysis
Key Features
Kubernetes-native deployment
Integrates seamlessly into your existing container orchestration platform for simplified management and scalability.
Advanced threat detection
Protects against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, zero-day exploits, and bot traffic, reducing the risk of breaches.
Automated policy enforcement
Ensures consistent security posture across all applications without manual intervention, improving efficiency.
Centralized visibility and reporting
Offers clear insights into application traffic and security events, enabling faster threat response.
Subscription licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support.
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 protection essential for their web applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must secure patient data (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong application security measures to prevent breaches and maintain compliance for their digital services.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer payment information and personal data, requiring comprehensive WAF solutions to prevent fraud and protect against e-commerce threats.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are prime targets for cyberattacks and must adhere to stringent security mandates to protect citizen data and critical infrastructure, making WAF a key component of their cybersecurity strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Kubernetes WAF RP?
Cisco Kubernetes WAF RP is a platform license that enables Web Application Firewall capabilities for applications deployed within a Kubernetes environment. It provides advanced security features to protect your containerized applications from web-based threats.
What does the '1000 PODS' refer to?
The '1000 PODS' indicates the capacity of the license, meaning it provides Web Application Firewall protection for up to 1000 individual application pods running in your Kubernetes cluster.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, providing ongoing access to the WAF features, updates, and support for the duration of the subscription 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.