Cisco Kubernetes WAF RP - 20 Pods License
Secure your Kubernetes applications with Cisco's Web Application Firewall license, providing protection for up to 20 pods and ensuring robust security for your business operations.
- Enhanced Security: Access advanced Web Application Firewall capabilities to protect containerized applications from web threats.
- Scalable Protection: Coverage for up to 20 Kubernetes pods, allowing for growth and adaptation of your application deployment.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements by implementing strong security controls for your web-facing applications.
- Continuous Operation: Entitlement to ongoing software updates and security intelligence to defend against emerging threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This platform software license provides Cisco's Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities specifically designed for Kubernetes environments. It enables advanced security features to protect your containerized applications from a wide range of web-based attacks, ensuring the integrity and availability of your services.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license integrates into your existing Kubernetes infrastructure. It helps maintain a strong security posture without the overhead of managing complex, on-premises WAF hardware.
- Kubernetes Native Security: Deploy WAF protection directly within your container orchestration platform.
- Threat Prevention: Defend against common web exploits like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and more.
- Visibility and Control: Gain insights into application traffic and enforce security policies granularly.
- Automated Policy Updates: Benefit from continuous updates to threat intelligence to stay ahead of new vulnerabilities.
- Simplified Licensing: A subscription-based model for predictable costs and easy management of your security footprint.
This Cisco Kubernetes WAF license offers SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade application security tailored for modern containerized environments.
What This Enables
Enable Containerized Application Security
Enable teams to deploy robust Web Application Firewall protection directly within their Kubernetes clusters. Streamline the process of securing microservices and APIs against common web vulnerabilities.
cloud-native deployments, microservices architecture, containerized applications, CI/CD pipelines
Automate Web Threat Defense
Automate the defense against evolving web threats with up-to-date security intelligence. Streamline security operations by reducing manual intervention in threat detection and response for web applications.
dynamic application environments, continuous integration, automated security policies, scalable infrastructure
Meet Compliance Requirements
Support regulatory compliance by implementing strong security controls for web-facing applications. Ensure data integrity and application availability to meet industry standards and audit requirements.
regulated industries, data protection mandates, secure application development, audit readiness
Key Features
Kubernetes-native WAF deployment
Integrates directly into your container orchestration platform for efficient and scalable application security.
Advanced threat detection and prevention
Protects against a wide range of web attacks, including SQL injection, XSS, and zero-day threats.
Automated security intelligence updates
Ensures continuous protection against the latest emerging threats without manual intervention.
Policy enforcement and traffic control
Allows granular control over application access and security posture for improved resilience.
Subscription licensing model
Provides predictable operational expenses and easy management of your security software footprint.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR, making robust WAF protection essential for their web applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures for patient portals and data exchange platforms.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant volumes of customer payment data and personal information, requiring WAFs to prevent breaches and maintain trust, especially for e-commerce and booking systems.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must protect citizen data and critical infrastructure from cyber threats, adhering to strict security standards and compliance frameworks for all public-facing digital services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Web Application Firewall (WAF) for Kubernetes?
A WAF for Kubernetes is a security solution that protects web applications running in containerized environments. It filters, monitors, and blocks malicious HTTP traffic to and from your applications, defending against common web exploits.
How does this license apply to my Kubernetes pods?
This license covers up to 20 Kubernetes pods, meaning you can secure that number of application instances or services within your cluster. The WAF functionality is deployed and managed within the Kubernetes environment.
Is this a hardware or software license?
This is a platform software license delivered as a subscription. It enables the WAF functionality within your existing Kubernetes infrastructure, rather than requiring dedicated hardware.
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.