Cisco Kubernetes WAF RP - 50 Pods License
Secure your Kubernetes applications with Cisco's Web Application Firewall, providing advanced protection for up to 50 pods over a one-year subscription term.
- Access to: Advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities for containerized applications.
- Coverage for: Protection against common web attacks like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and bot traffic.
- Protection against: Zero-day exploits and sophisticated application-layer threats targeting your Kubernetes deployments.
- Entitlement to: Enhanced security posture and compliance adherence for your critical business applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Kubernetes WAF RP license provides essential security capabilities for your containerized applications. It unlocks advanced Web Application Firewall features designed to protect your Kubernetes environment from a wide range of web-based threats, covering up to 50 pods.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to integrate robust security directly into their container orchestration platform, ensuring that applications running within Kubernetes clusters are shielded from common and emerging cyber threats.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Defends against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and sophisticated application attacks.
- Kubernetes Native Security: Integrates seamlessly with Kubernetes environments for consistent policy enforcement.
- Scalable Pod Coverage: Provides security for up to 50 pods, adaptable to your deployment needs.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Offers flexible, term-based access to security features and updates.
- Centralized Management: Enables unified policy management and visibility across your containerized applications.
This Cisco license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to bolster their Kubernetes security without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Containerized Application Security
Enable teams to deploy and manage web applications within Kubernetes clusters with confidence. Streamline the integration of security policies directly into the container lifecycle.
cloud-native deployments, microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration platforms
Automate Threat Detection and Prevention
Automate the detection and prevention of common web exploits targeting applications running in Kubernetes. Streamline security operations by reducing manual intervention and alert fatigue.
containerized workloads, microservices, API security, application modernization
Meet Compliance Requirements
Support regulatory and compliance mandates by implementing robust security controls for web applications. Ensure adherence to data protection standards and industry best practices for containerized environments.
regulated industries, data privacy initiatives, security audits, risk management frameworks
Key Features
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Protects applications from common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
Kubernetes Integration
Seamlessly deploys and manages security policies within your Kubernetes environment.
Runtime Protection
Secures applications during execution, defending against active threats.
50 Pod Capacity
Provides security coverage for a significant number of containerized application instances.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to security features and updates with predictable billing.
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 for their applications essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures for all applications, including those in containerized environments.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant customer transaction data and often face high volumes of web traffic, requiring advanced WAF capabilities to prevent fraud and ensure secure online operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern manufacturing relies on interconnected systems and IoT devices, often managed via Kubernetes, making application security critical to prevent operational disruptions and protect intellectual property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Kubernetes WAF RP?
Cisco Kubernetes WAF RP stands for Web Application Firewall Runtime Protection. It is a security solution designed to protect applications running within Kubernetes environments from web-based threats.
What does the 50 PODS license cover?
The 50 PODS license enables the Cisco WAF Runtime Protection for up to 50 individual pods running within your Kubernetes clusters. This ensures that a defined number of your containerized applications are secured.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay for access to the software and its features for a defined term, typically one year as indicated by the '1Y' in the MPN. This model ensures you always have access to the latest security updates.
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.