Cisco Kubernetes WAF RP License - 100 Pods
Secure your Kubernetes applications with Cisco's Web Application Firewall (WAF) license, providing protection for up to 100 pods over a 5-year term.
- License Term: Entitlement for 100 Kubernetes pods, valid for a 5-year subscription period.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced security features for containerized applications, including threat detection and mitigation.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory requirements by providing robust security controls for sensitive data.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted application availability through continuous security monitoring and updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Kubernetes WAF RP license provides essential security capabilities for containerized applications deployed on Kubernetes. It enables advanced Web Application Firewall features designed to protect against common web threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring the integrity and availability of your applications.
This subscription license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who are deploying or managing containerized workloads. It integrates with your existing Kubernetes environment to provide a critical layer of security without requiring extensive hardware investments.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Deploy a dedicated Web Application Firewall to shield your Kubernetes applications from attacks.
- Scalable Protection: License covers up to 100 pods, allowing for growth within your containerized environment.
- Subscription-Based: Provides access to features and updates for the duration of the 5-year term.
- Centralized Management: Integrates with Kubernetes for streamlined security policy enforcement.
- Threat Intelligence: Benefits from Cisco's ongoing threat research and updates to combat emerging vulnerabilities.
This Cisco Kubernetes WAF license offers essential security for containerized applications, delivering enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise overhead for growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable advanced application security for microservices
Enable teams to deploy a Web Application Firewall to protect microservices and APIs running in Kubernetes. Streamline security policy enforcement across containerized workloads to prevent common web exploits.
containerized deployments, microservices architecture, cloud-native applications, CI/CD pipelines
Automate threat detection and mitigation
Automate the detection and mitigation of common web attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) within Kubernetes environments. Streamline incident response by providing real-time security alerts.
devops workflows, automated security scanning, continuous integration, container orchestration
Ensure compliance for containerized data
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations by implementing granular security controls for applications handling sensitive information. Protect against data exfiltration and unauthorized access to containerized data.
regulated industries, data privacy initiatives, secure application development, compliance audits
Key Features
Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities
Protects applications from OWASP Top 10 threats and other common web attacks, reducing the risk of breaches.
Kubernetes-native integration
Easily deploys and manages security policies directly within your Kubernetes environment, simplifying operations.
Subscription licensing for 100 pods
Provides predictable costs and access to ongoing updates and support for a defined capacity over 5 years.
Real-time threat monitoring and alerting
Enables prompt response to security incidents, minimizing potential damage and downtime.
Compliance support
Helps meet regulatory requirements by enforcing security policies and protecting sensitive data.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR, making WAF essential for their web applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust security measures like WAF to prevent breaches of patient data accessed via web applications.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer payment card data, requiring PCI DSS compliance and strong WAF protection to prevent fraud and data theft.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are prime targets for cyberattacks and must protect citizen data and critical infrastructure, often adhering to strict security mandates that WAF helps fulfill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Kubernetes WAF?
A Kubernetes WAF is a Web Application Firewall specifically designed to protect applications deployed within a Kubernetes container orchestration platform. It inspects and filters HTTP traffic to and from your containerized applications, blocking malicious requests.
What does '100 Pods' mean for this license?
The '100 Pods' designation indicates the maximum number of Kubernetes pods that this specific license will cover for WAF protection. This allows you to scale your security coverage based on your deployment needs.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license with a 5-year term. This model provides continuous access to security features, updates, and support throughout the subscription period.
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.