Cisco Network Protection Gold Subscription for DefensePro X80 - 10G
The Cisco Network Protection Gold Subscription for DefensePro X80 provides advanced threat intelligence and protection for your 10G network infrastructure, ensuring continuous security operations.
- Access to: Real-time threat intelligence feeds and signature updates to counter emerging cyber threats.
- Coverage for: Advanced threat detection and mitigation capabilities, including DDoS and application-layer attacks.
- Protection against: Zero-day exploits and sophisticated attack vectors targeting your critical business applications.
- Entitlement to: Ongoing software updates and technical support for optimal performance and security posture.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Network Protection Gold Subscription is a platform licensing agreement for the DefensePro X80, offering enhanced security features and support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. It unlocks advanced threat detection, prevention, and mitigation capabilities designed to protect your network from a wide range of cyber threats.
This subscription is ideal for businesses that rely on high-speed network connectivity and require robust security to safeguard their operations. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this to maintain compliance, prevent costly downtime, and ensure the integrity of their data and applications.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Defends against DDoS, application-layer attacks, and zero-day threats.
- Real-time Intelligence: Integrates with Cisco's global threat intelligence network for up-to-date protection.
- 10G Interface Support: Optimized for high-throughput environments with 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
- Subscription-Based: Provides continuous access to software updates, security intelligence, and technical support.
- Compliance Enablement: Helps meet regulatory requirements by ensuring a secure and protected network environment.
This Cisco subscription ensures your business maintains a strong security posture against evolving threats without the overhead of enterprise-level security teams.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Mitigation
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated defenses against a wide array of cyber threats, including volumetric and application-layer attacks. Streamline the process of identifying and neutralizing malicious traffic before it impacts business operations.
High-speed network environments, critical infrastructure protection, business continuity planning
Maintain Up-to-Date Security Posture
Automate the delivery of real-time threat intelligence and signature updates to the DefensePro X80. Ensure continuous protection against newly discovered vulnerabilities and attack vectors without manual intervention.
Dynamic threat landscape, regulatory compliance requirements, proactive security management
Ensure Network Performance and Availability
Support high-throughput 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with dedicated security processing. Protect critical business applications and services from disruption caused by denial-of-service attacks.
E-commerce platforms, financial trading systems, real-time data processing
Key Features
Real-time Threat Intelligence Feeds
Provides immediate protection against the latest known threats, reducing the window of vulnerability for your business.
DDoS and Application-Layer Attack Mitigation
Safeguards critical business services from being overwhelmed or exploited by malicious traffic, ensuring availability.
10 Gigabit Ethernet Support
Ensures high-performance security for your fastest network links, preventing bottlenecks and maintaining operational speed.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to the latest security features and software updates.
Cisco Technical Support
Provides expert assistance to resolve security issues quickly, minimizing downtime and impact on your business.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and transaction integrity, making advanced threat prevention essential for compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and ensure the availability of critical systems, aligning with HIPAA security rules and the need for continuous network operation.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer data and rely on online transactions, necessitating strong defenses against DDoS attacks and data breaches to maintain customer trust and PCI DSS compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology networks are increasingly targeted; securing these high-speed environments is critical for preventing operational disruptions and ensuring production continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this subscription?
Subscription terms vary and are typically for one or multiple years. Please refer to your purchase agreement for the exact duration of your coverage.
Does this subscription include hardware?
No, this is a software subscription license for the Cisco DefensePro X80 platform. It enables advanced features and support for your existing hardware.
How often are threat intelligence updates provided?
Threat intelligence updates are provided in real-time or near real-time, ensuring your DefensePro X80 is protected against the latest 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.