Cisco Network Protection Gold Subscription for DefensePro X90 10G
The Cisco Network Protection Gold Subscription for DefensePro X90 10G provides essential security updates and support to safeguard your business network against evolving threats.
- Access to Security Updates: Entitlement to the latest threat intelligence and software updates to maintain robust defense.
- Continued Operation: Ensures your Cisco DefensePro appliance functions optimally, preventing disruptions to critical business operations.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory and industry compliance requirements by maintaining up-to-date security postures.
- Expert Assistance: Provides access to Cisco technical support for timely issue resolution and guidance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Network Protection Gold Subscription is a platform software license for the DefensePro X90 appliance, offering advanced threat protection capabilities. It includes access to critical security updates, software enhancements, and expert technical support, ensuring your network infrastructure remains secure and compliant.
Designed for businesses that rely on their IT infrastructure for daily operations, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to maintain a strong security posture without the overhead of enterprise-level security teams. It integrates directly with the DefensePro X90 hardware to provide continuous protection.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Unlocks real-time protection against known and emerging network threats.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Delivers deep packet inspection to detect and block malicious traffic.
- DDoS Mitigation: Provides defense against Distributed Denial of Service attacks to ensure service availability.
- Security Updates: Guarantees access to the latest threat signatures and software patches.
- Technical Support: Offers access to Cisco's expert support for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
This Cisco subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable, up-to-date network security for their critical business systems.
What This Enables
Enable Continuous Network Threat Protection
Enable teams to maintain up-to-date defenses against evolving cyber threats. Streamline the process of applying critical security patches and threat intelligence to the DefensePro X90 appliance.
on-premises network infrastructure, dedicated security appliances, business continuity planning, IT security management
Automate Security Update Management
Automate the delivery and application of essential security updates and software patches. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring the network security platform is always current with the latest threat signatures.
managed IT environments, proactive security monitoring, regulatory compliance adherence, IT asset lifecycle management
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Support regulatory compliance requirements by maintaining an actively protected network infrastructure. Protect sensitive business data and customer information through continuous security posture management.
data privacy regulations, industry-specific security mandates, IT governance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
Gold Subscription Tier
Provides access to the highest level of software updates and technical support for the DefensePro X90.
Regular Threat Intelligence Updates
Ensures the network is protected against the latest known cyber threats and attack vectors.
Software Enhancements
Delivers new features and performance improvements to the DefensePro X90 appliance.
Cisco Technical Support
Offers expert assistance for troubleshooting, configuration, and issue resolution, minimizing downtime.
10G Interface Support
Specifically licensed for DefensePro X90 models equipped with 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, continuously updated security to protect sensitive transaction data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard patient health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating advanced and consistently updated network security measures.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) networks are increasingly targeted; continuous security updates are vital to prevent disruptions and protect intellectual property.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client data, requiring strong security to maintain client trust and meet data privacy obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this subscription?
Subscription terms vary and are typically for one or multiple years. The specific term is determined at the time of purchase and is outlined in the associated agreement.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to the Cisco DefensePro X90 appliance, specifically models supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, as indicated by the MPN RD-NPG-X90-10G-L.
What happens if I do not renew the subscription?
Failure to renew the subscription will result in the loss of access to software updates, threat intelligence, and technical support, potentially compromising your network security and compliance.
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.