Cisco Network Protection Gold Subscription for DefensePro X90 20G
The Cisco Network Protection Gold Subscription for DefensePro X90 20G provides essential security updates and support to maintain your network's integrity and performance.
- Coverage for: Continuous access to the latest threat intelligence and software updates to defend against evolving cyber threats.
- Protection against: Exploits targeting known and unknown vulnerabilities, ensuring your critical business systems remain operational.
- Entitlement to: Expert technical support for timely issue resolution, minimizing potential downtime and operational disruption.
- Compliance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring your security infrastructure is up-to-date and effectively managed.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Network Protection Gold Subscription is a platform software license designed for the DefensePro X90 20G. It unlocks advanced security capabilities and ensures your network defense systems are always current with the latest software versions and threat intelligence feeds.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this subscription integrates into your existing network infrastructure, providing a critical layer of defense without the overhead of enterprise-level management.
- Continuous Updates: Receive regular software updates and security patches to protect against emerging threats.
- Threat Intelligence: Access to up-to-date threat intelligence feeds for proactive defense.
- Technical Support: Entitlement to expert Cisco technical assistance for prompt issue resolution.
- Feature Access: Unlocks the full suite of security features available for the DefensePro X90 platform.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable annual billing for consistent budget management.
This Cisco subscription ensures your business maintains a strong security posture with continuous protection and expert support.
What This Enables
Continuous Security Updates and Threat Intelligence
Enable teams to stay ahead of emerging threats with automatic access to the latest software updates and curated threat intelligence feeds. This ensures your network defense mechanisms are always optimized to detect and block new attack vectors.
network security, threat detection, vulnerability management, security operations
Streamlined Software Licensing and Compliance
Streamline your software licensing by ensuring your Cisco DefensePro X90 20G is always compliant with vendor requirements. This subscription model simplifies management and avoids potential penalties associated with outdated or unsupported software.
asset management, IT compliance, budget planning, operational continuity
Automated Defense Against Evolving Threats
Automate the defense against sophisticated cyberattacks by leveraging Cisco's ongoing research and development. This subscription ensures your security platform receives the necessary intelligence and patches to counter zero-day exploits and advanced persistent threats.
proactive security, intrusion prevention, network hardening, risk mitigation
Key Features
Gold Subscription Level
Provides the highest level of software updates, security intelligence, and technical support available for the DefensePro X90 platform.
DefensePro X90 20G Platform Compatibility
Ensures that your specific Cisco DefensePro hardware is continuously protected and optimized with the latest security features.
Subscription-Based Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and simplifies budget forecasting for your cybersecurity investments.
Ongoing Threat Intelligence Feeds
Delivers real-time information on emerging threats, allowing your security systems to adapt and defend against new attack methods.
Access to Cisco TAC
Provides entitlement to expert technical assistance from Cisco's Technical Assistance Center for prompt issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making continuous threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating advanced security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks; continuous protection is vital to prevent disruption of production and ensure safety.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring strong security to maintain client trust and comply with data privacy laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Network Protection Gold Subscription?
A Gold Subscription is a service agreement that provides continuous access to software updates, security intelligence, and technical support for your Cisco DefensePro X90 20G appliance. It ensures your security solution remains effective against the latest threats.
How long is the subscription term?
Subscription terms are typically for one or more years, providing continuous protection. The specific term is defined at the time of purchase and is reflected in your licensing agreement.
What happens when the subscription expires?
Upon expiration, you will no longer receive software updates, threat intelligence, or technical support. This can leave your network vulnerable to new threats and may impact compliance. Renewal is recommended to maintain full protection.
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.