Cisco Network Protection Silver Subscription for DefensePro X40 - 10G
The Cisco Network Protection Silver Subscription for DefensePro X40 provides essential threat intelligence and protection for your 10 Gigabit network infrastructure.
- Access to Threat Intelligence: Continuous updates to defend against emerging and known cyber threats.
- Coverage for DefensePro X40: Extends the capabilities of your Cisco DefensePro X40 appliance.
- Protection Against Attacks: Defends against denial-of-service, distributed denial-of-service, and application-layer attacks.
- Entitlement to Software Updates: Ensures your security platform remains current with the latest software releases and patches.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Network Protection Silver Subscription is a software license designed to enhance the security posture of your network infrastructure, specifically for the DefensePro X40 platform with 10 Gigabit interfaces. It unlocks critical security features and ensures continuous protection against a wide range of cyber threats.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to maintain the operational integrity and security of their business networks, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Provides real-time protection against sophisticated network attacks.
- Continuous Updates: Receives regular updates for threat intelligence and software enhancements.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory and compliance requirements by maintaining a secure network environment.
- Operational Continuity: Minimizes downtime risks associated with cyberattacks.
- Scalable Security: Designed for environments with 10 Gigabit network capacities.
This subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market businesses seeking to fortify their network defenses without the overhead of enterprise-level security teams.
What This Enables
Enable Real-time Threat Mitigation
Enable teams to automatically detect and block denial-of-service and application-layer attacks in real time. This ensures continuous availability of critical business applications and services.
businesses with high-availability requirements, organizations with public-facing services, companies managing sensitive customer data, networks with 10GbE infrastructure
Maintain Up-to-Date Security Posture
Streamline the process of keeping security defenses current with the latest threat intelligence and software patches. This proactive approach reduces the window of vulnerability to zero-day exploits.
organizations with regulatory compliance needs, businesses operating in evolving threat landscapes, companies seeking to reduce manual security management, IT departments with limited security staff
Automate Network Security Operations
Automate the detection and blocking of malicious traffic, freeing up IT staff from constant monitoring. This allows teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than reactive threat response.
mid-market companies with growing security demands, businesses looking to optimize IT resource allocation, organizations implementing layered security strategies, environments with high network traffic volumes
Key Features
Continuous Threat Intelligence Updates
Protects against the latest known and emerging cyber threats, reducing the risk of successful attacks.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures the DefensePro X40 platform operates with the latest security enhancements and bug fixes, maintaining optimal performance and security.
10 Gigabit Interface Support
Provides dedicated security for high-speed network connections, crucial for performance-intensive business operations.
Denial-of-Service (DoS/DDoS) Protection
Mitigates disruptive attacks that aim to make network resources unavailable, ensuring business continuity.
Application-Layer Attack Defense
Secures applications against attacks targeting specific vulnerabilities, protecting sensitive data and services.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive transaction data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong defenses against cyberattacks that could compromise patient privacy and disrupt care.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) are increasingly targeted; securing these networks is vital to prevent production downtime and ensure safety.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer payment data, requiring continuous protection against breaches and compliance with standards like PCI DSS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this subscription?
Subscription terms vary and are typically offered in annual or multi-year periods. Please consult your Zent Networks representative for available options.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license specifically applies to the Cisco DefensePro X40 appliance with 10 Gigabit interfaces.
What happens if my subscription expires?
Upon expiration, you will lose access to critical threat intelligence updates and software enhancements, potentially leaving your network vulnerable to new threats and reducing the effectiveness of your DefensePro X40.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.