Cisco NGFW IPS and Apps Subscription for ISR 4451
This 3-year Cisco subscription unlocks advanced Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and application visibility features for your Cisco ISR 4451 router, bolstering your network's security posture.
- Enhanced Security: Gain access to sophisticated Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities to detect and block advanced threats.
- Application Control: Enable granular control and visibility over network applications, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Subscription Term: Benefit from a 3-year service subscription, providing continuous access to the latest security updates and features.
- Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with your existing Cisco ISR 4451 router for unified network security management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco subscription license activates Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities, including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and application visibility, on your Cisco ISR 4451 router. It provides essential security features designed to protect your business network from evolving cyber threats and manage application traffic effectively.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses utilize this subscription to fortify their network edge. It is ideal for organizations that need robust security and application management integrated directly into their Cisco routing infrastructure, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Deploy powerful IPS to identify and neutralize malicious traffic in real-time.
- Application Awareness: Gain deep insights into application usage and enforce policies to prioritize critical business applications.
- Continuous Updates: Receive ongoing security intelligence updates and software enhancements throughout the 3-year term.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory and industry compliance requirements by maintaining a secure and monitored network environment.
- Simplified Management: Integrate advanced security features directly into your existing Cisco ISR platform for streamlined administration.
This Cisco subscription provides essential NGFW and IPS capabilities, empowering SMB and mid-market teams to enhance network security and application control without the complexity of separate security appliances.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated cyber threats, including malware, exploits, and zero-day attacks. Streamline security operations by integrating intrusion prevention directly into the network edge.
on-premises network infrastructure, edge security, unified threat management, Cisco ISR routers
Enhance Application Visibility and Control
Streamline the management of network traffic by gaining deep visibility into application usage across the network. Automate the enforcement of application-specific policies to prioritize business-critical applications and prevent bandwidth abuse.
network traffic management, application policy enforcement, bandwidth optimization, Cisco ISR routers
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Support teams in meeting stringent industry and regulatory compliance requirements for network security and data protection. Ensure continuous monitoring and reporting capabilities to demonstrate adherence to security standards.
compliance-driven environments, data security, network monitoring, Cisco ISR routers
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious network activity in real-time, protecting against known and emerging threats.
Application Visibility and Control
Identifies and manages network traffic by application, allowing for policy-based control and prioritization.
Subscription-based updates
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence and software features for sustained security effectiveness.
ISR 4451 Integration
Leverages existing Cisco hardware, simplifying deployment and reducing the need for additional security appliances.
3-Year Term
Provides predictable security coverage and cost management over a multi-year period.
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 advanced threat prevention essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong network security and intrusion prevention to prevent breaches.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant customer transaction data and require secure networks to prevent fraud and comply with PCI DSS standards.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage highly confidential client information, demanding advanced security measures to protect against data theft and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NGFW IPS and Apps?
Cisco NGFW IPS and Apps refers to a suite of security features that provide advanced threat prevention and application visibility. This subscription enables these capabilities on your Cisco ISR 4451 router.
What does the 3-year subscription cover?
The 3-year subscription covers the licensing for Cisco's Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and application visibility features. It includes access to software updates and security intelligence during the subscription term.
Is this a hardware or software license?
This is a software subscription license that activates features on your existing Cisco ISR 4451 hardware. It does not include the router itself.
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.