Cisco NGFW Security Services Subscription
This Cisco subscription provides essential Next-Generation Firewall security services, including Intrusion Prevention, Application Visibility, Advanced Malware Protection, and URL Filtering, ensuring continuous network defense for your organization.
- Access to Advanced Threat Intelligence: Gain real-time updates for Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Application Visibility and Control (AVC), and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to defend against evolving cyber threats.
- URL Filtering Capabilities: Control access to websites and block malicious content with robust URL filtering, protecting users and preventing access to risky online resources.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Benefit from a predictable, recurring subscription model that ensures continuous access to the latest security features and threat intelligence updates.
- Enhanced Network Security Posture: Integrate comprehensive security services directly into your Cisco firewall platform for a unified and effective defense strategy against a wide range of cyberattacks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco subscription license unlocks advanced security capabilities for your Cisco firewall platform. It provides essential Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) features, including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Application Visibility and Control (AVC), Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and URL Filtering, to protect your network from sophisticated threats.
Designed for businesses seeking enterprise-grade security without the overhead, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing the security of SMB and mid-market networks. It integrates directly with compatible Cisco hardware, enhancing your existing infrastructure's defensive capabilities.
- Next-Generation Firewall Features: Enables advanced threat detection and prevention beyond traditional firewalls.
- Integrated Security Services: Combines IPS, APPS, AMP, and URL Filtering into a single, manageable subscription.
- Continuous Threat Updates: Ensures your defenses are always current with the latest threat intelligence from Cisco.
- Application Control: Gain visibility and control over network traffic based on application type.
- Malware and URL Protection: Defends against malware infections and blocks access to malicious websites.
Secure your business operations with integrated, up-to-date security services that provide enterprise-level protection for SMB and mid-market organizations.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy robust Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to detect and block sophisticated cyber threats in real-time. Streamline the process of defending against zero-day exploits and known malware signatures.
on-premises network infrastructure, virtualized security deployments, hybrid cloud environments
Control Application Traffic
Streamline network management by gaining granular visibility and control over application usage across the network. Automate the enforcement of policies to prioritize business-critical applications and block unauthorized or risky apps.
business networks with diverse application usage, organizations requiring bandwidth management, environments with BYOD policies
Protect Against Web-Based Threats
Enable teams to protect users from malicious websites and phishing attempts through advanced URL filtering. Automate the blocking of access to known malicious domains and categories of risky content.
internet-facing network perimeters, user endpoint protection strategies, compliance-driven web access policies
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious network traffic and exploits, preventing unauthorized access and data breaches.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Identifies and blocks known and unknown malware, protecting endpoints and servers from infection.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Provides insight into application usage and allows for policy-based control, optimizing bandwidth and security.
URL Filtering
Blocks access to malicious, inappropriate, or non-productive websites, reducing risk and improving user productivity.
Subscription-Based Service
Ensures continuous access to the latest security intelligence and feature updates, keeping your defenses current.
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 and URL filtering essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and meet HIPAA compliance standards, necessitating strong security measures like IPS and AMP to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant volumes of customer transaction data and often operate with distributed networks, requiring comprehensive security to protect payment card information and maintain operational uptime.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations manage highly confidential client information, demanding advanced security to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust, aligning with data privacy regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware is this license compatible with?
This license is designed for specific Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) E-Series servers, such as the UCS-E140N, which are designed for edge deployments. Please verify compatibility with your specific Cisco hardware model.
What is the term of this subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term, typically one or more years. The exact term is specified at the time of purchase and ensures continuous access to services and updates.
How does this subscription differ from a perpetual license?
A subscription license provides ongoing access to software features and threat intelligence updates for a set period, with recurring billing. A perpetual license grants ownership of the software version at the time of purchase, often with separate support contracts for updates.
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.