Cisco NGFW Security Services Subscription for ISR 4451
Enhance your network security posture with Cisco NGFW services, providing advanced threat protection and application control for your ISR 4451 router over a 3-year subscription term.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage for Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Application Visibility and Control, and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to defend against evolving cyber threats.
- Continuous Security Updates: Entitlement to ongoing signature and software updates, ensuring your defenses remain current against the latest malware and attack vectors.
- Network Visibility and Control: Access to deep packet inspection and application-aware policies to manage and secure business-critical applications effectively.
- Subscription Term: 3-year service subscription providing predictable security coverage and cost management for your network infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco subscription service unlocks advanced security capabilities for your Cisco ISR 4451 router, including Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) features, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Application Visibility and Control, and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP). It ensures your network is protected against a wide range of modern cyber threats.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this service integrates directly into your existing Cisco ISR 4451 platform. It provides essential security layers that are critical for protecting business operations, sensitive data, and maintaining regulatory compliance within your own network environment.
- Next-Generation Firewall: Advanced stateful inspection and policy enforcement for granular control over network traffic.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Detects and blocks known and emerging network threats in real-time.
- Application Visibility and Control (AVC): Identifies and manages thousands of applications to prioritize business traffic and mitigate risks.
- Advanced Malware Protection (AMP): Provides continuous threat detection, investigation, and remediation for malware.
- 3-Year Subscription: Ensures uninterrupted access to security features and updates for a defined period, simplifying budget planning.
Equip your business with enterprise-grade network security without the enterprise overhead, ensuring continuous protection and operational resilience.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to defend their network perimeter against sophisticated cyber threats with real-time intrusion prevention and malware detection. Streamline the process of identifying and blocking malicious traffic before it impacts business operations.
on-premises network infrastructure, managed security services, multi-site business operations, business continuity planning
Control Application Usage
Streamline network management by gaining granular visibility and control over application traffic traversing the network. Automate the enforcement of policies to prioritize critical business applications and block risky or unauthorized ones.
business process optimization, network performance management, regulatory compliance adherence, BYOD policy enforcement
Maintain Security Compliance
Automate the process of meeting industry and regulatory compliance requirements by ensuring continuous security updates and threat intelligence. Protect sensitive customer and business data from breaches that could lead to fines and reputational damage.
data privacy regulations, internal security audits, risk management frameworks, secure data handling
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks network-based threats in real-time, preventing unauthorized access and data exfiltration.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Provides insight into application usage and allows for policy-based control, ensuring critical business applications have priority.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Offers continuous threat detection, investigation, and remediation for malware across the network.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable security coverage and simplifies budgeting for essential network security services.
ISR 4451 Platform Integration
Leverages existing Cisco hardware investment to deliver advanced security features without additional hardware costs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA requires robust security measures, including intrusion prevention and malware protection, to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, necessitating strong security to prevent data theft and maintain client trust and attorney-client privilege.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) is critical to prevent disruptions, protect intellectual property, and ensure safety, requiring advanced network security solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NGFW?
Cisco Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) refers to a suite of advanced security features that go beyond traditional firewall capabilities. This includes intrusion prevention, application awareness, and advanced threat protection, designed to defend modern networks against sophisticated cyber threats.
What does 'IPS, APPS AND AMP' mean?
This acronym refers to the core security services included: Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) to block threats, Application Visibility and Control (APPS) to manage network traffic by application, and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to detect and remove malware.
What is the benefit of a subscription license for security services?
Subscription licenses ensure you always have access to the latest security updates, threat intelligence, and features. This proactive approach is crucial for staying ahead of evolving cyber threats and maintaining compliance, offering predictable costs over the subscription term.
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.