Cisco NGFW Security Subscription for ISR 4331
This 3-year Cisco Next-Generation Firewall subscription unlocks advanced security features for your ISR 4331 router, providing comprehensive threat protection.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Gain access to Intrusion Prevention (IPS), Application Visibility and Control, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and URL Filtering.
- Extended Security Coverage: This subscription ensures your network is protected against evolving cyber threats for a full three years.
- Optimized Network Performance: Leverage Cisco's integrated security to maintain network integrity and performance without additional hardware.
- Compliance and Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements and maintain business continuity with up-to-date security intelligence and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco subscription license activates Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities on your Cisco ISR 4331 router. It bundles Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Application Visibility and Control, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and URL Filtering services, providing a multi-layered security approach.
Designed for businesses seeking robust network security without the complexity of separate security appliances, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations. It integrates directly into existing Cisco ISR infrastructure, enhancing security posture and simplifying management.
- Integrated Security Suite: Combines IPS, Application Control, AMP, and URL Filtering into a single subscription.
- Threat Intelligence Updates: Receives continuous updates for malware signatures, intrusion detection, and URL categorization.
- Application Awareness: Identifies and controls network traffic based on application type, not just port or protocol.
- Malware Defense: Protects against known and emerging malware threats through advanced analysis.
- URL Filtering: Enforces web usage policies by blocking access to malicious or inappropriate websites.
Equip your business with enterprise-grade network security through this integrated Cisco subscription, simplifying protection and compliance for your IT environment.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy multi-layered security defenses against sophisticated cyber threats. Streamline the integration of intrusion prevention, malware detection, and URL filtering into the network edge.
Businesses with existing Cisco ISR routers, Organizations requiring consolidated security features, Teams managing network perimeter security, Companies seeking to reduce security appliance sprawl
Control Application Traffic
Streamline network management by gaining visibility and control over application usage. Automate policy enforcement to prioritize critical business applications and block unauthorized or risky ones.
Organizations with diverse application usage, Businesses needing to optimize bandwidth, Teams managing user access policies, Companies with compliance requirements for application control
Automate Malware and URL Protection
Automate the defense against malware and malicious websites with continuous threat intelligence updates. Protect users from phishing attempts and drive-by downloads without manual intervention.
Businesses with remote or mobile workforces, Companies prioritizing endpoint protection, Teams managing web security policies, Organizations facing frequent malware threats
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious network traffic and exploits in real-time, preventing unauthorized access and data breaches.
Application Visibility and Control
Identifies and manages network traffic by application, allowing prioritization of business-critical apps and blocking of unwanted ones.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Provides continuous analysis and protection against known and emerging malware threats, including ransomware and zero-day exploits.
URL Filtering
Enforces web usage policies by blocking access to malicious, inappropriate, or unproductive websites, reducing risk and improving productivity.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures uninterrupted security coverage and access to the latest threat intelligence for an extended period, simplifying budget planning.
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 providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures like IPS and malware protection to prevent breaches and ensure patient privacy.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant volumes of customer payment data, requiring PCI DSS compliance and protection against threats like malware and phishing to secure transactions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, demanding advanced security to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust, often adhering to specific data protection mandates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardware does this subscription apply to?
This subscription is specifically for the Cisco ISR 4331 platform. It activates Next-Generation Firewall features on that particular router model.
What is the billing model for this subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or as a multi-year prepaid term, for the duration of the contract.
What happens when the subscription expires?
Upon expiration, the NGFW features enabled by this subscription will cease to function, and your network will no longer receive security updates or threat intelligence. Renewal is required to maintain protection.
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.