Cisco NGIPSv IPS and Apps on ISR 4331 Fixed SMS-1
This Cisco subscription license unlocks advanced intrusion prevention and application visibility for your ISR 4331 router, ensuring continuous threat defense.
- Access to Advanced Threat Prevention: Gain real-time detection and blocking of known and emerging threats, safeguarding your network perimeter.
- Application Visibility and Control: Identify and manage thousands of applications to enforce policies, optimize bandwidth, and prevent unauthorized usage.
- Continuous Security Updates: Benefit from ongoing signature and software updates to stay protected against the latest attack vectors and vulnerabilities.
- Compliance and Reporting: Meet regulatory requirements with detailed logging and reporting capabilities for security events and network activity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NGIPSv IPS and Apps on ISR 4331 Fixed SMS-1 is a subscription-based software license that enables advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities and application awareness on your Cisco ISR 4331 router. It provides enhanced security features to detect and mitigate threats, along with granular control over network applications.
This license is designed for businesses that require robust network security and application management without the complexity of separate security appliances. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations looking to integrate advanced security functions directly into their existing network infrastructure.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Proactively identify and block sophisticated threats, including zero-day exploits and malware.
- Application Awareness: Gain deep visibility into network traffic to understand and control application usage.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular security policies based on applications, users, and content.
- Integrated Security: Consolidate security functions onto your existing Cisco ISR platform, simplifying management.
- Subscription-Based Value: Benefit from continuous updates and access to the latest security intelligence through a predictable subscription model.
This Cisco subscription provides essential security and application control for businesses seeking to fortify their network infrastructure efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to proactively detect and block sophisticated cyber threats, including zero-day exploits and malware, before they impact business operations. This ensures the integrity of sensitive company data and maintains business continuity.
on-premises network infrastructure, edge security deployments, unified threat management, integrated network services
Streamline Application Control
Streamline the management of network bandwidth and enforce corporate policies by gaining deep visibility into application usage. This allows IT professionals to prioritize critical business applications and prevent unauthorized or resource-intensive apps from degrading network performance.
managed network services, branch office connectivity, secure remote access, multi-service routers
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies based on granular application identification, user context, and content. This reduces manual configuration overhead and ensures consistent security posture across the network.
network segmentation, access control lists, security policy management, integrated security platforms
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious network traffic and known exploits, protecting against data breaches and service disruptions.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Identifies and manages thousands of applications, allowing for policy-based control to optimize bandwidth and prevent misuse.
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to the latest security intelligence and software updates, ensuring continuous protection against evolving threats.
Integration with ISR 4331
Consolidates security functions onto existing network hardware, simplifying deployment and reducing the need for separate appliances.
Real-time Threat Intelligence
Leverages Cisco's extensive threat research to identify and mitigate emerging threats quickly.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat prevention and application control essential for protecting sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and HITECH regulations, necessitating robust security to protect patient health information (PHI) and ensure network availability for critical medical services.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses handle customer payment information and require strong security to prevent breaches, while also needing to manage bandwidth effectively for point-of-sale systems and guest Wi-Fi.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Protecting operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) from cyber threats is critical for maintaining production uptime and preventing disruptions, making integrated security solutions vital.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NGIPSv IPS and Apps?
NGIPSv IPS and Apps refers to Cisco's Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System and Application Visibility and Control features. This license enables these advanced security and network management capabilities on your Cisco ISR 4331 router.
What is the term of this subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term (e.g., 1, 3, or 5 years) is determined at the time of purchase and renewal is required to maintain service.
Does this license require additional hardware?
No, this is a software license that activates features on your existing Cisco ISR 4331 router. It does not require the purchase of additional hardware appliances.
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.