Cisco NGIPSv IPS and Apps on UCS-E Fixed SMS-1 License
Secure your network infrastructure with Cisco NGIPSv IPS and Apps licensing, providing advanced threat prevention and application control for your UCS-E platform.
- Enhanced Security: Gain access to Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and application visibility features to defend against modern cyber threats.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance by implementing robust security policies and logging capabilities.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted business operations through proactive threat detection and mitigation.
- Feature Enablement: Unlock the full potential of your Cisco UCS-E platform with essential security software and application licenses.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription license for Cisco's Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Virtual Software (NGIPSv) and associated applications, designed to run on Cisco UCS-E hardware. It provides advanced threat detection, prevention, and application control capabilities, ensuring your network is protected against a wide range of cyber threats.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to secure their internal network infrastructure. It integrates with existing Cisco UCS-E deployments, enhancing security posture without requiring entirely new hardware investments.
- Intrusion Prevention: Detects and blocks known and emerging network threats in real-time.
- Application Visibility and Control: Identifies and manages network traffic based on application type.
- Threat Intelligence: Leverages Cisco's extensive threat intelligence to stay ahead of evolving attack vectors.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables granular policy creation to enforce security and acceptable use rules.
- Centralized Management: Facilitates streamlined management and reporting of security events.
This Cisco licensing provides essential security capabilities, enabling SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade threat protection without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities to detect and block malicious traffic in real-time. Streamline the process of identifying and neutralizing network-based threats before they impact business operations.
on-premises network infrastructure, virtualized security deployments, dedicated security appliances, internal network monitoring
Gain Application Visibility and Control
Streamline network traffic management by gaining deep visibility into application usage across the network. Automate the enforcement of policies to control specific applications, ensuring bandwidth is prioritized for critical business functions.
business network segmentation, application performance optimization, policy-based traffic shaping, internal network security
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Automate the implementation of security controls required for various compliance standards, such as PCI DSS or HIPAA. Enable teams to generate detailed logs and reports necessary for audits and demonstrating adherence to security mandates.
data security compliance, audit trail generation, security policy enforcement, regulated data environments
Key Features
Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPSv)
Detects and prevents a wide range of network threats, including malware, exploits, and zero-day attacks, safeguarding business data and systems.
Application Visibility and Control
Provides granular control over network traffic by identifying and managing specific applications, optimizing bandwidth and enforcing usage policies.
Continuous Threat Intelligence Updates
Leverages Cisco's global threat intelligence to stay protected against the latest and most sophisticated cyber threats.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers flexible and predictable operational expenses for essential security software, ensuring access to the latest features and updates.
Designed for Cisco UCS-E
Optimized for deployment on Cisco UCS-E platforms, ensuring efficient integration and performance within your existing infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security measures to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like GLBA and SOX, making advanced threat prevention critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, which mandate robust security controls to protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) from breaches.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers handle significant volumes of payment card data and customer information, necessitating strong security to comply with PCI DSS and prevent data theft.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations manage highly confidential client data, requiring advanced security to prevent unauthorized access and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NGIPSv?
Cisco NGIPSv is a virtualized Intrusion Prevention System that provides advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities. It helps protect networks from known and emerging threats by analyzing traffic and blocking malicious activity.
What does the 'Apps on UCS-E Fixed' part of the name mean?
This indicates that the license is specifically for running Cisco NGIPSv and other applications on Cisco's fixed-configuration UCS-E (Unified Computing System – Essentials) hardware platforms.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This product is a subscription license, meaning it is valid for a defined term and requires renewal to continue receiving software updates, threat intelligence, and support.
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.