Cisco SEC EA3 Breach Prevention XDR Retention
Cisco SEC EA3 Breach Prevention XDR Retention provides 2GB of data retention for 365 days, enabling enhanced threat detection and forensic analysis for your business network.
- Extended Data Retention: Access to 2GB of security event data for a full 365 days, crucial for in-depth threat investigations.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Unlocks Extended Detection and Response (XDR) capabilities to identify and respond to sophisticated threats.
- Compliance Support: Assists in meeting regulatory and internal compliance requirements for data logging and audit trails.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures critical security data is available for post-incident analysis, minimizing downtime and impact.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Secure Extended Access (SEC EA3) license provides Breach Prevention (BP) capabilities with Extended Detection and Response (XDR) functionality, specifically enabling 2GB of default data retention for 365 days. It is a subscription-based software license designed to enhance an organization's security monitoring and incident response posture.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to gain deeper visibility into security events, facilitate faster threat hunting, and support compliance mandates. It integrates with existing Cisco security platforms to provide a more unified and effective security operations environment.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain extended access to security logs for comprehensive threat analysis.
- Faster Incident Response: Accelerate investigation timelines with readily available historical security data.
- Regulatory Adherence: Support compliance requirements for data retention and auditability.
- Proactive Threat Hunting: Empower security teams to search for and identify advanced threats within retained data.
- Cost-Effective Security: Subscription licensing provides predictable costs and access to the latest XDR features.
This Cisco license is ideal for businesses seeking to bolster their security operations with extended data retention and advanced threat detection capabilities without the overhead of enterprise-scale infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Extended Threat Investigation
Enable teams to conduct in-depth forensic analysis of security events by retaining 2GB of data for a full year. This extended retention period is critical for understanding the full scope of a breach and identifying root causes.
cloud-hosted applications, on-premises servers, hybrid cloud environments, remote workforce enablement
Streamline Security Monitoring
Streamline security operations by centralizing and retaining critical event data for 365 days. This allows for more efficient monitoring and faster identification of anomalous activities across the network.
network infrastructure, endpoint security management, SaaS application security, data center operations
Automate Compliance Reporting
Automate the process of meeting regulatory and internal compliance requirements for data logging and audit trails. The 365-day retention period ensures data is available for audits and reporting needs.
regulated industry operations, data privacy management, internal audit processes, business continuity planning
Key Features
2GB Default Data Retention
Provides ample storage for security event logs, enabling detailed analysis of threats and incidents.
365-Day Retention Period
Ensures critical security data is available for extended investigation, compliance audits, and historical analysis.
XDR Capabilities
Unlocks advanced threat detection and response features by correlating data across multiple security layers.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software updates and security intelligence.
Breach Prevention Focus
Specifically designed to aid in the identification, investigation, and remediation of security breaches.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data retention policies to comply with strict regulatory mandates like SOX and PCI DSS, and to investigate complex fraud or security incidents.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, which mandate specific data logging and retention periods for patient data and system access logs to ensure privacy and security.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and face stringent compliance requirements, necessitating detailed audit trails and extended data retention for security and liability purposes.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex IT/OT systems where security incidents can have significant operational and safety impacts, requiring detailed logs for investigation and compliance with industry-specific standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco SEC EA3 BREACH PRE XDR RETENTION?
This is a Cisco software subscription license that provides enhanced security capabilities, including Breach Prevention and Extended Detection and Response (XDR). It specifically offers 2GB of data retention for 365 days to aid in threat investigation and compliance.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that use IT for their own operations. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals looking to improve their security monitoring and incident response capabilities.
What are the benefits of extended data retention?
Extended data retention, like the 365 days provided here, is crucial for thorough post-incident analysis, identifying the full scope of a security breach, and meeting regulatory compliance requirements for audit trails.
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.