Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection for Cisco 8000
Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection provides a 5-year subscription for advanced denial-of-service attack mitigation on your Cisco 8000 series network infrastructure.
- Subscription Term: 5-year access to ongoing DDoS threat intelligence and protection updates.
- Platform Coverage: Secures Cisco 8000 series network devices against volumetric and application-layer attacks.
- Enhanced Security: Proactively defends critical business services from disruption and downtime caused by DDoS events.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted network availability and access to essential business applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection, designed to safeguard your network edge against sophisticated denial-of-service attacks. It provides continuous threat intelligence and mitigation capabilities, ensuring the availability of your critical network services and applications.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations who manage network infrastructure. It integrates with Cisco 8000 series platforms, offering a vital layer of defense to maintain business operations and protect against costly service disruptions.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Identifies and analyzes a wide range of DDoS attack vectors in real-time.
- Automated Mitigation: Implements immediate countermeasures to block malicious traffic and restore service.
- Continuous Updates: Receives ongoing threat intelligence feeds to adapt to evolving attack methods.
- Platform Integration: Seamlessly deploys on Cisco 8000 series network hardware.
- Subscription-Based: Offers predictable operational expenses with a 5-year term for long-term security planning.
Protect your business operations with a dedicated DDoS defense solution tailored for your Cisco network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Continuous Network Availability
Enable teams to maintain constant access to critical business applications and services. Protect against disruptive denial-of-service attacks that can halt operations and impact revenue.
on-premises network infrastructure, business-critical applications, high-traffic websites, customer-facing services
Automate DDoS Threat Mitigation
Streamline the defense against evolving DDoS threats with automated detection and response mechanisms. Reduce the burden on IT staff by providing proactive protection against malicious traffic.
network edge security, threat intelligence integration, security operations center, incident response planning
Secure Network Edge Infrastructure
Automate the protection of your Cisco 8000 series network devices against sophisticated denial-of-service attacks. Ensure the integrity and availability of your network perimeter.
hardware-based security, network device hardening, perimeter defense strategy, infrastructure resilience
Key Features
DDoS Edge Protection Subscription
Provides ongoing access to threat intelligence and mitigation capabilities for 5 years, ensuring continuous defense against evolving attacks.
Cisco 8000 Series Platform Support
Integrates directly with your existing Cisco 8000 series hardware, enhancing its security posture without requiring new infrastructure.
Volumetric and Application-Layer Attack Defense
Protects against a broad spectrum of denial-of-service attacks, maintaining network performance and service availability.
Automated Threat Detection and Mitigation
Responds to threats in real-time, minimizing downtime and reducing the manual effort required from IT teams.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses and ensures you always have access to the latest security features and updates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require continuous availability of trading platforms, online banking, and transaction processing to prevent significant financial losses and maintain customer trust.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure uninterrupted access to patient records, telehealth services, and critical medical systems to deliver timely and effective patient care.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses depend on constant online presence for e-commerce, booking systems, and point-of-sale operations to drive revenue and customer satisfaction.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need to maintain the availability of public services, citizen portals, and critical infrastructure management systems to ensure operational continuity and public trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection?
It is a subscription service that provides advanced denial-of-service attack mitigation capabilities for your network edge, specifically designed for Cisco 8000 series platforms.
What type of attacks does this protect against?
This solution protects against a wide range of denial-of-service attacks, including volumetric attacks that aim to overwhelm bandwidth and application-layer attacks that target specific services.
How long is the subscription term?
The subscription term for this specific offering is 5 years, providing long-term security coverage and predictable costs.
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.