Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection Subscription for ASR9000
This 3-year subscription for Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection enhances your ASR9000 platform's resilience against distributed denial of service attacks, ensuring uninterrupted service availability.
- Continuous Protection: Ongoing defense against evolving DDoS threats to maintain network integrity.
- Platform Enhancement: Unlocks advanced DDoS mitigation capabilities directly on your Cisco ASR9000.
- Subscription Term: Provides a predictable 3-year service period for consistent security posture.
- Operational Resilience: Minimizes downtime and protects critical business operations from volumetric attacks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection is a platform software subscription designed to safeguard your network edge from distributed denial of service attacks. This license enables advanced threat detection and mitigation features on your Cisco ASR9000 routing platform, ensuring the availability and performance of your critical network services.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations that rely on their network infrastructure for daily operations. It integrates directly into existing ASR9000 deployments, providing a vital layer of security without requiring separate hardware appliances.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Identifies and analyzes malicious traffic patterns indicative of DDoS attacks.
- Automated Mitigation: Implements real-time countermeasures to block attack traffic and preserve legitimate user access.
- Platform Integration: Leverages the power of the Cisco ASR9000 for efficient, in-line protection.
- Subscription-Based: Offers a clear 3-year term with predictable billing for budget management.
- Enhanced Availability: Protects against service disruptions, safeguarding revenue and user experience.
Equip your business with enterprise-grade DDoS protection tailored for your existing Cisco ASR9000 infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and security.
What This Enables
Enable Real-time DDoS Attack Mitigation
Enable teams to automatically detect and block volumetric and application-layer DDoS attacks targeting network edge devices. Streamline incident response by providing immediate protection against malicious traffic floods.
network edge security, infrastructure availability, threat detection systems, routing platforms
Ensure Continuous Service Availability
Streamline operations by maintaining uninterrupted access to critical business applications and services. Automate the defense against attacks that aim to disrupt connectivity and impact user productivity.
business continuity planning, network uptime assurance, critical service delivery, operational resilience
Enhance Network Infrastructure Security
Automate the deployment of advanced security features directly onto existing Cisco ASR9000 hardware. Enable teams to strengthen their network perimeter against a wide range of emerging cyber threats.
network security posture, edge device hardening, integrated security solutions, infrastructure protection
Key Features
DDoS Threat Detection
Identifies malicious traffic patterns to proactively alert and defend against attacks.
Automated Mitigation Engine
Blocks attack traffic in real-time, preserving legitimate user access and network performance.
ASR9000 Platform Integration
Leverages existing hardware for efficient, in-line protection without additional appliances.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable security coverage and budget management for an extended period.
Edge Protection Focus
Secures the network perimeter, preventing attacks from reaching internal resources.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and robust security to protect sensitive data and maintain customer trust against sophisticated cyber threats like DDoS attacks.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on uninterrupted network access for critical patient care systems and must comply with strict data protection regulations, making DDoS resilience essential.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors rely heavily on online transactions and customer-facing services, where downtime due to DDoS attacks can directly lead to significant revenue loss and reputational damage.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies provide essential services that must remain accessible to citizens, necessitating strong defenses against cyberattacks that could disrupt public operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection?
It is a software subscription that enhances your Cisco ASR9000 router's ability to detect and mitigate distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks at the network edge. This helps ensure your network remains available and operational during an attack.
What type of attacks does this protect against?
This solution is designed to protect against various types of DDoS attacks, including volumetric attacks that aim to consume bandwidth and application-layer attacks that target specific services or resources.
What is the term of this subscription?
This specific offering is a 3-year term subscription, providing continuous protection and access to features for that duration.
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.