Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection 5-Year Term
This 5-year subscription provides advanced DDoS edge protection for your Cisco ASR 9000 platform, safeguarding your network from disruptive attacks.
- Continuous Protection: Safeguards critical network infrastructure against evolving DDoS threats.
- Subscription Term: Ensures consistent security posture and access to updates for a full 5 years.
- Platform Specific: Tailored protection designed for the Cisco ASR 9000 series routers.
- Operational Resilience: Minimizes downtime and maintains service availability during attack events.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection is a subscription-based software license designed to defend your network edge against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. It unlocks advanced threat detection and mitigation capabilities specifically for the Cisco ASR 9000 platform, ensuring your critical services remain accessible.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations who are responsible for maintaining network stability and security. It integrates directly into your existing Cisco routing infrastructure, providing a vital layer of defense without requiring separate hardware.
- Advanced Threat Mitigation: Detects and neutralizes sophisticated DDoS attacks in real-time.
- Edge Protection: Defends the network perimeter, preventing attacks from reaching internal resources.
- ASR 9000 Integration: Optimized for performance and compatibility with Cisco ASR 9000 routers.
- Subscription Model: Provides predictable costs and continuous access to security updates and features.
- Enhanced Availability: Minimizes service disruptions and maintains business operations during attacks.
This 5-year subscription offers essential DDoS protection for mid-market businesses seeking to maintain network uptime and security without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Real-time DDoS Attack Mitigation
Enable teams to automatically detect and block malicious traffic during a DDoS attack. Streamline incident response by isolating attack vectors before they impact legitimate users.
on-premises network infrastructure, edge routing, business continuity planning, network security operations
Ensure Network Service Availability
Automate the protection of critical network services against volumetric and application-layer attacks. Maintain consistent uptime and prevent revenue loss associated with service disruptions.
internet-facing services, critical application delivery, network edge security, subscription-based security services
Secure Cisco ASR 9000 Edge Infrastructure
Streamline security for your existing Cisco ASR 9000 edge routers with specialized DDoS protection. Enhance the security posture of your core routing platform without significant hardware changes.
cisco network environments, edge network deployments, infrastructure security upgrades, managed network services
Key Features
DDoS Attack Detection and Mitigation
Automatically identifies and neutralizes various types of DDoS attacks, preventing network saturation and service interruption.
Edge Protection for ASR 9000
Provides security at the network perimeter, specifically optimized for Cisco ASR 9000 routers, protecting internal resources.
5-Year Subscription Term
Guarantees continuous security coverage, access to updates, and predictable budgeting for an extended period.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers a flexible and cost-effective way to access advanced security features without large upfront capital expenditure.
Enhanced Network Availability
Minimizes downtime during security incidents, ensuring business operations continue uninterrupted and customer access is maintained.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require constant uptime and protection against sophisticated attacks that could disrupt trading, transactions, and customer access, making DDoS protection essential for regulatory compliance and business continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure uninterrupted access to patient data and critical systems, where any downtime due to a DDoS attack can have severe consequences for patient care and operational efficiency.
Retail & Hospitality
Businesses in retail and hospitality rely heavily on online presence and transaction processing; DDoS attacks can halt sales, damage customer experience, and impact revenue significantly.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies provide essential services that must remain accessible to citizens, making them prime targets for disruption; robust DDoS protection is critical for maintaining public trust and operational integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure DDoS Edge Protection?
It is a software subscription that provides advanced defense against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, specifically for Cisco ASR 9000 routers. It helps ensure your network remains available during attack events.
What type of attacks does this protect against?
This solution protects against a wide range of DDoS attacks, including volumetric, protocol, and application-layer threats, designed to overwhelm network resources and disrupt services.
What hardware is required for this license?
This license is designed for deployment on Cisco ASR 9000 series routers. It enhances the capabilities of your existing ASR 9000 infrastructure.
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.