Cisco Secure EA 2.0 Choice FPR9K Threat Defense Subscription
This Cisco Secure EA 2.0 Choice subscription unlocks advanced threat defense capabilities for your Firepower 9000 series platform, ensuring continuous protection.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage for next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and advanced malware defense.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to threat intelligence updates and software features for the duration of the subscription.
- Platform Specific: Tailored for the Cisco Firepower 9000 series (FPR9K) hardware platform.
- Compliance & Security: Helps meet regulatory requirements and maintain a strong security posture against evolving threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Secure EA 2.0 Choice subscription provides essential threat defense capabilities for the Cisco Firepower 9000 series platform. It enables advanced security features, including next-generation firewalling, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and application visibility and control, all managed through a unified platform.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network security, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing networks in SMB and mid-market organizations. It integrates directly with the FPR9K hardware, ensuring your network infrastructure is protected against a wide range of cyber threats.
- Enhanced Threat Intelligence: Access to real-time threat data to proactively defend against emerging attacks.
- Unified Security Management: Centralized control over firewall, IPS, and other security services.
- Application Awareness: Granular control over network traffic based on application identity.
- Continuous Updates: Regular software updates and security patches to maintain optimal protection.
- Subscription-Based Access: Predictable costs and access to the latest security features without large upfront investments.
Secure your business operations with continuous threat defense and advanced security features tailored for your Cisco Firepower 9000 series.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy next-generation firewall capabilities, including intrusion prevention and advanced malware detection. Streamline the defense against sophisticated cyber threats with integrated security intelligence.
on-premises network infrastructure, multi-vendor security stack, dedicated IT team, business continuity focus
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Support organizations in meeting stringent industry compliance mandates by providing robust security controls and audit trails. Automate the enforcement of security policies to demonstrate adherence to regulatory requirements.
regulated industry operations, data privacy requirements, internal audit processes, risk management framework
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Streamline network management by providing deep visibility into application traffic and user activity. Automate the enforcement of granular access policies based on application and user identity.
complex network environments, BYOD policies, internal resource access control, performance monitoring needs
Key Features
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Provides advanced threat prevention by inspecting traffic at the application layer and blocking known and unknown threats.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Protects against network intrusions and exploits by analyzing traffic for malicious patterns and signatures.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Detects, blocks, and analyzes malware, including zero-day threats, to prevent infections.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Offers granular control over network traffic by identifying and managing applications based on user and device.
Subscription-based Threat Intelligence
Ensures continuous protection against the latest threats through regular updates from Cisco's global threat research.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat defense essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient data privacy, necessitating robust security solutions to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent data theft and maintain client trust and compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology environments are increasingly targeted, requiring advanced threat defense to protect against disruptions and ensure continuous production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure EA 2.0 Choice?
Cisco Secure EA 2.0 Choice is a licensing program that offers flexible access to Cisco's security solutions. This specific item is a subscription for threat defense capabilities on the Firepower 9000 series platform.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco Firepower 9000 series (FPR9K) platform. It unlocks advanced threat defense features on this hardware.
What is the billing model?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software features and updates over a defined term.
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.