Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Subscription
This Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense subscription provides advanced threat, malware, and URL filtering capabilities for your network security platform.
- Enable Advanced Security: Unlock sophisticated threat, malware, and URL filtering to proactively defend your network.
- Continuous Protection: Benefit from ongoing updates and intelligence to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats.
- Platform Licensing: Secure essential security features through a flexible subscription model for your Cisco firewall.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance by implementing robust security controls against modern threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense subscription is a platform software license that unlocks advanced security features for your Cisco firewall appliance. It provides enhanced capabilities for threat detection, malware analysis, and URL filtering, ensuring a more secure network environment.
Designed for businesses seeking enterprise-grade security without the associated overhead, this subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing the security posture of SMB and mid-market organizations. It integrates directly into your existing Cisco firewall infrastructure, providing a critical layer of defense.
- Advanced Threat Intelligence: Access real-time threat feeds and analysis to identify and block sophisticated attacks.
- Malware Defense: Implement robust malware scanning and prevention to protect against malicious software.
- URL Filtering: Control access to web content and block access to malicious or inappropriate websites.
- Subscription-Based Access: Benefit from continuous feature updates and security intelligence through a predictable subscription.
- Centralized Management: Integrate seamlessly with Cisco's management platforms for streamlined policy enforcement.
This Cisco subscription empowers SMB and mid-market teams to deploy advanced network security features efficiently and affordably.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated cyber threats targeting network infrastructure. This capability helps prevent unauthorized access and data exfiltration by analyzing traffic for malicious patterns and signatures.
network security monitoring, threat intelligence integration, incident response planning
Streamline Malware Prevention
Streamline the process of defending against malware infections across the network. This feature automatically scans files and traffic, quarantining or blocking malicious payloads before they can impact endpoints or systems.
endpoint security integration, security policy enforcement, vulnerability management
Automate URL Filtering
Automate the control of web access by blocking connections to known malicious or inappropriate websites. This reduces the risk of users inadvertently visiting dangerous sites, thereby minimizing exposure to phishing and malware.
web content policy management, user access control, security awareness training support
Key Features
Threat Defense Engine
Detects and blocks a wide range of advanced threats, including zero-day exploits and sophisticated malware.
Malware Analysis
Provides deep inspection of files and traffic to identify and neutralize malicious code.
URL Filtering Database
Enables granular control over web access, blocking access to malicious, inappropriate, or unproductive websites.
Subscription Updates
Ensures continuous protection through regular updates to threat intelligence and security signatures.
Cisco Firewall Integration
Seamlessly integrates with Cisco Secure Firewall platforms for unified security management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat and malware protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, requiring advanced threat defense to prevent disruptions and protect critical infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, demanding advanced security to prevent data theft and maintain client trust, often adhering to ethical and regulatory data protection standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense?
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense is a subscription service that enhances the security capabilities of Cisco firewall appliances. It provides advanced threat, malware, and URL filtering to protect your network.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to specific Cisco Secure Firewall platforms, typically indicated by the 'FPR9K' in the product identifier, signifying the Firepower 9000 series.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is a subscription-based offering, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-year, providing continuous access to security features and updates.
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.