Cisco Secure FTD Virtual Carrier License 3-Year Subscription
This 3-year subscription license for Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) Virtual enables advanced threat protection and security policy enforcement for your virtualized network infrastructure.
- License Term: Provides 3 years of access to Cisco's advanced threat defense capabilities for virtual environments.
- Feature Access: Unlocks critical security features for virtual firewalls, enhancing threat detection and prevention.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by ensuring your virtual security posture is up-to-date and effective.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to software updates and support, preventing security gaps and downtime.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Secure FTD Virtual Carrier License is a 3-year subscription that provides the necessary entitlement to deploy and operate Cisco's virtualized firewall solution. This license unlocks advanced threat defense capabilities, including intrusion prevention, application visibility and control, and advanced malware protection, specifically designed for virtualized environments.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who are running their network infrastructure on virtual platforms such as VMware or KVM. It ensures their virtualized security appliances are licensed correctly, compliant, and benefit from ongoing security updates and support.
- Virtual Deployment: Enables the deployment of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense on virtual machines.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Includes next-generation firewall features to defend against modern threats.
- Subscription Term: A 3-year license term provides predictable security coverage and budget management.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to specific security services and capabilities for virtual appliances.
- Compliance and Support: Ensures your virtual security solution remains compliant and supported by Cisco.
This 3-year subscription license is the right choice for businesses seeking robust, compliant, and continuously updated virtual security without the overhead of traditional hardware.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Defense for Virtual Machines
Enable teams to deploy and manage Cisco's next-generation firewall capabilities within their virtualized environments. Streamline the process of securing virtual workloads and applications with integrated threat intelligence.
virtualized data centers, private cloud deployments, server consolidation projects, network segmentation strategies
Ensure Licensing Compliance for Virtual Security
Streamline the management of software licenses for critical security appliances running in virtualized infrastructure. Automate the process of maintaining compliance and avoid potential penalties or service disruptions due to licensing lapses.
virtual appliance deployments, hybrid cloud environments, IT asset management, regulatory compliance initiatives
Maintain Up-to-Date Security Posture
Automate the acquisition of software updates and security intelligence for virtual firewalls, ensuring continuous protection against emerging threats. Enable teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than manual patching and updates.
ongoing security operations, virtual network security, threat mitigation strategies, IT infrastructure lifecycle management
Key Features
Virtual Firewall Deployment
Allows for the deployment of robust security controls directly within your virtualized infrastructure, optimizing resource utilization and simplifying management.
Next-Generation Threat Prevention
Provides advanced protection against a wide range of modern threats, including malware, intrusions, and exploits, safeguarding your business operations.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to security updates and support for three years, simplifying budget planning and ensuring ongoing protection.
Application Visibility and Control
Enables granular control over network traffic based on application identity, allowing for better policy enforcement and performance optimization.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Provides access to the latest software features and security intelligence without large upfront capital expenditures, aligning costs with operational needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced virtual firewall capabilities essential for protecting sensitive data and transactions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating robust security to protect patient data (PHI) within their virtualized IT environments.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups handle large volumes of customer data and payment information, requiring secure networks to prevent breaches and maintain PCI DSS compliance across their operations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers increasingly rely on connected systems and virtualized infrastructure for operational efficiency, demanding strong security to protect intellectual property and prevent disruption of production lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a virtual carrier license?
A virtual carrier license, in this context, is a subscription that grants the right to deploy and use Cisco's Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) software on virtual machines. It ensures you have the necessary entitlement for your virtualized security appliance.
What does the 3-year subscription cover?
The 3-year subscription covers your entitlement to use the Cisco Secure FTD Virtual software for that period. It also typically includes access to software updates, security intelligence feeds, and technical support from Cisco.
Can this license be used for physical appliances?
No, this specific license (L-FTDV-CAR-3Y) is designed exclusively for Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual deployments on hypervisors. Separate licenses are required for physical hardware appliances.
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.