Cisco Secure Network Analytics Flow Sensor Virtual Edition
Cisco Secure Network Analytics Flow Sensor Virtual Edition provides essential network traffic visibility and threat detection capabilities for your business operations.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic patterns and anomalies.
- Threat Detection: Identify and respond to potential security threats and policy violations.
- Virtual Deployment: Flexible deployment on your existing virtual infrastructure.
- Subscription Term: Continuous access to software updates and support for the licensed period.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Secure Network Analytics Flow Sensor, Virtual Edition, is a software license that enables advanced network traffic analysis and security monitoring within your IT environment. It provides the foundational capability to collect and analyze flow data, offering critical visibility into network activity and potential security risks.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to understand their network's behavior, detect threats, and ensure compliance without the overhead of enterprise-scale hardware. It integrates into existing virtualized environments, providing a scalable and efficient way to monitor network security.
- Network Traffic Analysis: Understand who is communicating with whom, and what applications are being used.
- Behavioral Analytics: Detect deviations from normal network behavior that may indicate a threat.
- Security Policy Enforcement: Monitor for policy violations and unauthorized access attempts.
- Virtual Appliance: Deployable on common hypervisors, reducing hardware footprint.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides access to the software and ongoing updates for the duration of the term.
This virtual flow sensor is an ideal choice for businesses seeking to bolster their network security posture and gain actionable intelligence from their network traffic.
What This Enables
Enable Network Traffic Visibility
Enable teams to gain deep insights into network traffic patterns, application usage, and communication flows. Streamline the process of understanding who is connecting to what and when, improving network management.
virtualized environments, on-premises data centers, private cloud deployments, hybrid cloud infrastructure
Detect Security Anomalies
Automate the detection of unusual network behavior that could indicate a security threat or policy violation. Provide IT professionals with alerts on potential risks, allowing for proactive threat mitigation.
security operations centers, network monitoring dashboards, incident response workflows, compliance auditing
Monitor Network Policy Compliance
Streamline the monitoring of network traffic against established security policies. Ensure that all network activity adheres to organizational guidelines and regulatory requirements.
corporate networks, segmented network zones, remote office connectivity, cloud-based applications
Key Features
Flow Data Collection
Collects NetFlow, sFlow, and other flow data to provide a comprehensive view of network activity.
Behavioral Analytics Engine
Identifies deviations from normal network behavior to detect potential threats and anomalies.
Virtual Appliance Deployment
Allows for flexible deployment on existing virtual infrastructure, reducing hardware costs and simplifying management.
Subscription Licensing
Provides continuous access to software updates, new features, and support for the duration of the subscription term.
Integration Capabilities
Can integrate with other security tools and platforms for a more unified security posture.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and meet strict regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must comply with HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong network security to safeguard protected health information (PHI) and ensure data integrity.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer data and payment transactions, making them targets for cyberattacks and requiring adherence to PCI DSS.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are responsible for protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive citizen data, often facing sophisticated threats and needing to meet stringent security mandates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure Network Analytics Flow Sensor Virtual Edition?
It is a software license that enables the collection and analysis of network traffic flow data for security monitoring and network visibility within a virtualized environment.
What type of network data does it collect?
It collects flow data such as NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, and J-Flow, providing insights into network communications.
What are the benefits of a virtual edition?
The virtual edition offers flexibility in deployment, scalability, and can reduce the need for dedicated hardware, making it cost-effective for many businesses.
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.