Cisco Secure Package SMS-1 Subscription for Alteon VA
The Cisco Secure Package SMS-1 subscription for Alteon VA provides essential security and compliance features for virtual network functions, ensuring your business network remains protected.
- Subscription Term: Annual subscription provides continuous access to security updates and features.
- Platform Coverage: Applies to Cisco Alteon Virtual Appliance (VA) deployments for Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).
- Feature Access: Unlocks critical security modules and services for enhanced threat protection.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date security postures.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Secure Package SMS-1 subscription is designed for the Alteon Virtual Appliance (VA) operating in a Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) environment. It provides ongoing access to security features and updates, ensuring your virtualized network infrastructure is protected against evolving threats and meets compliance standards.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this subscription to maintain the security posture of their virtualized application delivery controllers. It integrates into existing NFV deployments, offering a cost-effective way to manage security without the overhead of traditional hardware.
- Enhanced Security Modules: Access to specialized security packages that bolster threat detection and mitigation.
- Continuous Updates: Regular security patches and feature enhancements to stay ahead of new vulnerabilities.
- NFV Optimized: Tailored for virtual appliance deployments, ensuring compatibility and performance.
- Subscription-Based: Predictable annual billing for consistent security coverage.
- Compliance Support: Aids in adhering to industry-specific security regulations and best practices.
This Cisco subscription is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to fortify their virtualized network security with predictable costs and continuous protection.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Protection
Enable teams to deploy advanced security modules that protect against sophisticated cyber threats targeting application delivery. Streamline the process of updating security policies and signatures to maintain a strong defense posture.
virtualized environments, network functions virtualization, application delivery controllers, cloud-native deployments, secure traffic management
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring your Alteon VA platform utilizes the latest security features and adheres to industry regulations. Automate the process of maintaining security postures required for data privacy and operational integrity.
regulated industries, data-sensitive operations, compliance-driven IT strategies, virtualized infrastructure management
Maintain Continuous Security Updates
Automate the delivery of critical security patches and feature enhancements to your Alteon VA. Enable teams to focus on strategic initiatives rather than manual security updates, ensuring constant protection.
ongoing IT operations, proactive security management, virtual appliance lifecycle, subscription-based IT services
Key Features
SMS-1 Security Package
Provides access to critical security modules and services for enhanced threat detection and mitigation on the Alteon VA.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable annual costs for continuous access to security features and updates, simplifying budget management.
Alteon VA for NFV
Specifically designed for virtual appliance deployments within Network Functions Virtualization environments, ensuring compatibility and performance.
Continuous Updates and Patches
Ensures the platform remains protected against the latest vulnerabilities and emerging threats through regular updates.
Compliance Support
Helps organizations meet regulatory requirements by maintaining an up-to-date and secure network infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which this package helps address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient data privacy, necessitating strong security measures for all IT infrastructure, including virtualized components.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant volumes of customer transaction data, making them targets for cyberattacks and requiring compliance with standards like PCI DSS.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage highly confidential client information, demanding stringent security protocols to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this subscription?
This is an annual subscription, providing security coverage and access to updates for one year from the activation date.
What does 'SMS-1' refer to?
SMS-1 refers to a specific security package or set of features offered by Cisco for the Alteon platform, enhancing its security capabilities.
Does this subscription include hardware?
No, this is a software subscription license for the Cisco Alteon Virtual Appliance (VA) and does not include any physical hardware.
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.