Cisco Secure Web Appliance Subscription
This Cisco Secure Web Appliance subscription provides advanced threat protection and web security for your organization's network over a three-year term.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage against malware, phishing, and zero-day threats targeting your web traffic.
- Web Security Controls: Entitlement to enforce acceptable use policies and block access to malicious or unproductive websites.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against data loss and regulatory violations stemming from unsecured web access.
- Continuous Updates: Access to the latest security intelligence and software updates to defend against evolving threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Secure Web Appliance (WSA) subscription bundles Web Reputation Filter (WREP), Web URL Categorization (WUC), and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for comprehensive web security. It includes Threat Grid (TG) analysis for up to 200 days per day, ensuring your organization is protected against sophisticated web-based threats.
Designed for mid-market to enterprise organizations, this licensing enables IT Managers and IT Professionals to secure their internal networks and user web activity. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing a critical layer of defense for businesses that rely on internet access for operations.
- Integrated Threat Defense: Combines URL filtering, reputation analysis, and advanced malware detection.
- Advanced Malware Protection: Utilizes Cisco's AMP and Threat Grid for deep analysis of suspicious files.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables granular control over web access to enhance productivity and security.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports organizations with 10,000 to 19,999 users, ensuring protection for large workforces.
- Subscription Term: Provides three years of continuous access to security features and updates.
Secure your business's web traffic and protect against advanced threats with this essential Cisco licensing solution for mid-market and enterprise environments.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Web Threat Defense
Enable teams to block sophisticated web-based threats, including malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. Streamline the analysis of suspicious files with integrated Advanced Malware Protection and Threat Grid.
Organizations with significant internet-facing operations, Businesses requiring granular control over web access, Companies managing remote or hybrid workforces
Enforce Acceptable Use Policies
Streamline the enforcement of corporate web usage policies across the entire organization. Automate the blocking of access to unproductive or malicious websites, enhancing employee productivity and reducing security risks.
Businesses with compliance mandates, Companies focused on employee productivity, Organizations with BYOD or mixed device environments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the detection and prevention of advanced malware and zero-day threats targeting web traffic. Support continuous security operations with up-to-date threat intelligence and URL categorization.
Companies with dedicated IT security teams, Businesses operating in regulated industries, Organizations seeking to consolidate security tools
Key Features
Web Reputation Filter (WREP)
Proactively blocks access to known malicious websites based on real-time reputation scoring.
Web URL Categorization (WUC)
Allows for policy creation based on website content categories, improving user experience and security.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Detects and blocks advanced malware, including zero-day threats, through file analysis and threat intelligence.
Threat Grid Analysis (TG)
Provides deep analysis of suspicious files, offering detailed insights into malware behavior.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures continuous protection and access to updates for a predictable period, simplifying budget 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 web threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures to prevent data breaches and protect patient information accessed via web channels.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups handle significant customer transaction data and often face high volumes of web traffic, requiring protection against e-commerce fraud and malware.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from online threats while managing diverse web access needs and complying with student privacy laws like FERPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure Web Appliance (WSA)?
Cisco WSA is a security solution that protects organizations from web-based threats by filtering web traffic, categorizing URLs, and detecting malware. This subscription activates these features for a specified term.
What does the 'WREP+WUC+AMAL' part of the description mean?
This indicates the included features: Web Reputation Filter (WREP) for blocking known bad sites, Web URL Categorization (WUC) for policy control, and Advanced Malware Protection (AMAL, likely a typo for AMP) for detecting malicious files.
What is the capacity of this license?
This specific license is designed for organizations with 10,000 to 19,999 users, providing security coverage for a large workforce.
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.