Cisco Secure Web Appliance Subscription
The Cisco Secure Web Appliance subscription provides advanced threat protection and web security for your organization's network over a 5-year term.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage for sophisticated malware, phishing, and zero-day threats targeting your web traffic.
- Web Security Enforcement: Protection against policy violations and access to inappropriate content for your users.
- Compliance Assurance: Entitlement to features that help meet regulatory requirements for data security and privacy.
- 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 subscription bundles Web Reputation Filter (WREP), Web URL Filtering (WUC), and Advanced Malware Protection (AMAL) for enhanced web security. It includes a 5-year term with a capacity for 10,000 to 19,999 users, offering comprehensive protection against web-based threats and policy enforcement.
This solution is designed for mid-market to enterprise organizations that rely on robust internet security to protect their internal networks and user activity. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing a critical layer of defense for businesses with significant user bases and high internet traffic.
- Advanced Malware Protection: Detects and blocks known and unknown malware, including zero-day threats.
- Web Reputation Filtering: Prevents access to malicious websites based on real-time reputation data.
- URL Filtering: Enforces acceptable use policies by controlling access to specific website categories.
- Data Loss Prevention: Helps prevent sensitive data from leaving the organization through web channels.
- Centralized Management: Provides a unified platform for policy configuration and threat monitoring.
This Cisco subscription is ideal for mid-market and enterprise teams seeking enterprise-grade web security without the overhead of managing complex hardware deployments.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Web Threat Defense
Enable teams to block sophisticated malware, phishing attempts, and zero-day exploits targeting users through web browsing. Streamline the process of identifying and neutralizing malicious websites before they impact the network.
network security, threat intelligence, endpoint protection, user activity monitoring
Enforce Acceptable Use Policies
Streamline the enforcement of organizational policies regarding internet usage and access to specific web content. Automate the blocking of inappropriate or non-business-related websites to maintain productivity and security.
policy management, content filtering, user access control, network governance
Protect Against Data Exfiltration
Enable teams to prevent sensitive company data from being leaked through web channels by monitoring and controlling outbound web traffic. Automate the detection and blocking of unauthorized data transfers.
data loss prevention, outbound traffic control, security monitoring, compliance reporting
Key Features
Web Reputation Filtering
Prevents access to known malicious websites, reducing the risk of infection and fraud.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMAL)
Detects and blocks both known and unknown malware, including zero-day threats, safeguarding against emerging attacks.
URL Filtering
Enforces acceptable use policies by controlling access to specific categories of websites, improving productivity and reducing risk.
User Identity Integration
Applies security policies based on individual user identity, allowing for granular control and reporting.
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to the latest security updates and threat intelligence without large upfront hardware costs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and prevent fraud, making advanced web threat protection and policy enforcement critical for compliance and trust.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and protect patient data, necessitating robust security measures to prevent breaches and ensure secure online operations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, requiring strong defenses against cyber threats to maintain client confidentiality and business integrity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from online threats while managing internet access and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure Web Appliance (WSA)?
Cisco Secure Web Appliance is a security solution that protects organizations from web-based threats and enforces internet usage policies. This subscription includes advanced malware protection, web reputation filtering, and URL filtering.
What does the 'WREP+WUC+AMAL' in the product name refer to?
This refers to the bundled features: Web Reputation Filter (WREP) to block malicious sites, Web URL Filtering (WUC) to control access to content categories, and Advanced Malware Protection (AMAL) to detect and block malware.
How does this subscription benefit my business?
This subscription provides continuous protection against evolving web threats, helps enforce company policies, and can assist in meeting compliance requirements, all managed through a centralized platform.
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.