Cisco Secure Web Appliance (WSA) Subscription
This Cisco Secure Web Appliance subscription provides advanced threat protection and web security capabilities for your organization's network infrastructure.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Safeguard against malware, phishing, and zero-day threats with integrated Cisco Advanced Malware Protection.
- Web Security Controls: Enforce acceptable use policies and protect users from malicious websites with robust content filtering and URL filtering.
- Subscription Term: One-year license term ensures continuous access to the latest security intelligence and software updates.
- Scalable Capacity: Designed for organizations with 20,000 to 49,999 users, offering high-throughput web traffic inspection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a one-year subscription license for the Cisco Secure Web Appliance (WSA), incorporating Web Reputation Filtering (WREP), Web URL Filtering (WUC), and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP). It provides essential security features to protect your business from web-based threats and enforce acceptable use policies.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market to enterprise organizations utilize this platform to secure their internal networks. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, acting as a critical defense layer against evolving cyber threats and ensuring user productivity by blocking access to inappropriate or dangerous content.
- Enhanced Threat Defense: Combines multiple security technologies to detect and block a wide range of web-based threats.
- Policy Enforcement: Granular control over web access to align with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
- User Protection: Shields end-users from malware, phishing attacks, and malicious websites.
- Visibility and Reporting: Provides insights into web traffic and security events for better network management.
- Continuous Updates: Subscription ensures access to the latest security intelligence feeds and software enhancements.
This Cisco WSA subscription is ideal for mid-market and enterprise businesses seeking to fortify their web security posture without the complexity of managing on-premises hardware alone.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Web Threat Protection
Enable teams to block sophisticated malware, phishing attacks, and zero-day threats targeting web users. Streamline the defense against evolving cyber threats by integrating multiple security layers into a single platform.
network perimeter security, endpoint protection, threat intelligence integration, user activity monitoring
Enforce Acceptable Use Policies
Streamline the enforcement of corporate web usage policies across a large user base. Automate the blocking of access to inappropriate or non-business-related websites, improving user productivity and reducing security risks.
corporate policy management, user access control, network traffic management, security awareness training
Protect Against Malicious Content
Enable teams to automatically scan and block malicious content embedded in web traffic, preventing infections and data exfiltration. Automate the identification and quarantine of infected files before they reach end-users.
content filtering, malware scanning, data loss prevention, security incident response
Key Features
Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Detects and blocks advanced malware, including zero-day threats, by analyzing file reputations and behavior.
Web Reputation Filtering (WREP)
Blocks access to known malicious websites based on real-time threat intelligence, reducing exposure to phishing and malware.
Web URL Filtering (WUC)
Enforces acceptable use policies by categorizing and controlling access to millions of websites.
Subscription-based licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest security updates, threat intelligence, and software features for ongoing protection.
High-capacity throughput
Handles large volumes of web traffic for organizations with 20,000 to 49,999 users without performance degradation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced web threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust defenses against web-based attacks that could compromise patient data.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer transactions and personal data, requiring strong web security to prevent breaches and maintain trust, while also managing acceptable use for employees.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from online threats, enforce acceptable use policies for network resources, and manage a large, diverse user base effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Secure Web Appliance (WSA)?
Cisco WSA is a security solution that protects businesses from web-based threats. It acts as a secure proxy to inspect web traffic, block malicious content, and enforce usage policies.
What does the (WREP+WUC+AMAL) in the product name signify?
This indicates the license includes three key security modules: Web Reputation Filtering (WREP) to block known bad sites, Web URL Filtering (WUC) for content categorization and policy enforcement, and Advanced Malware Protection (AMAL) for detecting sophisticated threats.
What is the duration of this license?
This specific license is for a one-year term, providing continuous security coverage and access to updates for that period.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.