Cisco Secure Web Appliance (WSA) Subscription
Secure your organization's web traffic with a Cisco Secure Web Appliance (WSA) subscription, offering advanced threat protection for up to 1 million users over a 1-year term.
- Access to: Advanced threat protection and web security features to safeguard your network from evolving online threats.
- Coverage for: Web security policies, user authentication, and application visibility to maintain control over internet usage.
- Protection against: Malware, phishing attempts, and data loss through integrated security controls and threat intelligence.
- Entitlement to: Continuous software updates and access to Cisco's security research for ongoing defense capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Secure Web Appliance (WSA) subscription provides essential web security and threat protection capabilities for your business network. It includes Web Reputation Filtering (WREP), Web URL Categorization (WUC), and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to defend against a wide range of online threats, with a capacity for up to 1 million users and a daily throughput of 200 gigabytes.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this platform license integrates directly into your existing network infrastructure, whether on-premises or in a hybrid environment, to enforce security policies and protect user activity.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Integrated AMP and threat intelligence to block sophisticated malware and zero-day threats.
- Web Security Control: URL categorization and reputation filtering to manage access and prevent risky browsing.
- Visibility and Analytics: Insights into user web activity and application usage for policy enforcement and compliance.
- Policy Management: Granular control over web access and content to align with business and security requirements.
- Subscription-Based Licensing: Predictable costs and continuous access to the latest security features and updates.
This Cisco WSA subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking robust web security 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 malicious websites through integrated Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and web reputation filtering. Streamline security operations by automating the detection and neutralization of emerging web-based threats.
network security, threat intelligence, endpoint protection, security policy enforcement
Control and Monitor User Web Access
Streamline the management of internet usage by categorizing URLs and enforcing granular access policies for different user groups. Automate the monitoring of web activity to ensure compliance with company policies and identify potential security risks.
user access management, policy enforcement, network monitoring, compliance reporting
Protect Against Data Loss Over Web
Enable teams to prevent sensitive data from being exfiltrated through web channels by implementing content filtering and data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities. Automate the scanning of outbound web traffic for policy violations and unauthorized data transfers.
data security, compliance, network gateway, security controls
Key Features
Web Reputation Filtering (WREP)
Blocks access to known malicious websites, reducing the risk of malware infection and phishing attacks.
Web URL Categorization (WUC)
Allows for granular policy creation based on website categories, enabling better control over user internet access.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Detects and blocks advanced malware, including zero-day threats, by analyzing file behavior and threat intelligence.
Subscription Licensing
Provides access to the latest features and security updates, ensuring continuous protection and predictable costs.
High User Capacity
Scales to protect large user bases, making it suitable for mid-market and enterprise environments.
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 organizations must safeguard patient health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to prevent data breaches and unauthorized access via web channels.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information and must maintain client trust, requiring comprehensive security to prevent data leaks and ensure compliance with data privacy laws.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses often have large, distributed workforces and public-facing networks, making them targets for web-based attacks and requiring consistent security policy enforcement across all locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco WSA?
Cisco Secure Web Appliance (WSA) is a security solution that provides advanced threat protection and granular control over web usage for businesses. It helps protect against malware, phishing, and policy violations.
What does this specific license include?
This license, WSA-WSS-1Y-S14, is a 1-year subscription that includes Web Reputation Filtering (WREP), Web URL Categorization (WUC), and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for up to 1 million users.
Who is the target audience for this product?
This product is designed for businesses, specifically IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, who need to secure their network's web traffic and enforce internet usage policies.
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.