Cisco Security EA 2.0 Choice AMP8050 IPS, Apps, and URL Licensing
This Cisco Security EA 2.0 Choice license unlocks advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), application visibility, and URL filtering capabilities for your network infrastructure.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Coverage for sophisticated IPS, application control, and URL filtering to block malware and unauthorized access.
- Continuous Protection: Entitlement to ongoing software updates and security intelligence feeds to defend against emerging threats.
- Policy Enforcement: Access to granular control over network traffic, enabling enforcement of security policies and application usage.
- Compliance Support: Protection against regulatory compliance gaps by providing robust logging and reporting for network activity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Security EA 2.0 Choice license provides essential security software capabilities, including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), application visibility, and URL filtering, designed to protect your business network.
It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to enhance their network security posture and gain deeper control over network traffic and application usage within their existing Cisco hardware environment.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Deploy advanced threat detection and prevention mechanisms.
- Application Control: Gain visibility and control over the applications running on your network.
- URL Filtering: Block access to malicious or inappropriate websites to protect users.
- Subscription-Based: Benefit from a predictable billing model with continuous access to software updates.
- Platform Licensing: Enables specific security features on compatible Cisco security platforms.
This Cisco licensing provides essential security features for SMB and mid-market teams to defend their networks without the complexity of enterprise-level management.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities to detect and block known and emerging cyber threats in real-time. Streamline the process of identifying and neutralizing malicious network traffic before it impacts operations.
on-premises network infrastructure, security appliance deployment, multi-segment network, business continuity planning
Control Application Usage
Streamline the management of network bandwidth and security by gaining granular visibility into application traffic. Automate the enforcement of policies to allow or block specific applications based on business needs and security requirements.
network traffic management, policy enforcement, user access control, operational efficiency
Enhance Web Security
Enable teams to protect users from web-based threats by implementing robust URL filtering policies. Automate the blocking of access to malicious, inappropriate, or unproductive websites, reducing the risk of malware infection and data breaches.
endpoint security integration, web browsing policy, risk mitigation, user protection
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks sophisticated network threats, protecting against malware and unauthorized access.
Application Visibility and Control
Provides insight into network application usage and allows for granular policy enforcement.
URL Filtering
Blocks access to malicious or inappropriate websites, safeguarding users and the network.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and security intelligence.
Cisco Security Platform Integration
Enables advanced security features on compatible Cisco hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security measures to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced IPS and URL filtering critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient data (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust security controls like intrusion prevention and application monitoring to prevent breaches.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, requiring advanced threat detection and network segmentation capabilities.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, demanding strong security to prevent data leakage and maintain client trust and regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Security EA 2.0 Choice?
Cisco Security EA 2.0 Choice is a licensing program that offers a selection of security capabilities, including IPS, application visibility, and URL filtering, on a subscription basis for Cisco security platforms.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to compatible Cisco security appliances that support the Security EA 2.0 Choice licensing model. Specific compatibility details should be verified for your existing hardware.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is sold as a subscription, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-year, providing continuous access to the licensed features and updates.
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.