Cisco Security EA 3.0 Threat Defense Subscription
This Cisco Security EA 3.0 subscription provides advanced threat defense capabilities, ensuring continuous protection for your critical network infrastructure.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage against evolving cyber threats and malware.
- Continuous Operation: Ensures your network security posture remains up-to-date and effective.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements through robust security controls.
- Feature Access: Unlocks the latest security features and intelligence for your Cisco platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Security EA 3.0 FPR9K SM-48 Threat Defense subscription is a platform software license designed to enhance your network security posture. It provides access to advanced threat intelligence, intrusion prevention, and security management features for your Cisco Firepower 9000 series appliances.
This subscription is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to protect their business operations from sophisticated cyber threats. It integrates directly into your existing Cisco hardware, ensuring your network security is always current and effective.
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Real-time analysis and blocking of advanced malware and exploits.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Proactive defense against network intrusions and attacks.
- Security Intelligence Updates: Access to the latest threat data and security intelligence feeds.
- Policy Management: Centralized control and configuration of security policies across your network.
- Compliance Support: Aids in meeting industry regulations and security standards.
This Cisco subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade threat defense without the overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated malware, exploits, and network intrusions. Streamline security operations with real-time threat intelligence updates.
on-premises network infrastructure, security appliance deployment, multi-segment network, business continuity planning
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Support compliance with industry regulations and data protection mandates through advanced security controls. Ensure your network security posture meets audit requirements.
data-sensitive operations, regulated business environments, internal IT infrastructure, security policy enforcement
Automate Security Intelligence Updates
Automate the process of receiving and applying the latest security intelligence feeds and feature updates. Reduce manual effort in maintaining an effective threat defense system.
network security appliance management, subscription-based security services, IT operations efficiency, proactive security management
Key Features
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Software
Provides a unified platform for intrusion prevention, advanced malware protection, and application visibility.
Security Intelligence Updates
Ensures continuous protection against emerging threats through real-time intelligence feeds.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Actively detects and blocks malicious network activity and exploits before they impact operations.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers predictable costs and access to the latest features and support for the license term.
Platform Support for FPR9K SM-48
Optimized for Cisco's Firepower 9000 series appliances, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, which this threat defense subscription helps address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating advanced threat protection to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) environments are increasingly targeted; advanced threat defense is crucial to prevent disruptions and protect critical infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring strong security measures to prevent data theft and maintain client trust, aligning with data privacy regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Security EA 3.0?
Cisco Security EA 3.0 is an Enterprise Agreement that bundles various Cisco security products and services. This specific item is a subscription for Threat Defense capabilities on the Firepower 9000 series.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for Cisco Firepower 9000 series (FPR9K) appliances equipped with SM-48 modules.
What is the billing model for this subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis for the duration of the agreement, providing continuous access to features and updates.
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.