Cisco Security Update Subscription for AppWall VA
This Cisco Security Update Subscription provides continuous security intelligence and software updates for your AppWall Virtual Appliance for three years, ensuring ongoing protection against emerging threats.
- Continuous Threat Intelligence: Access to the latest security updates and vulnerability patches to protect your web applications.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by ensuring your web application firewall is up-to-date with the latest security standards.
- Extended Operational Lifespan: Maintains the effectiveness and security of your AppWall VA, preventing obsolescence and reducing risk.
- Proactive Security: Stay ahead of zero-day exploits and evolving attack vectors with timely software and signature updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Security Update Subscription (SUS) for AppWall Virtual Appliance (VA) is a three-year licensing agreement that provides essential security updates, patches, and threat intelligence for your web application firewall.
This subscription is designed for businesses that rely on web applications for their operations and need to ensure these applications are protected against a constantly evolving threat landscape. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals responsible for maintaining the security and availability of critical business systems.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Receive regular updates to combat new and emerging web application threats.
- Regulatory Compliance: Aids in adhering to industry regulations and data protection standards by keeping security defenses current.
- Reduced Downtime Risk: Proactive patching minimizes the likelihood of security breaches that could lead to service interruptions.
- Optimized Performance: Ensures the AppWall VA operates efficiently with the latest software optimizations.
- Extended Product Value: Maximizes the return on your Cisco AppWall investment through ongoing security support.
Secure your business applications with consistent, up-to-date threat protection, ensuring operational continuity and compliance without the overhead of constant manual updates.
What This Enables
Access to Latest Security Intelligence
Enable teams to proactively defend against emerging web application threats. Receive timely updates and patches to maintain a strong security posture against zero-day exploits and known vulnerabilities.
Organizations deploying web applications, Businesses managing critical online services, Teams requiring continuous security monitoring
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Ensure your web application firewall meets industry and governmental compliance standards. Coverage for timely updates helps satisfy audit requirements and data protection mandates.
Businesses in regulated industries, Organizations handling sensitive customer data, Companies subject to data privacy laws
Protection Against Application Downtime
Minimize the risk of security breaches that can lead to costly service interruptions. Continuous updates help prevent attacks that could compromise application availability and business operations.
E-commerce platforms, Online service providers, Businesses with high availability requirements
Key Features
Security Update Service (SUS)
Provides continuous access to the latest threat intelligence and software patches for your Cisco AppWall VA, ensuring ongoing protection.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable security coverage and budgeting for three years, reducing the risk of security gaps due to expired licenses.
AppWall Virtual Appliance Compatibility
Specifically designed to enhance the security capabilities of your Cisco AppWall Virtual Appliance deployment.
Vulnerability Patching
Ensures your web application firewall is updated to address newly discovered vulnerabilities, mitigating exploitation risks.
Threat Intelligence Feeds
Delivers up-to-date information on emerging threats, allowing your security system to identify and block malicious traffic effectively.
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 continuous WAF updates critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating up-to-date security measures to prevent breaches and maintain patient privacy.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer payment card data, requiring strong security controls and compliance with PCI DSS to prevent fraud and data theft.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must protect citizen data and critical infrastructure, adhering to stringent security mandates and compliance frameworks to ensure public trust and operational integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Security Update Subscription (SUS)?
The SUS is a service that provides ongoing security updates, patches, and threat intelligence for your Cisco AppWall Virtual Appliance. It ensures your web application firewall remains protected against the latest threats.
How long does this subscription last?
This specific subscription is for a term of three years, providing continuous security coverage for that duration.
What happens when the subscription expires?
Upon expiration, your AppWall VA will no longer receive security updates or threat intelligence. It is recommended to renew the subscription to maintain optimal security and compliance.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.