Cisco Threat Defense IPS, Malware & URL Filtering License
This Cisco platform license unlocks advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), malware detection, and URL filtering capabilities for your network security infrastructure.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Coverage for real-time IPS, malware scanning, and granular URL filtering to block sophisticated cyber threats.
- Continuous Security Updates: Entitlement to ongoing signature and software updates, ensuring protection against emerging and zero-day threats.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Protection against unauthorized access and malicious content, providing deeper insights into network traffic and potential risks.
- Compliance Support: Access to security features that help meet regulatory requirements for data protection and network security standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco platform software license provides essential security capabilities including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), malware defense, and URL filtering. It is designed to protect business networks from a wide range of cyber threats, ensuring operational continuity and data integrity.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with Cisco security platforms to enhance threat detection and response. It forms a critical component of a layered security strategy, safeguarding internal resources and user access.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Detects and blocks malicious network traffic and exploits in real-time.
- Malware Defense: Identifies and neutralizes known and emerging malware threats attempting to infiltrate the network.
- URL Filtering: Controls access to malicious or inappropriate websites, reducing the risk of phishing and web-based attacks.
- Platform Licensing: Enables specific security features on compatible Cisco hardware or virtual platforms.
- Subscription-Based: Provides access to features and updates for a defined subscription term, ensuring continuous protection.
Equip your business with enterprise-grade threat defense without the enterprise overhead, ensuring robust security for your critical operations.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Threat Detection
Enable teams to proactively identify and block sophisticated cyber threats targeting the network perimeter and internal resources. Streamline the process of preventing malware infections and unauthorized access attempts.
network security appliance, virtual security gateway, perimeter defense, threat intelligence integration
Control Web Access and Prevent Phishing
Streamline the enforcement of acceptable web usage policies by blocking access to malicious or inappropriate websites. Automate the reduction of risks associated with phishing attacks and drive-by downloads.
user access control, web security policy, endpoint protection, content filtering
Automate Malware Prevention
Automate the detection and neutralization of known and emerging malware threats attempting to enter the network. Enable IT professionals to reduce the manual effort required for threat hunting and incident response.
security appliance, threat signature updates, real-time scanning, network segmentation
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Actively detects and blocks malicious network traffic and exploits in real-time, preventing unauthorized access and attacks.
Malware Defense
Identifies and neutralizes known and emerging malware threats, safeguarding systems from infection and data loss.
URL Filtering
Controls access to malicious or inappropriate websites, reducing the risk of phishing, malware downloads, and policy violations.
Subscription Licensing
Provides continuous access to the latest security features, updates, and threat intelligence for ongoing protection.
Platform Integration
Activates advanced security capabilities on compatible Cisco security hardware or virtual platforms, enhancing existing infrastructure.
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 threat defense essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) from breaches and cyber threats.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant customer transaction data and often face compliance requirements like PCI DSS, demanding robust protection against network intrusions and malware.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust and regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Threat Defense IPS, Malware & URL?
This is a subscription-based platform license from Cisco that enables advanced security features on compatible Cisco devices. It includes Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), malware detection, and URL filtering to protect your business network.
What type of businesses benefit most from this license?
Small to mid-market businesses that rely on their IT infrastructure for operations and need robust, proactive security measures. This includes companies looking to enhance their perimeter defense and protect against web-based threats.
How is this license billed?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the security features and ongoing updates for a defined term.
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.