Cisco Threat Defense URL Filtering Subscription
Secure your organization's web traffic with Cisco Threat Defense URL Filtering, providing essential web security capabilities for continuous protection.
- URL Filtering: Block access to malicious and inappropriate websites, safeguarding users and data.
- Threat Defense: Proactively defend against web-based threats and malware.
- Subscription Term: Provides ongoing access to updated threat intelligence and filtering policies.
- Platform Integration: Enhances the security posture of compatible Cisco Firepower platforms.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a subscription license for Cisco's Threat Defense URL Filtering feature, designed to enhance web security for businesses. It enables advanced control over web access, blocking access to known malicious sites and enforcing acceptable use policies.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market companies utilize this license to protect their internal networks from web-borne threats. It integrates with Cisco Firepower platforms, providing a critical layer of defense within their existing security infrastructure.
- Web Content Control: Define and enforce policies for website access.
- Malicious Site Blocking: Automatically prevent users from visiting dangerous URLs.
- Security Updates: Receive continuous updates to threat intelligence and filtering databases.
- Compliance Support: Assist in meeting regulatory requirements for web usage and data protection.
- Performance Optimization: Efficiently filter web traffic without significant performance impact.
This Cisco URL Filtering subscription offers essential web security controls, making it an ideal choice for businesses seeking to protect their network and users from online threats.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Web Traffic Filtering
Enable teams to block access to categories of websites or specific malicious URLs. This prevents users from inadvertently accessing phishing sites or downloading malware, thereby reducing the attack surface.
network security, endpoint protection, threat intelligence, policy enforcement, web access control
Streamline Security Policy Management
Streamline the enforcement of acceptable use policies for internet access across the organization. This ensures consistent application of security rules, simplifying compliance and user training.
network infrastructure, security operations, compliance management, user access, IT governance
Automate Threat Prevention
Automate the blocking of known malicious websites and phishing attempts through regularly updated threat intelligence feeds. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of successful web-based attacks.
security operations center, incident response, threat detection, network monitoring, security automation
Key Features
URL Filtering Categories
Block access to predefined categories of websites (e.g., gambling, adult content, social media) to improve productivity and reduce risk.
Malicious URL Blocking
Automatically prevent access to known phishing, malware, and command-and-control sites, protecting users from immediate threats.
Real-time Threat Intelligence Updates
Benefit from continuous updates to the URL database, ensuring protection against emerging threats and new malicious sites.
Policy Customization
Create custom URL filtering policies tailored to specific business needs and user groups.
Integration with Cisco Firepower
Seamlessly integrates with Cisco Firepower Threat Defense platforms for unified security management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making URL filtering essential for blocking access to fraudulent sites.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and protect patient privacy, necessitating robust security measures to prevent malware infections and unauthorized access through web browsing.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and must maintain high levels of security and compliance, including controlling web access to prevent data leakage or compromise.
Education & Research
Educational institutions need to protect students and staff from inappropriate content and cyber threats while managing network resources effectively, making URL filtering a key component of their security strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco URL Filtering?
Cisco URL Filtering is a security feature that controls access to websites based on their category or reputation. It helps protect users from malicious content and enforces acceptable use policies.
What does the subscription cover?
The subscription provides ongoing access to Cisco's URL filtering intelligence database and software updates for the duration of the term. This ensures continuous protection against evolving web threats.
What hardware is this license for?
This license is for Cisco Firepower 4100 Series appliances, such as the FPR4112, enabling the URL Filtering feature on that platform.
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.