Cisco Umbrella Branch for ISR 4321
Cisco Umbrella Branch for ISR 4321 provides essential cloud-delivered security for your branch network, protecting users and devices from internet threats.
- Enhanced Security: Delivers DNS-layer security and threat intelligence to block malicious domains and IPs.
- Simplified Management: Cloud-based console offers easy policy configuration and visibility across all branches.
- Integrated Solution: Leverages your existing Cisco ISR 4321 hardware for seamless deployment.
- Subscription Term: Provides continuous security updates and access to the latest threat intelligence.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Umbrella Branch for ISR 4321 is a subscription-based platform license that extends cloud-delivered security capabilities to your branch office network. It provides DNS-layer security, threat intelligence, and visibility to protect users and devices from malware, phishing, and other internet threats directly at the branch.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations seeking to secure their distributed workforce and branch locations without deploying complex on-premises security appliances. It integrates directly with Cisco ISR 4321 routers, making it a cost-effective way to enhance security posture.
- DNS-Layer Security: Blocks access to malicious websites and domains before a connection is made.
- Threat Intelligence: Utilizes a global threat intelligence network to identify and block emerging threats.
- Content Filtering: Enforces acceptable use policies by blocking access to specific categories of websites.
- Reporting and Visibility: Provides insights into internet usage and security events across the branch.
- Cloud-Delivered: Security policies and updates are managed centrally via the Umbrella cloud console.
Secure your branch network efficiently with Cisco Umbrella Branch, offering enterprise-grade security without the enterprise complexity for growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable secure internet access for branch users
Enable teams to protect branch office users from malware, phishing, and other internet threats by blocking access to malicious domains and IPs. Streamline security policy enforcement across distributed locations with cloud-based management.
organizations with multiple physical locations, businesses with remote or traveling employees, companies requiring consistent security policies, networks with Cisco ISR routers
Enhance visibility into branch network activity
Streamline the monitoring of internet usage and security events within branch offices, providing IT professionals with actionable insights. Automate the identification of potential security risks and policy violations across the distributed network.
businesses with compliance requirements, companies needing to track internet usage, IT departments managing remote sites, organizations seeking to reduce security blind spots
Protect against emerging cyber threats
Automate the blocking of known and emerging threats using Cisco's global threat intelligence network. Enable teams to proactively defend against new attack vectors without manual intervention or constant signature updates.
companies operating in high-threat environments, businesses with limited dedicated security staff, organizations prioritizing proactive threat prevention, networks requiring up-to-date security intelligence
Key Features
DNS-Layer Security
Blocks access to malicious websites and domains at the earliest point of connection, preventing malware and phishing attacks.
Cloud-Based Threat Intelligence
Leverages a global network to identify and block emerging threats in real-time, ensuring continuous protection.
Content Filtering
Enforces acceptable use policies by blocking access to unproductive or inappropriate website categories.
Reporting and Visibility
Provides clear insights into internet usage and security events, aiding in troubleshooting and policy refinement.
Integration with ISR 4321
Utilizes existing Cisco hardware, reducing the need for additional security appliances and simplifying deployment.
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 advanced threat blocking essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA compliance, necessitating strong security measures to prevent breaches and unauthorized access.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors handle customer payment information and require secure networks to prevent data breaches and maintain customer trust, especially with distributed locations.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client data, requiring advanced security to prevent espionage, data loss, and maintain client privilege.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella Branch?
Cisco Umbrella Branch is a cloud-delivered security service that extends security protections to branch office networks. It uses DNS-layer security and threat intelligence to block threats before they reach users and devices.
What does this license enable on my ISR 4321?
This license enables the Cisco Umbrella Branch software features on your Cisco ISR 4321 router. It allows the router to act as a security enforcement point, directing traffic through Umbrella's cloud security services.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, providing continuous access to security updates and threat intelligence for the duration of the subscription term.
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.