Cisco Umbrella Platform Allocation License - 3 Year Term
Secure your organization's digital assets with a 3-year Cisco Umbrella Platform license, providing essential security capabilities and ensuring ongoing compliance.
- License Term: Enjoy continuous security coverage and predictable budgeting with a 3-year subscription term.
- Platform Access: Unlock advanced security features and centralized management for your network infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements and industry standards with robust security controls.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted access to critical security updates and threat intelligence.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 3-year platform license allocation for Cisco Umbrella, a cloud-delivered security service. It enables organizations to deploy and manage essential security functions such as DNS-layer security, secure web gateway, cloud access security broker, and firewall capabilities to protect users and data from threats across all locations and devices.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license integrates into existing network infrastructures, whether on-premises or cloud-based. It serves as a foundational element for a layered security strategy, simplifying security operations and enhancing threat visibility without requiring extensive hardware investments.
- Cloud-Delivered Security: Deploy security policies from the cloud, reducing the need for on-premises hardware.
- DNS-Layer Security: Block access to malicious websites and domains before connections are made.
- Web Security: Inspect web traffic for malware and enforce acceptable use policies.
- CASB Functionality: Gain visibility and control over cloud application usage.
- Centralized Management: Manage security policies and view reports from a single console.
This Cisco Umbrella platform license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable secure internet access for all users
Enable teams to enforce security policies consistently across all user devices and locations. Streamline the process of blocking malicious websites and preventing malware infections before they impact the network.
remote workforce, hybrid work environments, branch offices, BYOD policies
Protect against advanced threats
Automate the detection and blocking of advanced threats like ransomware and phishing attacks through integrated security intelligence. Provide continuous protection that adapts to emerging cyber threats.
cloud-first organizations, SaaS application users, mobile device management
Gain visibility into cloud application usage
Streamline the management of cloud application security by gaining visibility into sanctioned and unsanctioned app usage. Automate the enforcement of security policies for cloud services.
SaaS adoption strategies, cloud security posture management, data loss prevention
Key Features
DNS-Layer Security
Blocks access to malicious domains and IPs, preventing users from visiting dangerous websites and downloading malware.
Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
Inspects web traffic for threats and enforces acceptable use policies, protecting users from web-based attacks.
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Provides visibility and control over cloud application usage, helping to prevent data leakage and enforce security policies for SaaS applications.
Firewall
Offers application-aware firewall capabilities to control traffic based on application and user identity.
Centralized Management Console
Simplifies policy creation, deployment, and reporting across the entire organization from a single interface.
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 Cisco Umbrella helps address through advanced threat protection and policy enforcement.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA regulations. Cisco Umbrella provides critical security layers to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, necessitating strong security measures to prevent data theft and maintain client trust, aligning with Cisco Umbrella's protective capabilities.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process significant amounts of customer data, including payment information, making them targets for cyberattacks. Cisco Umbrella helps protect point-of-sale systems and customer databases from threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella Platform Allocation?
Cisco Umbrella Platform Allocation is a licensing model that grants access to the Cisco Umbrella security platform for a specified term. It enables organizations to deploy various security services like DNS security, web security, and CASB to protect their users and data.
What is the term of this license?
This specific license has a 3-year term, providing continuous security coverage and predictable budgeting for your organization over an extended period.
Who is the target buyer for this license?
This license is designed for businesses, including SMB and mid-market companies, that use IT for their own operations. It is not intended for resellers or other IT service providers.
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.