Cisco Umbrella Platform+GLD License
This Cisco Umbrella Platform+GLD license provides advanced security and DNS protection for your organization for one year, covering up to 999,999,999 users.
- Extended Protection: Access to advanced security features to safeguard your network and users from evolving threats.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance with robust security controls and logging capabilities.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted business operations through reliable and secure internet access.
- Scalable Security: Adaptable licensing that grows with your organization, from 25,000 to over 99 million users.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Umbrella Platform+GLD license is a subscription-based software entitlement that unlocks advanced security and DNS management capabilities. It provides a foundational layer of protection against internet-based threats, including malware, phishing, and command and control (C2) callbacks, ensuring a secure online environment for your users.
This platform license is designed for mid-market to enterprise-level organizations that require scalable and robust security solutions. It integrates seamlessly into existing IT infrastructures, offering IT managers and security professionals the tools needed to enforce security policies, gain visibility into internet usage, and protect endpoints without requiring extensive hardware deployment.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Defend against a wide range of internet threats, including malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks.
- DNS Security: Gain visibility and control over internet usage through intelligent DNS resolution and filtering.
- Secure Web Gateway: Enforce security policies and block access to risky websites and content.
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): Monitor and control access to cloud applications to prevent data leakage.
- Identity Management Integration: Seamlessly integrate with existing identity providers for user-based policy enforcement.
This Cisco Umbrella license is the ideal solution for mid-market organizations seeking enterprise-grade security without the associated overhead, ensuring robust protection and compliance.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Internet Access for Remote and On-Premise Users
Enable teams to enforce consistent security policies across all user locations, whether remote or in the office. Streamline the protection of users from malware, phishing, and other internet-based threats through intelligent DNS resolution and web filtering.
distributed workforce, hybrid work environments, branch office deployments, centralized IT management
Automate Threat Detection and Response
Automate the detection and blocking of malicious domains and IPs, reducing the burden on security analysts. Streamline incident response by gaining immediate visibility into threats targeting your organization's internet activity.
security operations centers, incident response teams, proactive threat hunting, managed security services
Gain Visibility and Control Over Cloud Application Usage
Enable security teams to monitor and control the use of cloud applications, preventing data leakage and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. Streamline the process of identifying shadow IT and risky application adoption across the organization.
cloud security posture management, SaaS application governance, data loss prevention, compliance monitoring
Key Features
DNS Security
Protects users from accessing malicious websites and downloading malware by blocking access to dangerous domains.
Secure Web Gateway
Enforces acceptable use policies and blocks access to inappropriate or risky web content, safeguarding users and brand reputation.
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Provides visibility and control over cloud application usage, helping to prevent data exfiltration and ensure compliance.
Threat Intelligence
Leverages real-time threat intelligence to identify and block emerging threats before they impact your organization.
Reporting and Analytics
Offers detailed insights into internet usage and security events, enabling informed decision-making and policy refinement.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security measures to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR, which Umbrella's advanced threat protection and data security features help address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA and other privacy regulations, making robust security essential to protect patient data from cyber threats and ensure continuous access to critical systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, necessitating strong security to prevent breaches and maintain client trust and regulatory compliance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks that can disrupt operations; securing IT and OT systems with advanced threat protection is critical for maintaining productivity and safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella Platform+GLD?
Cisco Umbrella Platform+GLD is a cloud-delivered security service that provides DNS security, a secure web gateway, and cloud access security broker (CASB) capabilities. It protects users from internet-based threats and helps enforce security policies.
What does the 'Platform+GLD' designation mean?
Platform+GLD typically refers to a bundle that includes Cisco Umbrella's core platform features along with Gold-level support and potentially additional advanced security modules, offering enhanced protection and service.
How is this license billed?
This license is a subscription-based offering, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually, for the duration of the license 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.