Cisco Umbrella Professional License
Cisco Umbrella Professional provides essential DNS security and threat protection for your business network over a one-year subscription term.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Safeguard against malware, phishing, and command and control (C2) attacks by blocking malicious domains and IPs.
- DNS Layer Security: Enforce security policies at the DNS level, preventing users from accessing risky websites and services.
- Content and Application Control: Manage user access to specific categories of websites and applications to improve productivity and reduce risk.
- Visibility and Reporting: Gain insights into internet usage and security events with detailed reporting and logging capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Umbrella Professional is a cloud-delivered security service that provides essential protection against internet threats. This platform license unlocks advanced security features, including DNS-layer security, secure web gateway capabilities, and cloud access security broker (CASB) functionality, all managed through a centralized console.
This subscription is designed for businesses of all sizes that rely on IT for their operations. It integrates easily into existing network infrastructures, providing a critical layer of defense without requiring extensive hardware or complex deployment, making enterprise-grade security accessible to SMB and mid-market organizations.
- DNS Security: Blocks access to malicious domains and IPs, preventing malware, phishing, and botnet infections.
- Secure Web Gateway: Inspects web traffic for threats and enforces acceptable use policies.
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): Provides visibility and control over cloud application usage.
- IPsec Tunneling: Securely connects branch offices or remote users to the Umbrella service.
- Reporting and Analytics: Offers detailed insights into internet activity and security events.
Cisco Umbrella Professional offers a powerful, cloud-native security solution that is easy to deploy and manage for businesses seeking to enhance their threat defense posture.
What This Enables
Enable secure internet access for all users
Enable teams to block access to malicious websites and enforce security policies across all devices and locations. Streamline the process of preventing malware infections and phishing attacks before they reach end-users.
organizations with remote workers, businesses with BYOD policies, companies requiring consistent security across all sites
Protect against emerging cyber threats
Automate the blocking of newly discovered threats by leveraging Cisco's global threat intelligence network. Support continuous operation by reducing the risk of downtime caused by ransomware or other advanced attacks.
businesses with critical data, companies facing regulatory compliance, organizations seeking proactive threat mitigation
Gain visibility into internet usage
Streamline the monitoring of internet activity and security events through detailed reporting and logging. Enable IT professionals to identify risky user behavior and potential security policy violations.
companies with compliance requirements, businesses needing to optimize network performance, IT departments managing user access
Key Features
DNS-Layer Security
Prevents users from connecting to malicious domains, effectively blocking malware, phishing, and botnets at the earliest point of contact.
Secure Web Gateway
Inspects web traffic for threats and enforces acceptable use policies, providing a crucial layer of defense against web-based attacks.
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Offers visibility and control over cloud application usage, helping to prevent data leakage and ensure compliance with cloud service policies.
Global Threat Intelligence
Leverages real-time data from Cisco's Talos security research team to identify and block emerging threats automatically.
Centralized Management Console
Simplifies policy creation, deployment, and reporting, reducing administrative overhead for IT teams.
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 protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security measures to safeguard patient health information (PHI) from breaches and cyberattacks.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle highly confidential client information, demanding comprehensive security to prevent data theft and maintain client trust.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process significant amounts of customer payment data, requiring strong security to prevent breaches and comply with PCI DSS standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella Professional?
Cisco Umbrella Professional is a cloud-delivered security service that provides DNS-layer security, a secure web gateway, and CASB capabilities. It protects your business from internet threats like malware and phishing.
Who is this license for?
This license is designed for SMB and mid-market companies that use IT for their own operations. It is suitable for IT Managers, IT Professionals, and Business Owners looking to enhance their cybersecurity without enterprise-level complexity.
How is this license billed?
This is a subscription-based license, billed annually. The term of this specific license is one year.
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.