Cisco Umbrella Professional for Service Providers
Cisco Umbrella Professional for Service Providers delivers essential cloud-delivered security services to protect your business from internet threats.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Safeguard against malware, phishing, and other online threats across all devices and locations.
- DNS-Layer Security: Block access to malicious websites and domains before they can impact your network.
- Visibility and Control: Gain insights into internet usage and enforce security policies to protect sensitive data.
- Cloud-Delivered Simplicity: Easily deploy and manage security without complex on-premises hardware.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Umbrella Professional for Service Providers is a cloud-based security platform that provides essential protection against internet threats. It offers DNS-layer security, threat intelligence, and policy enforcement to safeguard your business operations.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure their own networks and user activity. It integrates into existing IT environments, providing a critical layer of defense without requiring extensive hardware investments.
- Secure Internet Access: Protect users from malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks at the DNS layer.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce security policies based on user, device, or application.
- Threat Intelligence: Benefit from Cisco's global threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging threats.
- Activity Visibility: Monitor internet usage and identify potential security risks or policy violations.
- Simplified Management: A cloud-based console allows for easy configuration and ongoing management.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade security delivered through a flexible, cloud-based platform designed for your business needs.
What This Enables
Enable secure internet access for all users
Enable teams to block access to malicious websites and domains, preventing malware infections and phishing attacks. Streamline security policy enforcement across your organization's network and devices.
corporate networks, remote work environments, BYOD policies
Gain visibility into internet usage
Automate the logging and reporting of internet activity to identify potential security risks and policy violations. Provide IT professionals with the data needed to investigate suspicious behavior and ensure compliance.
network monitoring, security auditing, compliance reporting
Protect against emerging threats
Leverage real-time threat intelligence to automatically block newly identified malicious domains and IP addresses. Ensure continuous protection against evolving cyber threats without manual intervention.
proactive threat defense, security posture management, incident prevention
Key Features
DNS-Layer Security
Blocks access to malicious domains and IPs at the earliest point of connection, preventing threats before they reach your network.
Cloud-Based Threat Intelligence
Utilizes Cisco's global intelligence network to identify and block emerging threats in real-time.
Web Content Filtering
Allows organizations to block access to specific categories of websites to enforce acceptable use policies.
Application Visibility and Control
Provides insights into application usage and allows for blocking or limiting access to specific applications.
Centralized Management Console
Offers a single pane of glass for configuring policies, viewing reports, and managing security settings.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and maintain regulatory compliance, making advanced threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating strong security measures to safeguard patient information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses often face high volumes of online transactions and customer interactions, making them targets for cyberattacks that require comprehensive protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella Professional?
Cisco Umbrella Professional is a cloud-delivered security service that provides DNS-layer protection against internet threats. It helps block malware, phishing, and other malicious activity before it impacts your network.
How does Cisco Umbrella protect my business?
It works by inspecting DNS requests and blocking access to known malicious domains and IPs. It also offers web content filtering and application visibility to enforce security policies and protect against a wide range of threats.
Is this license suitable for my SMB?
Yes, Cisco Umbrella Professional is designed for businesses of all sizes, including SMBs, offering enterprise-grade security without the complexity of on-premises hardware.
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.