Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway Essential
Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway Essential provides foundational cloud-delivered security for your organization's internet access, blocking threats before they reach your network.
- Enhanced Security: Access advanced threat protection against malware, phishing, and command and control callbacks.
- Content Control: Coverage for enforcing acceptable use policies and blocking access to unwanted websites.
- Visibility: Protection against blind spots by providing insight into internet activity across all locations.
- Compliance: Entitlement to a foundational layer of security essential for meeting regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway Essential license provides a cloud-delivered security service that acts as a Secure Internet Gateway (SIG). It offers essential security features to protect your organization's internet access, including DNS-layer security, IP-layer security, and web-layer security to block threats and enforce policies.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who need to secure their organization's internet usage. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing a critical security layer without requiring on-premises hardware.
- DNS-Layer Security: Blocks access to malicious domains and IPs.
- IP-Layer Security: Prevents connections to known malicious IP addresses.
- Web-Layer Security: Inspects web traffic for threats and enforces content policies.
- Cloud-Delivered: No hardware to manage, simplifying deployment and maintenance.
- Policy Enforcement: Granular control over user access to websites and applications.
This essential Cisco Umbrella license offers a straightforward and effective way for SMB and mid-market teams to enhance their internet security posture.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Internet Access
Enable teams to block access to malicious websites and enforce acceptable use policies across the organization. Streamline security operations by centralizing internet security controls in the cloud.
businesses with remote workers, organizations with BYOD policies, companies needing content filtering, networks requiring DNS security
Protect Against Malware and Phishing
Automate the blocking of known malware, phishing sites, and command and control callbacks before they impact users. Support continuous operation by preventing infections that lead to downtime.
companies with limited IT staff, organizations with high internet usage, businesses seeking to reduce security incidents, networks with BYOD policies
Gain Visibility into Internet Activity
Streamline the monitoring of internet traffic to identify risky user behavior and potential threats. Provide IT professionals with the insights needed to proactively manage security risks.
businesses with compliance requirements, organizations needing to audit internet usage, networks with a mix of managed and unmanaged devices, companies with remote employees
Key Features
DNS-Layer Security
Blocks access to malicious domains and IPs, preventing users from reaching dangerous websites.
IP-Layer Security
Prevents connections to known malicious IP addresses, adding another layer of defense.
Web-Layer Security
Inspects web traffic for threats and enforces content policies, controlling what users can access.
Cloud-Delivered Platform
Simplifies deployment and management by eliminating the need for on-premises hardware.
Policy Enforcement
Allows granular control over user access to websites and applications, aligning with business needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making a secure internet gateway essential for preventing breaches.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, which mandate strong security controls to protect patient health information, including securing internet access points.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle customer payment information and often have large networks with many access points, necessitating security to prevent data theft and ensure PCI DSS compliance.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and must maintain strict data privacy, making secure internet access critical to prevent breaches and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway Essential?
It is a cloud-delivered security service that provides essential protection for your organization's internet access. It acts as a Secure Internet Gateway, blocking threats and enforcing policies before they reach your users.
What kind of threats does this license help protect against?
This license helps protect against malware, phishing attacks, and connections to malicious domains and IP addresses. It provides a foundational layer of security against common internet-based threats.
Does this require new hardware?
No, Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway Essential is a cloud-delivered service. It does not require the purchase or management of new on-premises hardware, simplifying deployment.
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.