Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway Essentials
Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway Essentials provides foundational internet security and visibility for your business network, enabling essential threat protection.
- Essential Security: Access to core security features to block malware, phishing, and malicious domains.
- Visibility and Control: Gain insights into internet usage and enforce security policies across your network.
- Simplified Management: A cloud-delivered service that reduces the need for on-premises hardware.
- Subscription Term: Continuous protection and access to updates throughout the licensed subscription period.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway Essentials is a cloud-delivered security platform that provides foundational protection against internet threats. It acts as a secure internet gateway, blocking access to malicious websites, phishing attempts, and malware before they reach your users or devices.
This essential licensing is designed for businesses seeking to enhance their security posture without the complexity of traditional security appliances. It is ideal for IT Managers and Business Owners who need to protect their internal network and users from common internet-based threats.
- DNS-Layer Security: Blocks access to malicious domains at the DNS level, preventing threats before they execute.
- Web Content Filtering: Enforces acceptable use policies by blocking access to specific categories of websites.
- Malware Protection: Automatically blocks known malicious IPs and domains associated with malware distribution.
- Phishing Prevention: Identifies and blocks access to phishing sites designed to steal credentials.
- Cloud-Delivered Service: Eliminates the need for on-premises hardware, simplifying deployment and management.
Protect your business from internet threats with Cisco Umbrella SIG Essentials, offering essential security and visibility for SMB and mid-market teams.
What This Enables
Enable essential internet threat blocking
Enable teams to automatically block access to known malicious domains and IPs, preventing malware and phishing attacks from reaching end-users. Streamline security operations by reducing the manual effort required to identify and block threats.
network security, endpoint protection, cloud security, threat intelligence
Enforce acceptable internet usage policies
Streamline the enforcement of acceptable use policies by blocking access to unproductive or inappropriate website categories. Automate policy application across all connected devices, ensuring consistent compliance.
policy enforcement, content filtering, user access control, network governance
Gain visibility into internet activity
Enable teams to gain visibility into the websites and applications users are accessing across the internet. Support security investigations and compliance audits by providing detailed logs of internet traffic.
network monitoring, security analytics, incident response, compliance reporting
Key Features
DNS-Layer Security
Blocks access to malicious domains and IPs at the earliest point of contact, preventing threats before they can impact your network.
Web Content Filtering
Enforces acceptable use policies and enhances productivity by blocking access to unwanted website categories.
Malware and Phishing Protection
Protects users from downloading malware or falling victim to phishing scams by blocking access to known malicious sites.
Cloud-Delivered Platform
Reduces IT overhead and simplifies management by providing security as a service, eliminating the need for on-premises hardware.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest security intelligence and features, providing ongoing protection and compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, which Cisco Umbrella helps address by blocking access to fraudulent sites.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient data (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, making it critical to prevent breaches caused by malware or phishing attacks that Cisco Umbrella mitigates.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and need to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust, which is supported by blocking access to malicious internet resources.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses handle customer payment information and require strong security to prevent cyberattacks and comply with standards like PCI DSS, benefiting from Umbrella's threat blocking capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway Essentials?
It is a cloud-delivered security service that provides essential internet protection by blocking malicious websites, malware, and phishing attempts at the DNS layer. This Essentials package offers foundational security features for businesses.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for SMB and mid-market companies looking to enhance their internet security posture. It is suitable for IT Managers and Business Owners who need effective, easy-to-manage security without the complexity of enterprise-grade hardware.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for continuous access to the service and its updates. The term of the subscription will be defined at the time of purchase.
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.