Cisco Umbrella SIG Essentials License
This Cisco Umbrella SIG Essentials license provides one year of advanced security and network visibility for your business operations.
- Enhanced Security: Coverage for advanced threat protection and secure internet access.
- Network Visibility: Protection against malware, phishing, and malicious domains.
- Compliance Support: Entitlement to features that aid in meeting regulatory requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Access to ongoing software updates and security intelligence.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Umbrella SIG Essentials license is a one-year subscription that unlocks critical security capabilities for your organization's internet traffic. It provides essential protection against a wide range of online threats, including malware, phishing, and botnets, while offering visibility into internet usage patterns.
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 your existing infrastructure to provide a foundational layer of cloud-delivered security without requiring extensive hardware or complex management.
- Cloud-Delivered Security: Provides security from the cloud, reducing the need for on-premises hardware.
- Threat Protection: Blocks access to malicious websites, domains, and IP addresses.
- DNS Layer Security: Enforces security policies at the DNS level for broad protection.
- Visibility and Reporting: Offers insights into internet usage and security events.
- Simplified Management: Easy to deploy and manage through a centralized web portal.
This Cisco Umbrella license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking essential, cloud-based security to protect their business operations.
What This Enables
Enable secure internet access for all users
Enable teams to block access to malicious websites and enforce security policies across all connected devices. This ensures a safer browsing experience and reduces the risk of infections.
organizations with remote workers, businesses using cloud applications, companies with BYOD policies, teams managing multiple office locations
Streamline threat prevention and response
Streamline the process of identifying and blocking emerging threats through automated security intelligence. This reduces the burden on IT staff and minimizes exposure to new attack vectors.
businesses with limited IT security staff, companies experiencing an increase in security alerts, organizations needing to automate security tasks
Automate security policy enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies at the DNS level, ensuring consistent protection regardless of user location or device. This simplifies policy management and improves compliance.
organizations with distributed workforces, companies requiring granular internet access controls, businesses needing to meet regulatory compliance
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.
Malware and Phishing Protection
Protects users from downloading malware or falling victim to phishing attacks by blocking known malicious sites.
Cloud-Based Architecture
Delivers security from the cloud, offering easy deployment, scalability, and reduced infrastructure overhead.
Centralized Management Console
Provides a single pane of glass for configuring policies, viewing reports, and managing security settings.
One-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to security updates and threat intelligence for the duration of the term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, which Umbrella helps enforce.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA, making secure internet access and threat prevention critical.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information and need to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust through strong security measures.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process customer payment information and manage online operations, requiring protection against threats that could disrupt services or compromise data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Umbrella SIG Essentials?
Cisco Umbrella SIG Essentials is a cloud-delivered security service that provides DNS-layer security, threat intelligence, and policy enforcement to protect your organization's internet access.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for SMB and mid-market businesses looking to enhance their internet security posture. It is suitable for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing their own company's IT infrastructure.
How is this license billed?
This license is a subscription-based offering, billed annually for the one-year term.
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.