Cisco VDP Advanced Enterprise Upgrade
Upgrade your Cisco VDP Advanced Enterprise license to the Advanced Enterprise version to unlock the latest security features and ensure ongoing compliance for your network infrastructure.
- Access to: Latest security intelligence and advanced threat detection capabilities for proactive defense.
- Coverage for: Continued access to essential VDP features and ongoing vendor support for uninterrupted operation.
- Protection against: Evolving cyber threats and potential compliance gaps with updated software functionalities.
- Entitlement to: Advanced reporting, policy management, and threat analysis tools for better network visibility.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco software license upgrade that moves your existing VDP Advanced Enterprise deployment to the Advanced Enterprise tier. It ensures you have access to the most current security features, threat intelligence, and compliance tools available from Cisco for your virtual data protection environment.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for securing their virtualized data environments. It integrates into existing Cisco security stacks, providing an essential upgrade path to maintain a strong security posture without requiring a full hardware replacement.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Gain access to the latest threat intelligence and advanced detection mechanisms.
- Compliance Assurance: Stay current with regulatory requirements through updated software features and reporting.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted service and support for your VDP platform.
- Feature Parity: Maintain access to all Advanced Enterprise features previously available.
- Simplified Upgrade Path: A straightforward license upgrade process to the most current offering.
This Cisco license upgrade is the ideal choice for businesses seeking to maintain advanced security and compliance without the complexity of a new system deployment.
What This Enables
Access to Latest Security Features
Enable teams to defend against emerging cyber threats by upgrading to the latest security intelligence and advanced detection capabilities. This ensures your virtual data protection environment remains robust against new attack vectors.
virtualization environments, security operations, data protection strategy, ongoing threat management
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Streamline adherence to industry regulations and data privacy laws by ensuring your VDP platform includes the most current compliance-relevant features. This upgrade helps avoid penalties and maintain trust with stakeholders.
compliance-driven operations, data governance, risk management frameworks, audit readiness
Ensure Uninterrupted Operation
Automate the process of maintaining vendor support and access to critical updates for your VDP platform. This prevents service disruptions and ensures your IT team can rely on consistent vendor assistance.
business continuity planning, IT infrastructure management, mission-critical systems, vendor support agreements
Key Features
Upgrade Path to Advanced Enterprise
Ensures access to the most current and advanced security features and threat intelligence from Cisco.
Subscription Billing Model
Provides predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software updates and support.
Platform Software License
Enables enhanced security capabilities for your virtual data protection environment without requiring new hardware.
Vendor Support Entitlement
Guarantees access to Cisco's technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Compliance Feature Updates
Helps organizations meet evolving regulatory requirements through updated software functionalities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent data protection and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced security features essential for protecting sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other privacy laws, necessitating robust security solutions to protect patient health information (PHI) and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle highly confidential client information and are subject to strict data privacy and security standards, requiring advanced protection against breaches and unauthorized access.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and intellectual property is critical, as cyber threats can disrupt production and compromise sensitive designs or trade secrets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between VDP Advanced Enterprise and Advanced Enterprise?
The Advanced Enterprise version typically includes the latest security features, threat intelligence updates, and potentially enhanced reporting or management capabilities compared to the previous Advanced Enterprise tier.
Does this upgrade require new hardware?
This is a software license upgrade. It is designed to enhance the capabilities of your existing Cisco VDP platform and generally does not require new hardware unless specified by Cisco for specific feature enablement.
How long is the license term?
As this is a subscription billing model, the license term is typically annual or multi-year, providing continuous access to features and support for the duration of the subscription.
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.