Cisco Web Security Appliance Licensing
This Cisco ELA 2.0 license provides essential web security appliance capabilities, including web security, advanced malware protection, and secure email services for your business network.
- Access to: Advanced web filtering and threat intelligence to block malicious websites and content.
- Coverage for: Protection against sophisticated malware and zero-day threats through integrated AMP.
- Protection against: Email-borne threats and data loss with secure email appliance functionalities.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's latest security updates and feature enhancements for the licensed term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ELA 2.0 platform license unlocks the full potential of the Web Security Appliance (WSA), integrating Web Security Protection (WSP), Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and Secure Malware Analytics (SMA) capabilities. It ensures your organization benefits from robust web filtering, advanced threat defense, and secure email services, all managed through a unified platform.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this licensing solution fits directly into your existing network infrastructure. It provides a critical layer of defense for your internal users and company data, supporting compliance and operational continuity within your server room or network closet.
- Unified Threat Management: Integrates web security, malware defense, and email security into a single licensing framework.
- Advanced Malware Protection: Detects and blocks sophisticated threats, including zero-day exploits and ransomware.
- Secure Email Gateway: Protects against phishing, spam, and malicious attachments targeting your users.
- Content Filtering: Enforces acceptable use policies and blocks access to inappropriate or risky websites.
- Compliance and Reporting: Aids in meeting regulatory requirements and provides visibility into network traffic and threats.
This Cisco licensing ensures your business maintains a strong security posture without the complexity of managing disparate security tools.
What This Enables
Enable advanced web threat protection
Enable teams to block access to malicious websites and prevent the download of malware. Streamline the process of enforcing web usage policies across the organization.
network security, threat prevention, policy enforcement, endpoint protection
Automate malware and zero-day threat detection
Automate the detection and blocking of advanced malware, including zero-day threats and ransomware, through integrated AMP. Provide enhanced visibility into potential threats with secure malware analytics.
advanced threat defense, incident response, security operations, proactive security
Secure email communications
Streamline the protection of email inboxes from phishing, spam, and malicious attachments. Automate the filtering of unwanted or dangerous email content to safeguard users.
email security, data loss prevention, spam filtering, phishing prevention
Key Features
Web Security Protection (WSP)
Protects users from accessing malicious websites and downloading harmful content.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Detects and blocks sophisticated malware, including zero-day threats and ransomware.
Secure Malware Analytics (SMA)
Provides deep analysis of suspicious files to identify advanced threats.
Secure Email Appliance (SEA)
Defends against email-borne threats like phishing, spam, and malware.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures access to the latest features, 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, making advanced web and email security essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect patient health information (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating strong defenses against malware and phishing attacks that could compromise data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring secure internet access and email to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks; securing network access and email is critical to prevent operational disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ELA 2.0?
Cisco Enterprise License Agreements (ELAs) provide a simplified and cost-effective way for organizations to procure and manage Cisco software licenses. ELA 2.0 is an updated version of this program designed for flexibility and value.
What is included in this specific license?
This license bundles Web Security Protection (WSP), Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and Secure Malware Analytics (SMA) for the Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA).
What is the term of this subscription?
The term of the subscription is determined at the time of purchase and is specified in your licensing agreement. Billing is typically annual or multi-year.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.