Cisco ASA with FirePOWER Services IPS, Advanced Malware Protection and URL Filtering – 3 Year Subscription License

Protect your network perimeter with a hardened, integrated security solution that blends Cisco ASA’s robust firewall capabilities with FirePOWER Services. This 3-year subscription license covers a single appliance and unlocks an advanced blend of IPS, malware protection, and URL filtering designed to block evolving threats, improve visibility, and simplify policy enforcement across users, devices, and locations. Built for organizations seeking a unified, scalable approach to threat defense, this license delivers continuous protection and updates so you can focus on business priorities rather than security gaps.

• Unified threat protection across network edges: This solution combines Cisco ASA’s proven firewall with FirePOWER IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, and URL Filtering in one integrated platform. Benefit from real-time threat intelligence, multi-vector protection, and centralized policy management, so you can block exploits before they reach endpoints and reduce dwell time for attackers.
• Adaptive Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Dynamic, signature-based and behavior-based inspection protects traffic at the edge and between segments. With regularly updated signatures and intelligent anomaly detection, the IPS reduces exposure to zero-day exploits and evasive techniques while maintaining network performance through optimized inspection rules.
• Advanced Malware Protection (AMP): Comprehensive malware defense that analyzes files and links at rest and in motion. AMP provides file reputation insights, retrospective analytics, and cloud-delivered protection to detect, contain, and remediate malware across the network, endpoints, and cloud environments—helping minimize infection risk and accelerate incident response.
• URL Filtering for safer browsing: Enforce web access policies with category-based filtering, safe-search enforcement, and control over risky or malicious sites. By restricting access to harmful content and preventing data leakage through web channels, this feature reduces risk to users and helps maintain compliance across the organization.
• 3-year licensing for a single appliance: This long-term subscription license simplifies budgeting while ensuring ongoing access to software features, signature updates, threat intelligence, and support for the enrolled Cisco ASA with FirePOWER installation. Designed for steady performance over time, it enables predictable security operations without recurring renewal surprises.

Technical Details of Cisco ASA with FirePOWER Services IPS, Advanced Malware Protection and URL Filtering - 3 Year

• Appliance count: 1 unit included under the license
• Licensing term: 3-year subscription
• Security features: IPS, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and URL Filtering included
• Deployment model: On-premises security appliance designed for network edge protection
• Management integration: Works with Cisco ASA management workflows and FirePOWER Management Center for policy control and visibility
• Updates and intelligence: Continuous delivery of security signatures, reputation data, and threat intelligence during the license term

How to install Cisco ASA with FirePOWER Services

• Prepare and verify prerequisites: Ensure you have the compatible Cisco ASA hardware, the 3-year subscription license activated, and access to management interfaces. Confirm network topology aligns with recommended deployment patterns for IPS inspection and URL filtering policies.
• Deploy the appliance: Rack, power on, and connect interfaces according to your network design (inside, outside, and any optional DMZ or VPN segments). Verify connectivity to management systems and update to the latest stable firmware supported by the FirePOWER Services suite.
• Access management consoles: Use the Cisco ASDM or FirePOWER Management Center (FMC) to begin initial configuration. Import or assign the 3-year license, enable FirePOWER services, and link the ASA with the FirePOWER module for centralized control.
• Configure security policies: Create and apply IPS policies, AMP settings, and URL Filtering rules aligned with your organization’s risk tolerance and compliance requirements. Segment policies by user groups, locations, and device types to optimize performance and protection.
• Enable monitoring and updates: Turn on automatic updates for signatures and threat intelligence. Set up monitoring dashboards and alerting to track blocked events, threats detected, and policy efficacy. Regularly review daily security reports to refine rules and stay ahead of evolving threats.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does the 3-year subscription license cover? A: It provides access to the Cisco ASA with FirePOWER Services features (IPS, AMP, and URL Filtering) for a single appliance, including software updates, threat intelligence, and support for the term of the license.
• Q: Can I upgrade or transfer this license to another appliance? A: Licenses are typically tied to the appliance and licensing terms; consult Cisco or your reseller for transfer or upgrade options based on your deployment.
• Q: Is this suitable for small to midsize networks? A: Yes, the integrated ASA with FirePOWER Services offers scalable protection that suits small and mid-sized environments, with policy-based controls and centralized management to simplify operations.
• Q: How are updates delivered? A: Updates for signatures, threat intelligence, and policy frameworks are delivered through the FirePOWER intelligence feeds and Cisco security services, with automatic or scheduled refresh options to maintain current protection levels.
• Q: What deployment scenarios are supported? A: On-premises deployment on a dedicated ASA appliance, with optional integration into broader Cisco security ecosystems and management centers to extend visibility across on-site and remote locations.