Cisco FirePOWER IPS and Apps - Subscription License - 1 Appliance - 3 Year

Experience enterprise-grade network security with a robust, time-tested license that keeps your Cisco FirePOWER IPS and Apps defenses current and effective. This subscription license covers a single appliance for three full years, delivering ongoing intrusion prevention, advanced application visibility and control, and access to the latest threat intelligence. Designed for fast deployment and easy management, this license helps you maintain strong protection against evolving threats while simplifying policy administration across your network. With Cisco FirePOWER, you gain a comprehensive security posture that scales with your organization, providing proactive protection without sacrificing performance or operational efficiency. The 3-year term ensures you stay up-to-date with signature updates, rule enhancements, and policy improvements, so your defenses adapt as fast as the threat landscape.

• Comprehensive intrusion prevention and threat protection: The IPS engine delivers real-time signature updates, anomaly detection, and proactive blocking to mitigate known and emerging attacks, helping to minimize dwell time for threats within your network.
• Advanced application visibility and control: Identify and categorize traffic by application, enforce granular policies, and limit or allow specific app behaviors to reduce risk and optimize bandwidth usage across the network.
• Three-year subscription for sustained security: The license guarantees ongoing software updates, threat intelligence feeds, and access to evolving protection capabilities for the entire term, ensuring your defenses stay current without renewal gaps.
• Single-appliance licensing for simplicity: One license covers a single Cisco FirePOWER appliance, streamlining deployment, management, and auditing while reducing licensing complexity for small to mid-sized deployments.
• Seamless integration within the Cisco security ecosystem: Works in tandem with Cisco Firepower Management Center and Firepower Threat Defense deployments, enabling centralized policy management, scalable protection, and consistent security across distributed sites.

Technical Details of Cisco FirePOWER IPS and Apps - Subscription License - 1 Appliance - 3 Year

• License Type: Subscription
• Coverage: 1 Appliance
• Term: 3 Years
• Includes: IPS signatures and rule updates; application visibility and control; threat intelligence updates
• Management Compatibility: Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) on supported appliances
• Renewal/Support: Renewal options available to extend protection beyond the initial term; ongoing access to updates and intelligence during the license period
• Platform Notes: Designed for Cisco FirePOWER-enabled devices and integrated FMC/FTD deployments; performance expectations vary by hardware model and network throughput

how to install Cisco FirePOWER IPS and Apps

• Prepare your Cisco FirePOWER appliance and verify it is online, licensed for FirePOWER services, and enrolled in the appropriate management platform (FMC/FTD).
• Access the Cisco management console (FMC or the embedded FTD interface) and navigate to the licensing or entitlement section to import or activate the Subscription License for IPS and Apps.
• Apply the license to the licensed appliance, ensuring the correct device ID or serial number is associated with the subscription to enable IPS signatures, app visibility, and updates.
• Enable and configure the IPS policies and application control rules tailored to your network, starting with a baseline security policy and refining it as traffic patterns become clearer.
• Schedule automatic updates for IPS signatures and threat intelligence, verify that the appliance is receiving updates on a regular cadence, and monitor health and performance to confirm protections are active.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does this license include? A: The license provides a 3-year subscription for 1 Cisco FirePOWER appliance, including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) signatures and updates, application visibility and control, and ongoing threat intelligence updates, with management integration through FMC/FTD.
• Q: Does the 3-year term cover software updates and threat intelligence? A: Yes. The subscription includes regular software updates, signature updates, and threat intelligence feeds to keep protections current against evolving threats.
• Q: Can I use this license on any Cisco FirePOWER appliance? A: The license is designed for a single Cisco FirePOWER appliance and requires compatibility with your device and management platform (FMC/FTD). Ensure your hardware and software versions align with Cisco’s requirements for IPS and Apps features.
• Q: Is the license transferable to another device if I upgrade? A: Transferability depends on Cisco licensing terms. In most cases, licenses are tied to the specific appliance, and a new license or transfer process is required to move protections to a different device. Check with your Cisco reseller or account representative for the precise transfer policy.
• Q: What happens after the 3-year term ends? A: After expiration, you can renew the subscription to continue protection and access to updates. Renewal options are available to maintain ongoing IPS and App functionality and to keep threat intelligence current.