Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defense: Malware and URL - 3 Year Subscription License (1 Appliance)

Protect your network with a rigorous, all-in-one security solution designed for fast, scalable threat defense. The Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defense Malware and URL subscription license provides three years of continuous malware protection, advanced URL filtering, and comprehensive threat defense for a single appliance. Delivered electronically for quick deployment, this license keeps your Cisco FirePOWER environment up-to-date with the latest threat intelligence, enabling proactive protection against evolving cyber threats while simplifying license management and renewal.

• Elevate your security posture with built-in Malware Protection and URL Filtering integrated directly into Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defense. This combination delivers real-time malware detection, fileless threat protection, and precise URL categorization to block access to known malicious sites. With a 3-year subscription, you gain ongoing signature updates and threat intelligence feeds that evolve as attackers adapt, helping to minimize dwell time and reduce the risk of data exfiltration. The solution is designed to minimize false positives, ensuring your teams stay productive while threats are kept at bay.
• Comprehensive Threat Defense and IPS capabilities for proactive defense. The product combines next-generation intrusion prevention with up-to-date threat intelligence to inspect inbound and outbound traffic across the network perimeter. It supports both signature-based and behavior-based detection, rapid event correlation, and automated policy enforcement. This enables granular access controls, swift containment of compromised hosts, and contextual alerts that empower security analysts to investigate incidents quickly and accurately.
• Flexible licensing and streamlined deployment. This offering is a 3-year, subscription-based license covering 1 Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defense appliance. Electronic license delivery simplifies procurement and reduces key-management overhead, enabling faster onboarding. The license is designed to integrate seamlessly with Cisco’s security ecosystem, allowing centralized management via Cisco Secure platforms and Firepower Management Center (FMC). Renewal planning becomes straightforward, helping IT budgets stay predictable as your network grows.
• Optimized performance and operational efficiency. Deploying malware protection, URL filtering, and threat defense on a single appliance reduces complexity, lowering latency and administrative overhead. Automatic signature updates and policy tuning improve threat remediation speed while preserving network throughput. The solution scales to support small offices, branch locations, and enterprise environments, delivering reliable protection even during peak traffic periods without sacrificing user experience.
• Strong value proposition, support, and compliance readiness. A 3-year license enables long-range budgeting and consistent protection windows, minimizing renewal friction. Cisco’s security ecosystem provides ongoing updates, advisories, and integration with Cisco SecureX for enhanced orchestration and investigation workflows. The Malware and URL package aligns with governance and compliance requirements by maintaining auditable security controls and a clear defensive posture across on-premises appliances and hybrid deployments.

Technical Details of Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defense, Malware and URL - Subscription License - 1 Appliance - 3 Year

• License Type: Subscription License
• License Term: 3 Years
• Appliances Covered: 1 Appliance
• Included Features: Malware Protection, URL Filtering, Threat Defense (IPS), and integrated threat intelligence
• Delivery Method: Electronic License Key
• Platform: Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defense (FTD)
• Vendor: Cisco Systems

how to install Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defense

• Verify compatibility and prerequisites for your Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defense appliance, including hardware compatibility, firmware requirements, and network topology considerations.
• Obtain the 3-year Malware and URL subscription license and activate it within Cisco Secure or Firepower Management Center (FMC) to associate the license with the target appliance.
• Enable Malware Protection and URL Filtering policies, import the latest threat intelligence updates, and configure policy rules that align with your security posture, access controls, and business requirements.
• Apply automatic signature updates and enable scheduled updates to ensure ongoing protection against emerging threats, while tuning policies to minimize false positives and optimize network performance.
• Validate deployment by monitoring logs and dashboards, testing protections in a controlled environment, and integrating with your SIEM or SOAR platform for centralized detection and response workflows.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does the 3-year license cover?

  A: It covers Malware Protection, URL Filtering, and Threat Defense for one Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defense appliance over a three-year period, including ongoing signature updates and threat intelligence feeds during that time.

• Q: Can this license be used for multiple appliances?

  A: This specific SKU licenses a single appliance. If multiple devices require protection, separate licenses or a multi-appliance bundle would be needed.

• Q: Is electronic license delivery immediate?

  A: Yes. The license is issued electronically and can be activated quickly after purchase, enabling faster deployment and reduced downtime.

• Q: Do I need additional support to access updates?

  A: Optional Cisco software support or maintenance offerings may be available to ensure continued access to updates and technical assistance beyond the base license term.

• Q: How does this license integrate with Cisco SecureX?

  A: The Malware and URL package is designed to integrate with Cisco SecureX for improved orchestration, investigation, and workflow automation across Cisco security products.