Cisco Threat Defense Threat and Malware - Subscription License for 1 Appliance - 5 Year

Protect your network with a robust, long-term security solution designed for modern enterprises. The Cisco Threat Defense Threat and Malware Subscription License provides a comprehensive 5-year license for a single Cisco Threat Defense appliance, delivering ongoing protection against evolving threats, advanced malware, and zero-day exploits. This license keeps your defense up to date with Cisco’s industry-leading threat intelligence, signature updates, and behavioral analytics, ensuring your security posture remains strong as threats evolve. Ideal for organizations seeking predictable budgeting, streamlined licensing, and continuous protection across the network, data center, and edge environments, this 5-year subscription empowers your security team to focus on detection, response, and risk reduction rather than license renewals.

With this subscription, you gain access to Cisco’s Threat Defense capabilities, including proactive threat intelligence from the Cisco Talos group, integrated malware protection, and coordinated defenses that work across your security stack. The license is designed for a single appliance, making deployment straightforward and management simple. The 5-year term offers long-term stability, helping you align security procurement with multi-year IT planning and budgeting cycles. By combining comprehensive threat detection with rapid updates and scalable protection, Cisco Threat Defense Threat and Malware helps you reduce dwell time, minimize incident impact, and maintain regulatory compliance across your organization.

• Long-term protection with a fixed 5-year license period for a single Cisco Threat Defense appliance, enabling predictable budgeting and renewal planning.
• Comprehensive threat and malware defense powered by Cisco Talos threat intelligence, integrated sandboxing, and multi-vector protection across network segments.
• Simple per-appliance licensing that simplifies procurement, reduces administrative overhead, and speeds up deployment into existing security architectures.
• Automatic updates and ongoing protection that keep signatures, rules, and behavior-based detections current against new and evolving threats.
• Flexible renewal options to extend protection beyond the initial 5 years, helping you maintain continuous security coverage without gaps.

Technical Details of Cisco Threat Defense Threat and Malware - Subscription License - 1 Appliance - 5 Year

• License Type: Subscription
• Term: 5 Years
• Quantity: 1 Appliance
• Delivery Method: Electronic License
• Appliance Coverage: Cisco Threat Defense Appliance (1 unit)
• Included Protections: Threat and Malware protection, threat intelligence updates, software and content updates
• Platform Compatibility: Cisco Threat Defense appliance family compatible with the Threat Defense workloads
• Support and Updates: Ongoing security updates and threat intelligence during the term

How to install Cisco Threat Defense Threat and Malware - Subscription License - 1 Appliance - 5 Year

Installing and activating the 5-year subscription license on your Cisco Threat Defense appliance is designed to be straightforward while ensuring secure and verified deployment across your environment. Follow these general steps to activate and begin using the license. Note that exact screens and prompts may vary slightly depending on your appliance model and software version.

• Prepare the appliance: Ensure the Cisco Threat Defense appliance is powered on, reachable on the management network, and running a compatible software version that supports the Threat and Malware features.
• Acquire the license: Obtain the electronic license package for the 5-year term through the authorized Cisco licensing portal or your approved reseller, ensuring the license is tied to the correct appliance serial number.
• Apply the license: Access the appliance management console (CLI or GUI), navigate to the licensing or activation section, and input or import the license key or file supplied in the electronic package.
• Activate the term: Confirm the license activation to bind the 5-year term to the appliance, verify the license status, and ensure the Threat Defense features are enabled for protection coverage.
• Verify and configure protections: Confirm that threat intelligence feeds, malware defense modules, and behavioral analytics are active. Enable automatic updates and verify connectivity to Cisco security services if required.
• Validate monitoring and alerts: Review the appliance dashboard to confirm that protection is in effect, check for any configuration recommendations, and set alert thresholds and notification preferences for security events.
• Plan for renewal: Mark renewal dates in your procurement calendar and ensure your organization’s budgeting aligns with potential license extension to maintain uninterrupted protection.

Frequently asked questions

• What is included with the Cisco Threat Defense Threat and Malware - Subscription License for 1 Appliance - 5 Year? The license provides threat and malware protection for a single Cisco Threat Defense appliance for a full 5-year term, including ongoing updates to threat intelligence, signatures, and defense capabilities to protect against evolving threats.
• How many appliances does this license cover? This license covers one Cisco Threat Defense appliance. If you have multiple appliances, additional licenses would be required per device.
• Can the license term be renewed after the 5 years? Yes. Cisco offers renewal options to extend protection beyond the initial 5-year term, helping you maintain continuous security coverage.
• How are updates delivered under this license? Updates are delivered as part of the ongoing subscription, including threat intelligence updates, signature updates, and software content updates to keep defenses current against new threats.
• Is technical support included with the license? Support levels and access are determined by Cisco’s licensing terms and the specific service levels included with the license. Review the purchase agreement for exact support coverage and response times, and coordinate with your Cisco account team for any upgrade needs.