SonicWall Gateway Anti-Malware, Intrusion Prevention and Application Control — 5-Year Subscription License (1 License) for 02-SSC-2835, 02-SSC-5651, 02-SSC-5656, 02-SSC-5658, 02-SSC-5860, 02-SSC-5861

Protect your network perimeter with a comprehensive security trio designed to safeguard every gateway from evolving threats. The SonicWall Gateway Anti-Malware, Intrusion Prevention and Application Control license delivers robust, multi-layered defense for the most common enterprise attack vectors. This 5-year, single-license subscription is purpose-built for SonicWall gateways, including models 02-SSC-2835, 02-SSC-5651, 02-SSC-5656, 02-SSC-5658, 02-SSC-5860, and 02-SSC-5861. It enables ongoing protection with automatic updates, continuous threat intelligence, and proactive controls that help your organization stay ahead of malware campaigns, zero-day exploits, and sophisticated intrusion attempts. By combining gateway anti-malware with intrusion prevention and application control, this license provides a unified, policy-driven security fabric that simplifies management while strengthening your security posture.

• Unified threat defense for your SonicWall gateway: This license bundles Gateway Anti-Malware, Intrusion Prevention (IPS), and Application Control into a single, easy-to-manage entitlement. You gain proactive protection against malware, exploits, and risky applications before they can impact your network or assets, reducing the attack surface without sacrificing performance. The integrated approach means fewer blind spots and more consistent enforcement across your security stack.
• 5-year subscription for long-term value: With a five-year term, you lock in predictable security costs and ongoing protection without the need for frequent renewals. The license supports continuous pattern updates, signature releases, and intelligence-driven protections that adapt to new threats as they emerge, helping you maintain a resilient security posture over time.
• TAA-compliant licensing for government and regulated environments: This license is designed to meet trade agreement act (TAA) requirements, making it suitable for use in government, education, healthcare, and other regulated sectors that require compliant hardware-based security solutions. You can deploy with confidence in sensitive environments while maintaining procurement compliance.
• Targeted protection for multiple SonicWall gateway models: The license supports a range of popular SonicWall gateways, including 02-SSC-2835, 02-SSC-5651, 02-SSC-5656, 02-SSC-5658, 02-SSC-5860, and 02-SSC-5861. This makes it a versatile option for mixed fleets or environments upgrading from older devices, ensuring consistent security features across your network perimeter.
• Policy-driven control with application visibility and management: Application Control provides granular visibility into what users and devices do on the network. Administrators can prioritize trusted applications, throttle or block risky ones, and enforce security policies that align with business needs. Combined with anti-malware and IPS, you can enforce application-level controls without compromising user experience or network performance.

Technical Details of SonicWall Gateway Anti-Malware, Intrusion Prevention and Application Control

• License Type: Subscription License
• License Term: 5 Years
• Licenses Included: 1 License
• Compliance: TAA Compliant
• Compatible Models (SKU): 02-SSC-2835, 02-SSC-5651, 02-SSC-5656, 02-SSC-5658, 02-SSC-5860, 02-SSC-5861

how to install SonicWall Gateway Anti-Malware

• Prepare your SonicWall device: Ensure your gateway is on a supported firmware version and accessible through the management interface. Verify administrative access and connectivity to the management network to avoid interruptions during license activation.
• Access the management console: Log in to the SonicWall web-based management interface using an administrator account. This is typically done via HTTPS to the device's IP address from a trusted workstation on the network.
• Navigate to the license or subscription area: Locate the License Management or Subscriptions page within the device settings. This is where you manage feature licenses, renewals, and activation of new entitlement.
• Activate or attach the license: Enter the 5-year Subscription License entitlement for Gateway Anti-Malware, Intrusion Prevention, and Application Control. If prompted, upload any required activation file or paste the license key as directed by the device wizard. Confirm the activation to apply the license to the device.
• Enable and configure features: After activation, verify that Gateway Anti-Malware, IPS, and Application Control are enabled. Apply the recommended default security policies or customize rules to fit your network and user behavior. Ensure policy applicability to all zones and interfaces to maximize protection.
• Update and verify protection: Initiate or schedule automatic updates for malware signatures, IPS rules, and application control databases. Monitor dashboards for threat events and performance metrics, and adjust signatures or policies as needed to maintain protection without impacting legitimate traffic.
• Validate deployment: Run through a quick validation to ensure legitimate applications are not blocked and that malware and intrusion protections are actively enforcing. Test in a controlled window to confirm that the security layers work in harmony and that your users experience minimal disruption.

Frequently asked questions

• What does this license include? This license provides integrated protection across three security domains—Gateway Anti-Malware, Intrusion Prevention (IPS), and Application Control—for compatible SonicWall gateways. It is a single, consolidated subscription that covers one device for five years, simplifying management and renewal.
• How long does the license last? The license term is five years, offering long-term protection and predictable budgeting. Renewal options are available through authorized channels at the end of the term.
• Is the license compliant with government procurement requirements? Yes. This license is TAA compliant, making it suitable for use in government agencies and other organizations subject to trade compliance requirements.
• Can I use this license on multiple SonicWall devices? The license is described as a single-license entitlement for one gateway. If you operate multiple gateways, you will need separate licenses for each device per the licensing terms.
• What protections are included by combining Anti-Malware, IPS, and Application Control? Gateway Anti-Malware provides real-time malware detection and prevention, Intrusion Prevention blocks exploit attempts and suspicious traffic patterns, and Application Control allows visibility and control over apps and services running on the network. Together, they deliver layered defense, reduce attack surfaces, and help enforce organizational policies with minimal interference to legitimate business activity.
• How are updates delivered and applied? Updates for malware signatures, IPS rule sets, and application control databases are delivered automatically as part of the subscription. It is recommended to enable automatic updates to maintain up-to-date protection against emerging threats.