Cisco ASA5508 Threat Defense Malware Protection License
The Cisco ASA5508 Threat Defense is an advanced security license designed for organizations requiring comprehensive threat defense capabilities on their ASA 5508 platform. This malware protection and URL filtering solution delivers enterprise-grade security with SMS-1000 entitlement, enabling organizations to protect critical network traffic from advanced threats, malicious content, and unauthorized access. Perfect for mid-market enterprises and large organizations deploying Cisco ASA 5508 appliances across distributed networks.
This license-only product enhances your existing ASA5508 deployment with real-time threat intelligence, advanced malware detection, and intelligent URL filtering to maintain strict security policies while ensuring business continuity.
Key Features
- Advanced threat defense capabilities for ASA 5508 platform
- Real-time malware protection with threat intelligence updates
- Intelligent URL filtering for web content control and policy enforcement
- SMS-1000 entitlement for scalable security management
- Integrated threat prevention across network perimeter
- Support for advanced security policies and traffic inspection
- License-based deployment for flexible security architecture
- Enterprise-grade protection for mission-critical networks
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Product Line |
ASA 5508 Threat Defense |
| Part Number |
ASA5508T-TM-SMS-1K |
| License Type |
Threat Defense with Malware & URL Filtering |
| SMS Entitlement |
SMS-1000 |
| Deployment Model |
License-only software |
| Compatible Platform |
Cisco ASA 5508 Appliance |
| Security Features |
Malware Detection, URL Filtering, Threat Intelligence |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ASA5508 Threat Defense license?
The Cisco ASA5508 Threat Defense is a software license that adds advanced security capabilities to your ASA 5508 platform, including malware protection and URL filtering with SMS-1000 entitlement for comprehensive threat defense across your network perimeter.
How does malware protection work on the ASA5508?
This license enables real-time malware detection and prevention through advanced threat intelligence integration, scanning network traffic for known and emerging threats while maintaining network performance and security policy compliance.
What URL filtering capabilities are included?
The URL filtering feature provides intelligent content control, allowing organizations to enforce security policies by blocking malicious, inappropriate, or unauthorized web destinations while maintaining detailed logging and reporting for compliance requirements.
Is this a standalone product or does it require ASA5508 hardware?
This is a license-only product designed specifically for the Cisco ASA 5508 appliance. You must have an ASA 5508 platform deployed to utilize this threat defense license and its malware protection and URL filtering capabilities.
