Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense FTDv 5 Year Carrier License
The Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (FTDv) 5-year carrier license extends enterprise-grade next-generation firewall and intrusion prevention capabilities to virtual and cloud environments. Designed for service providers and carriers requiring centralized management and long-term subscription coverage, this FTDv carrier license delivers advanced threat inspection, application visibility and control, IPS protection, malware defense, and URL filtering across multi-year deployments. Ideal for organizations scaling security infrastructure in virtualized infrastructure without per-instance licensing complexity.
Key Features
- Advanced threat inspection and next-generation firewall capabilities for virtual environments
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) with real-time threat detection and prevention
- Application visibility and granular control over network traffic
- Malware defense with sandboxing and behavioral analysis
- URL filtering and web reputation-based content control
- Centralized management for carrier-grade deployments
- 5-year subscription term for predictable long-term security coverage
- Multi-platform virtual deployment support (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Carrier license model optimized for service provider scalability
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Part Number |
L-FTDV-CAR-5Y |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Product Type |
Virtual Firewall License - Subscription |
| License Term |
5 Years |
| License Model |
Carrier (CAR) - Multi-instance deployment |
| Platform Support |
VMware vSphere, KVM, Microsoft Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform |
| Security Features |
Threat Defense, IPS, Malware Defense, URL Filtering, Application Control |
| Management |
Centralized via Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center |
| Deployment Model |
Virtual appliance on supported hypervisors and cloud platforms |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (FTDv) carrier license?
The FTDv carrier license is a subscription-based security license designed for service providers and carriers deploying Cisco's next-generation firewall in virtual and cloud environments. The 5-year term provides long-term threat defense, IPS, malware protection, and application control across multiple virtual instances with centralized management.
How does the 5-year carrier license differ from standard FTDv licensing?
The carrier license model (CAR) is optimized for multi-instance, large-scale deployments typical of service providers. The 5-year term locks in pricing and provides predictable subscription costs, while centralized management simplifies administration across numerous FTDv instances in virtual environments.
Which virtual platforms support the Cisco FTDv carrier license?
The Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual supports deployment on VMware vSphere, KVM, Microsoft Hyper-V, and major cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, enabling flexible hybrid and multi-cloud security architectures.
What threat defense capabilities are included in this FTDv subscription?
This license includes advanced threat inspection, intrusion prevention (IPS), malware defense with behavioral analysis, URL filtering, application visibility and control, and real-time threat prevention—providing comprehensive protection for virtualized network environments.
