Cisco Part Number: UMB-SIG-ESS-K9
Cisco UMB-SIG-ESS-K9 – Umbrella SIG Essentials License
The Cisco UMB-SIG-ESS-K9 is a subscription-based license for the Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) Essentials package. Designed for businesses seeking foundational cloud-delivered security, this license enables comprehensive protection against internet-based threats across all devices and locations—without relying solely on traditional network perimeters.
Key Features:
- DNS-Layer Security: Blocks requests to malicious and unwanted destinations before a connection is established.
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Functionality: Monitors and controls access to cloud applications, enabling visibility and governance.
- Secure Web Gateway (SWG): Enforces acceptable use policies and decrypts & inspects web traffic for malware and threats.
- Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS): Provides basic Layer 3 and Layer 4 policy enforcement from the cloud.
- Global Coverage: Cloud-native architecture ensures low-latency connections across geographically distributed users.
Benefits:
- Improved threat detection and faster response times.
- Increased security visibility across user activity and data usage.
- Reduced complexity by consolidating multiple security functions into a single cloud-delivered platform.
- Quick deployment with no hardware requirements.
- Scalable protection for remote workers, branch offices, and mobile devices.
License Type:
Subscription-based (typically 1, 3, or 5 years), tied to the number of users or endpoints.
Use Cases:
- Securing remote or hybrid workforces
- Protecting users across unmanaged networks
- Simplifying branch security without on-prem appliances
- Implementing Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) strategies
