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Q&A
CISCO IPS SENSOR SOFTWARE VERSION 5.0
GENERAL
Q.
What are the benefits of Cisco IPS Sensor Software Version 5.0?
A.
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IPS Sensor Software Version 5.0 delivers inline intrusion prevention to stop known and unknown attacks. As part of the Cisco Systems
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Solution, Cisco IPS Sensor Software Version 5.0 provides the intelligence to accurately detect, classify, and stop
malicious applications, viruses, and worms before they can affect your network. Using Cisco's broad threat coverage, Cisco IPS Sensor Software
Version 5.0 identifies an extensive range of attacks using multiple inspection and detection capabilities. Cisco's accurate prevention technologies
provide the confidence to stop malicious traffic through the use of correlation and validation tools, protecting valuable business-critical data and
resources without the fear of dropping valid traffic.
Q.
Can Cisco IDS sensors be upgraded to support Cisco IPS Sensor Software Version 5.0 features?
A.
Cisco IPS Sensor Software Version 5.0 supports several platforms, including the Cisco IDS 4215, IDS 4235, IPS 4240, IPS 4255, IPS 4250-
XL, and the IDSM-2. Cisco IPS Sensor Software Version 5.0 will also be supported on the IDS-4210 and the NM-CIDS (network module for Cisco
access routers), in promiscuous IDS mode only.
Q.
Does the Cisco IPS Version 5.0 Sensor upgrade require a CD upgrade on existing sensor platforms?
A.
No. Cisco IPS Version 5.0 Sensor supports a simple over-the-network upgrade that does not require a CD.
Q.
Does the Cisco IPS Sensor Software v5 require a support contract or license?
A.
Yes. As with any version of IDS or IPS solution, a support contract is required to obtain support including access to software updates, signature
updates, and TAC assistance. With IPS Sensor Software version 5.0 and above, the sensor will also require the presence of a license key to enable
the processing of signature updates.
Q.
How is the license key obtained?
A.
The license can be obtained through either of two methods: 1) manual registration at the Cisco licensing web site
(
http://www.cisco.com/go/license
) or through the automated licensing mechanism provided in the IPS Device Manager.
Q.
What type of support contract or service offering is available for IPS devices?
A.
Cisco is releasing a new service offering called Cisco Services for IPS. This offering replaces the current SMARTnet offerings.
Q.
What is included with Cisco Services for IPS?
A.
Cisco Services for IPS includes:
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Access to signature file library and new signature files for each registered IPS
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Notification of availability of new or updated signature files
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Support for licensed operating system software for each registered IPS
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Software updates including maintenance, minor, and major releases
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Access to security engineers at the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Registered access to Cisco.com and its online knowledge base and service request management tools
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Advance replacement of hardware parts, depending on the coverage selected