Product Type | Virtual Security License |
Form Factor | Virtual Appliance |
Software Name | Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual |
Throughput | 100 Mbps |
License Type | Base License |
Deployment Environment | Cloud or Virtualized Environments |
Power Requirements | Not Applicable (Virtual) |
Subscription Duration | Perpetual |
License Quantity | 1 device license |
CISCO FIREPOWER TD VIRTUAL BASE LIC, 100 MBPS


Key Benefits

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- Supports 100 Mbps throughput, making it ideal for mid-tier virtual security deployments.
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for U.S. government and regulated industry environments.
- Base license tailored for Cisco Firepower Virtual, enabling streamlined integration into existing Cisco infrastructures.
Product Overview
The CISCO FIREPOWER TD VIRTUAL BASE LIC, part number FTD-V-5S-BSE-K9, offers 100 Mbps throughput for virtual deployments of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense. Compliant with TAA regulations and manufactured in the United States, this license provides fundamental software-based security enforcement for application-level virtual appliances. It integrates within Cisco's broader security architecture and supports scalable policy deployment in cloud-based or virtualized environments. Technical detail is limited, and further configuration information should be reviewed with Cisco resources.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Platform | Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) |
Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO) Support | Yes |
Smart Licensing | Enabled |
Software Update Method | Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM) |
License Portability | Yes |
Centralized Policy Management | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
FIPS 140-2 Compliance | Yes |
Common Criteria EAL4+ | Yes |
Certifications | USGv6, DoDIN APL (with applicable configurations) |
Interfaces
Virtual Interface Support | Yes |
Supported Virtualization Platforms | VMware ESXi, KVM |
Networking Modes | Routed, Transparent |
High Availability | Active/Standby |
Advanced Security Features
Firewall Type | Stateful and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) |
Application Visibility and Control (AVC) | Yes |
Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS) | Yes |
URL Filtering | Yes, with additional license |
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) | Yes, with additional license |
Content Filtering | Yes |
Threat Intelligence Feeds | Cisco Talos |
Security Intelligence (SI) | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Operating Environment | Virtualized Infrastructure |
Physical Dimensions | Not Applicable |
Cooling Requirements | Host dependent |
Operating Temperature | Host dependent |
Relative Humidity | Host dependent |