Cisco FPR9K-SM36 Threat Protection Fixed SMS-1000 | Security License — F9K-36-T-SMS-1K

Keep threat protection licensing tied to a defined deployment plan. Cisco FPR9K-SM36 Threat Def. Threat Protection Fixed SMS-1000 is a software licensing SKU for Firepower 9000 environments that need a fixed entitlement model. For infrastructure teams, that means clearer budgeting, cleaner asset planning, and fewer surprises during rollout. This license is built for organizations that prefer a stable, predefined software entitlement rather than a variable or adjustable structure. It supports procurement workflows where the target deployment is already known and the goal is to secure the required protection rights without excess complexity. Because it is a license-only item, it fits into existing Cisco security programs without adding hardware overhead. For enterprise buyers, the appeal is precision. A fixed SMS-1000 licensing model helps standardize purchasing, simplify approval chains, and keep security coverage aligned with the intended Firepower 9000 deployment. When the environment is already scoped, a fixed license can be the most direct path to getting the right protection in place. Ideal For Licensing a Cisco Firepower 9000 threat defense deployment Purchasing a fixed entitlement for a known security rollout Standardizing software licensing for enterprise firewall programs Planning budget-controlled threat protection procurement Why This Product 1 Fixed entitlement for predictable procurement 2 Built for Firepower 9000 deployment planning 3 Single-license software SKU 4 No hardware footprint or appliance included