Cisco NGFWv IPS and Apps on ISR 4331 Fixed SMS-1K | Cisco Licensing — FTD4331-T-SMS-1K

Strengthen security services on the Cisco ISR 4331 with this fixed NGFWv IPS and apps entitlement. Built for environments that want to consolidate routing and security functions, it supports threat inspection and application-aware policy control on a platform already deployed at the branch. The value here is operational simplicity without sacrificing control. By attaching security capabilities to the ISR 4331, teams can extend protection where traffic enters and exits the site while keeping management centered on a familiar Cisco architecture. That matters in branch networks where space, power, and administrative overhead are all constrained. The fixed SMS-1K designation indicates a defined licensing construct for the supported deployment model, making it easier to plan procurement and maintain consistency across sites. For organizations standardizing on Cisco infrastructure, this type of entitlement helps preserve alignment between network services and security policy. Choose this option when you need to add IPS and application controls to an ISR 4331 environment and want a licensing path that fits an existing Cisco branch design. Ideal For Adding IPS and application controls to a Cisco ISR 4331 branch router Standardizing security licensing across distributed office sites Consolidating routing and security on a single Cisco platform Supporting branch policy enforcement without separate security appliances Why This Product 1 Purpose-built for Cisco ISR 4331 deployments 2 Adds IPS and app controls without separate security hardware 3 Fixed SMS-1K entitlement supports predictable procurement 4 Better fit than generic security licensing for Cisco branch routers