Cisco NGIPSv for VMware Appliance | Virtual IPS, Network Security — FP-VMW-IPS-K9

Bring intrusion prevention into the virtual layer with Cisco NGIPSv for VMware Appliance. This software is built for teams that need security controls aligned with VMware infrastructure, where workloads move quickly and physical appliances can become a poor fit. By placing IPS capabilities in software, it helps maintain inspection and enforcement without adding hardware complexity. For enterprise environments, that matters. Virtual data centers often carry mixed workloads, sensitive application tiers, and compliance requirements that demand consistent policy application. Cisco NGIPSv gives security teams a way to inspect traffic and respond to threats within the virtualization stack, supporting segmentation strategies and reducing the gaps that can appear when protection sits only at the perimeter. Choose this model when you need a virtual IPS that fits the operational reality of VMware deployments. It is a practical option for organizations standardizing on software-defined infrastructure and looking to protect workloads with less physical overhead while keeping security controls tightly managed. Ideal For Protecting VMware-based virtual machines Applying intrusion prevention to east-west traffic Securing segmented application tiers Replacing hardware IPS appliances in virtual data centers Why This Product 1 Virtual IPS fits VMware deployments better than physical appliances 2 Designed for in-stack inspection rather than perimeter-only defense 3 Supports segmentation and workload-level protection 4 Reduces hardware overhead in software-defined data centers