Cisco NGIPSv IPS and Apps ISR 4451 Fixed SMS-1000 | Security Licensing — FP4451-TA-SMS-1K

Strengthen branch and edge security on the ISR 4451 with Cisco NGIPSv IPS and application services in a fixed SMS-1000 package. This licensing model is built for environments where security policy, traffic inspection, and application awareness need to be tied to a specific platform and managed with commercial precision. For infrastructure teams, the advantage is control. A fixed entitlement helps remove guesswork from deployment planning and keeps licensing aligned to the router platform it supports. That makes it easier to standardize security rollouts, document coverage, and maintain consistency across distributed sites. This package is a strong fit for organizations that want to extend security capabilities without changing the operational model of the ISR 4451. It supports a disciplined approach to branch protection, where inspection services and application handling are part of the platform strategy rather than an add-on afterthought. For procurement teams, the fixed SMS-1000 structure also simplifies quoting and renewal conversations by tying the license to a defined use case and device class. Ideal For Adding intrusion prevention to ISR 4451 branch routers Standardizing security services across distributed edge locations Managing platform-tied licensing for Cisco branch deployments Supporting procurement of security services for a fixed router class Why This Product 1 Tied specifically to ISR 4451 instead of generic router licensing 2 Fixed SMS-1000 structure supports cleaner entitlement control 3 Includes IPS and app services in one package 4 Better suited to branch security standardization than ad hoc add-ons