Cisco NGIPSv IPS and Apps on ISR 3945E Fixed SMS-1000 | Security Licensing — FP3945E-TA-SMS-1K

Strengthen branch perimeter control with Cisco NGIPSv IPS and Apps licensing for the ISR 3945E fixed SMS-1000 platform. This software entitlement adds intrusion prevention and application-aware security capabilities to an existing Cisco router deployment, helping teams apply policy closer to the edge without introducing separate security hardware. Built for environments that need consistent enforcement across distributed sites, it supports security operations where uptime, visibility, and traffic control matter. By extending IPS and app services onto the ISR 3945E, organizations can reduce exposure from unauthorized traffic, inspect flows against policy, and maintain tighter control over branch connectivity. This licensing model is suited to infrastructure teams standardizing Cisco branch security while preserving the installed router footprint. It is a practical fit for organizations that want to add protection without redesigning the network edge, and it aligns well with managed branch architectures where predictable licensing and platform-specific compatibility are important. Ideal For Securing a branch office ISR 3945E router with IPS policy enforcement Adding application-aware traffic control to a Cisco distributed edge deployment Standardizing security licensing across Cisco-managed branch sites Extending intrusion prevention to WAN-connected workloads at the router edge Why This Product 1 Adds IPS and app services to an existing ISR 3945E deployment 2 Uses fixed SMS-1000 licensing for platform-specific activation 3 Avoids separate security hardware at the branch edge 4 Fits Cisco-managed distributed site security architectures