Cisco Access Manager Advanced Enterprise Agreement
The Cisco Access Manager Advanced Enterprise Agreement provides essential software licensing for advanced network access management, ensuring continuous operation and feature access for your business infrastructure.
- Access to: Advanced network access control features and management capabilities.
- Coverage for: Software updates, patches, and technical support for the licensed platform.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and potential security vulnerabilities.
- Entitlement to: Continued operation and access to the latest Cisco network management technologies.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license or subscription for Cisco Access Manager, providing advanced capabilities for managing and securing network access within an organization. It unlocks features designed to enhance security posture, streamline user authentication, and enforce access policies across the network infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to gain granular control over network resources. It integrates into existing Cisco network environments, supporting the operational needs of businesses that rely on secure and efficient network connectivity for their daily operations.
- Advanced Access Control: Enables granular policy definition for user and device access.
- Centralized Management: Provides a single pane of glass for managing network access policies.
- Enhanced Security: Helps mitigate unauthorized access and potential security breaches.
- Software Updates: Ensures access to the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches.
- Compliance Support: Aids in meeting regulatory requirements for access logging and control.
This Cisco Access Manager license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking robust network access control without the complexity of enterprise-level deployments.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access policies
Enable teams to define and enforce precise access rules for users and devices based on role, location, and device posture. Streamline the onboarding and offboarding process for employees by automating access provisioning and revocation.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, multi-site organizations, managed Wi-Fi deployments
Enhance network security posture
Automate the detection and mitigation of unauthorized access attempts by implementing real-time security policies. Protect sensitive business data by ensuring only authorized personnel and devices can access critical network segments.
secure corporate networks, compliance-driven environments, remote workforce access, BYOD policies
Ensure licensing compliance and software currency
Maintain up-to-date software with automatic access to the latest features, security patches, and bug fixes. Avoid costly penalties and operational disruptions associated with expired or non-compliant software licenses.
subscription-based IT infrastructure, long-term technology planning, managed IT services integration
Key Features
Advanced Access Control Policies
Enforce granular security rules for users and devices, reducing unauthorized access and improving overall network security.
Centralized Management Console
Simplify network access administration with a single interface, saving IT staff time and reducing operational complexity.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensure continuous operation and security by providing access to the latest Cisco software releases and critical patches.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Provide predictable IT budgeting and ensure ongoing access to features and support without large upfront capital expenditures.
Compliance Reporting Capabilities
Assist in meeting regulatory requirements by providing tools for access logging and policy enforcement.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls and audit trails to comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which this license helps facilitate.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect sensitive patient data (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust access management and security protocols that this license supports.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring secure network access and data protection measures to maintain client trust and meet ethical obligations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex networks with critical operational technology (OT) that require secure access management to prevent disruptions and protect sensitive production data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this enterprise agreement?
Enterprise agreements are typically offered for multi-year terms, providing continuous access to software and support. Specific durations are defined at the time of purchase.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license applies to Cisco networking platforms that support the Access Manager software. Specific compatibility details are available in Cisco's product documentation.
How does this license ensure compliance?
By providing advanced access controls, logging capabilities, and ensuring software is up-to-date with security patches, this license helps organizations meet various regulatory and internal compliance standards for network access.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.