Cisco ASR 1000 1GE Port MACsec License
Secure your network traffic with the Cisco ASR 1000 1GE Port MACsec License, enabling encrypted communication for critical business data.
- Enhanced Security: Encrypts traffic at the port level, protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements for data privacy and secure transmission.
- Performance Integrity: MACsec operates in hardware, ensuring high throughput without impacting network performance.
- Scalable Protection: Provides granular security for individual 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports as needed.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software license that enables MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) encryption on 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports for the Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers. It provides hardware-based encryption to secure traffic between network devices, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies use this license to protect sensitive data traversing their network infrastructure, particularly in environments with strict security policies or regulatory compliance demands. It integrates directly into the ASR 1000 platform, extending security capabilities to critical network links.
- MACsec Encryption: Enables hardware-accelerated encryption for Layer 2 traffic.
- Port-Level Security: Secures individual 1 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
- Data Confidentiality: Prevents eavesdropping and unauthorized data interception.
- Data Integrity: Ensures data has not been tampered with in transit.
- Subscription Term: Licensed on a subscription basis for ongoing access to features.
This license is ideal for businesses needing to secure specific network links on their Cisco ASR 1000 routers without overhauling their entire infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Inter-Site Connectivity
Enable teams to establish encrypted tunnels between branch offices or data centers using their Cisco ASR 1000 routers. Streamline the process of securing critical data flows across geographically dispersed locations.
Multi-site organizations, businesses with remote workforce, companies with distributed data centers
Protect Sensitive Data in Transit
Automate the encryption of sensitive customer or financial data as it traverses the network. Ensure data confidentiality and integrity to meet stringent industry compliance standards.
Businesses handling PII or PCI data, organizations with strict data privacy policies, regulated industries
Enhance Network Segmentation Security
Streamline the security of specific network segments by encrypting traffic on critical 1GE links within the ASR 1000 platform. Provide granular security controls for high-value network assets.
Organizations implementing zero-trust architectures, businesses with dedicated secure zones, IT teams managing complex network topologies
Key Features
IEEE 802.1AE MACsec Support
Provides standards-based, hardware-accelerated encryption for Layer 2 traffic, ensuring high performance and security.
1 Gigabit Ethernet Port Licensing
Offers granular security licensing for specific 1GE interfaces, allowing businesses to secure only the necessary connections.
Subscription Licensing Model
Provides flexible, ongoing access to MACsec features with predictable billing, aligning security investments with operational needs.
Cisco ASR 1000 Series Integration
Seamlessly integrates with existing Cisco ASR 1000 routers, extending advanced security capabilities without requiring new hardware.
Hardware-based Encryption
Ensures encryption and decryption occur in hardware, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput for critical network traffic.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive transaction data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making MACsec encryption essential for network links.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must secure Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating encrypted communication channels for patient data transmitted across their networks.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often handle classified or sensitive information and must adhere to strict security mandates, making hardware-based encryption like MACsec critical for network infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client data and are subject to data privacy laws, requiring secure transmission methods to protect privileged information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MACsec?
MACsec, or IEEE 802.1AE, is a network security standard that provides data confidentiality, integrity, and origin authentication for Ethernet traffic at the MAC layer. It is a hardware-based encryption method.
What does this license enable on the Cisco ASR 1000?
This license enables MACsec encryption on 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports of the Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers. It secures traffic between directly connected network devices.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term, after which renewal is required to continue using the MACsec feature.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.