Cisco ASR 900 1GE Port MACsec License
Secure your network edge with the Cisco ASR 900 1GE Port MACsec License, enabling encrypted data transmission for critical business communications.
- Enhanced Security: Provides hardware-based MACsec encryption to protect data in transit.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements for data confidentiality and integrity.
- Network Performance: Maintains high throughput with efficient, integrated encryption processing.
- Scalable Protection: Licenses per 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, allowing tailored security deployment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software license that enables MACsec (Media Access Control Security) on a per 1 Gigabit Ethernet port basis for the Cisco ASR 900 Series routers. It provides hardware-based encryption and authentication for data traversing the network, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to secure critical network links, such as connections to data centers, branch offices, or cloud environments, directly on their Cisco ASR 900 infrastructure.
- MACsec Encryption: Unlocks hardware-accelerated AES encryption for Layer 2 traffic.
- Data Integrity: Ensures data has not been tampered with during transit.
- Access Control: Authenticates network devices to prevent unauthorized connections.
- Secure Connectivity: Protects sensitive data flowing between network segments or sites.
- Subscription-Based: Offered as a recurring subscription for ongoing access and support.
This license is ideal for businesses needing to secure their network infrastructure without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Inter-Office Connectivity
Enable teams to establish encrypted tunnels between branch offices and the main headquarters. Streamline the process of securing data links, ensuring confidentiality and integrity for all transmitted business information.
businesses with multiple physical locations, organizations with remote workers, companies requiring secure data transfer
Protect Data Center and Cloud Connections
Streamline the security of connections to data centers or cloud service providers. Automate the implementation of encryption for sensitive data, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
organizations hosting data in external facilities, businesses utilizing hybrid cloud strategies, companies with strict data residency requirements
Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Enable teams to meet stringent industry regulations that mandate data encryption. Automate the enforcement of security policies, providing auditable proof of data protection measures.
businesses in regulated industries, organizations handling sensitive customer data, companies subject to data privacy laws
Key Features
Hardware-based MACsec Encryption
Provides high-performance, low-latency encryption for Layer 2 traffic, ensuring data confidentiality without impacting network speed.
IEEE 802.1AE Standard Compliance
Adheres to industry-standard encryption protocols, ensuring interoperability and meeting common security requirements.
Per 1GE Port Licensing
Allows businesses to selectively apply security to critical network links, optimizing cost and deployment based on specific needs.
Subscription Model
Offers predictable operational expenses and ensures access to ongoing software updates and support for the licensed features.
Data Integrity Checks
Guarantees that data has not been altered in transit, protecting against man-in-the-middle attacks and data tampering.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must protect sensitive customer data and transaction details, making MACsec encryption essential for compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are bound by HIPAA to protect patient health information (PHI), requiring robust encryption for data in transit between facilities and to third-party services.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, necessitating secure communication channels to prevent breaches and maintain client trust.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often handle sensitive citizen data and classified information, requiring strong encryption to meet security mandates and protect national interests.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MACsec and why is it important?
MACsec (Media Access Control Security) is an IEEE 802.1AE standard that provides security for Ethernet traffic. It ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and origin authenticity at the Layer 2 level, protecting data as it travels across network links.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically for the Cisco ASR 900 Series routers and enables MACsec functionality on its 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This license is offered as a subscription, providing ongoing access to the MACsec feature and associated support.
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.