Cisco ASR 9000 MACSEC 100G Right to Use License
Secure your high-speed network connections with the Cisco ASR 9000 MACSEC 100G Right to Use License, ensuring encrypted data transmission for sensitive business information.
- Enhanced Security: Coverage for enabling MACsec encryption on 100G interfaces, protecting data in transit.
- Compliance Assurance: Protection against data breaches and regulatory non-compliance by securing sensitive traffic.
- Feature Enablement: Entitlement to unlock advanced encryption capabilities on your Cisco ASR 9000 platform.
- Operational Continuity: Access to essential security features for maintaining secure and uninterrupted business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ASR 9000 MACSEC 100G Right to Use License unlocks hardware-based encryption capabilities for your Cisco Aggregation Services Router 9000 series. It enables Media Access Control Security (MACsec) on 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, providing line-rate, hardware-enforced encryption and authentication for data traversing your network.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to secure critical data flows between network segments or across WAN links. It is essential for businesses that handle sensitive customer data, financial transactions, or proprietary information, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and safeguarding against unauthorized access.
- MACsec Encryption: Enables hardware-accelerated encryption and authentication for 100G interfaces.
- Data Integrity: Ensures that data transmitted over the network has not been tampered with.
- Confidentiality: Protects sensitive data from eavesdropping and unauthorized viewing.
- Line-Rate Performance: Delivers encryption without impacting network throughput on 100G links.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory requirements for data security and privacy.
This license provides essential security features for mid-market businesses needing to protect sensitive data on high-speed network links without compromising performance.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Data Transmission on High-Speed Links
Enable teams to encrypt sensitive data flows across 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, ensuring confidentiality and integrity. Streamline network security by implementing hardware-based encryption that operates at line-rate speeds.
core network infrastructure, high-speed data links, sensitive data environments, regulatory compliance
Protect Against Eavesdropping and Tampering
Automate the protection of business-critical information from unauthorized interception and modification during transit. Support continuous network operation by preventing data breaches that could lead to downtime or reputational damage.
data center interconnects, WAN edge security, sensitive information transport, business continuity
Meet Regulatory Compliance Standards
Ensure adherence to industry regulations and data privacy laws that mandate the protection of sensitive information. Provide auditable proof of data security measures for compliance reporting and risk management.
financial data transmission, healthcare data transport, PII protection, compliance-driven security
Key Features
MACsec Encryption
Provides hardware-accelerated, line-rate encryption and authentication for 100G interfaces, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity without performance degradation.
Hardware-Based Security
Offloads encryption processing to dedicated hardware, preventing CPU overhead and maintaining full network throughput for critical applications.
Data Integrity Verification
Ensures that data packets have not been altered in transit, protecting against man-in-the-middle attacks and data manipulation.
Subscription Licensing
Offers a flexible, operational expense model for accessing advanced security features, allowing for easier budgeting and scalability.
Cisco ASR 9000 Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with existing Cisco ASR 9000 deployments, providing a direct upgrade path for enhanced network security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust encryption to protect sensitive transaction data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making MACsec on high-speed links essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must secure patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong encryption for data in transit across their networks.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle classified and sensitive citizen data, requiring advanced security measures like MACsec to meet stringent data protection mandates.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and sensitive intellectual property require secure data transmission to prevent cyber threats and ensure operational integrity.
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 services at the MAC layer. It ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and authentication for traffic between two network devices, protecting against eavesdropping and tampering.
Does this license require specific hardware?
This license is specifically for the Cisco ASR 9000 series routers and enables MACsec functionality on their 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Ensure your ASR 9000 platform supports MACsec on these interfaces.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license. The specific term duration is determined at the time of purchase and is typically renewed annually or multi-annually.
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.