Cisco BW SCF Server License
The Cisco BW SCF Server License provides essential platform capabilities, ensuring your network infrastructure operates compliantly and efficiently for a 1-year term.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensures continuous access to critical software features and updates.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced security and network management functionalities for your Cisco platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to regulatory standards and vendor support requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees uninterrupted service and access to essential network services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license subscription for Cisco's network security solutions, specifically the Cisco Borderless Security Configuration Framework (BW SCF). It grants access to the server license required to operate and manage the SCF platform, ensuring full feature functionality and compliance for a defined subscription term.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco's advanced security and network management tools. IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market companies will use this to enable secure network configurations, manage security policies, and ensure their infrastructure meets vendor requirements and operational needs.
- Platform Access: Enables the core server functionality of the Cisco BW SCF platform.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to all licensed features and capabilities of the SCF software.
- Subscription Term: Provided as an annual subscription, ensuring continuous access and updates.
- Compliance Management: Facilitates adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Vendor Support: Ensures eligibility for Cisco technical support and software updates.
This Cisco license is the ideal choice for mid-market organizations needing to ensure their network security platform is fully functional and compliant.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Policy Management
Enable teams to centrally define, deploy, and manage security policies across their Cisco network infrastructure. Streamline the enforcement of security best practices and reduce the risk of misconfigurations.
On-premises network deployments, hybrid cloud environments, multi-site organizations, businesses with dedicated IT security teams
Automate Security Configuration and Auditing
Automate the process of configuring security settings and conducting regular audits of network devices. Improve efficiency and accuracy in maintaining a secure network posture.
Organizations with complex network topologies, businesses requiring frequent security policy updates, teams focused on operational efficiency
Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
Streamline efforts to meet industry-specific compliance mandates and internal security standards. Generate necessary reports to demonstrate adherence to security requirements.
Businesses operating in regulated industries, organizations undergoing security audits, companies with strict data protection policies
Key Features
Cisco BW SCF Server Software License
Provides the entitlement to install and operate the Cisco Borderless Security Configuration Framework server, unlocking its full capabilities for your network.
Annual Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to the software, including critical updates and patches, for a predictable annual cost.
Full Feature Access
Grants access to all licensed features of the SCF platform, enabling comprehensive network security policy management and configuration.
Compliance and Reporting Tools
Facilitates adherence to security standards and regulatory requirements through robust configuration management and auditing capabilities.
Vendor Support Eligibility
Keeps your deployment eligible for direct technical support from Cisco and access to the latest software releases.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making robust network configuration management essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating secure data handling and network access controls that Cisco SCF can help manage.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have specific cybersecurity mandates and require secure, auditable network configurations to protect sensitive information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology networks require secure configurations to prevent disruptions and protect against cyber threats, often managed through centralized platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco BW SCF Server License?
It is an annual subscription license that enables the server component of the Cisco Borderless Security Configuration Framework (BW SCF) platform. This license is required to operate the software and access its full security and network management features.
What does this license enable for my business?
This license enables your IT teams to centrally manage, configure, and audit your Cisco network security policies. It ensures compliance, reduces operational risks, and maintains the continuous operation of your network security infrastructure.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription license with an annual billing cycle. This model ensures you always have access to the latest software features and security updates from Cisco.
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.