Cisco BW STIR-SHAKEN License
The Cisco BW STIR-SHAKEN License subscription enables advanced call authentication and verification to protect your business communications from spoofing and fraud.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet evolving regulatory requirements for call authentication and origin verification.
- Fraud Prevention: Significantly reduce toll fraud and robocall impacts on your business operations.
- Enhanced Trust: Build confidence in your business communications by verifying call legitimacy.
- Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrate STIR/SHAKEN capabilities into your Cisco communication platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco BW STIR-SHAKEN License is a subscription-based software license designed to enable the STIR/SHAKEN framework on Cisco communication platforms. It provides the necessary licensing to authenticate and verify the origin of voice calls, a critical step in combating caller ID spoofing and toll fraud.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to enhance the security and trustworthiness of their business phone systems. It fits within existing Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) or other compatible Cisco voice infrastructure, ensuring that outbound calls are properly signed and inbound calls can be verified.
- STIR/SHAKEN Enablement: Unlocks the core functionality of the STIR/SHAKEN protocol for call authentication.
- Call Verification: Allows for the verification of caller identity to prevent spoofing.
- Fraud Mitigation: Helps protect against toll fraud and unwanted robocalls impacting business operations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports adherence to emerging telecommunications regulations.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to features and updates for the duration of the subscription period.
This license is ideal for businesses seeking to bolster their communication security and comply with new call authentication standards without the overhead of complex custom solutions.
What This Enables
Enable STIR/SHAKEN Call Authentication
Enable teams to implement the STIR/SHAKEN framework for signing and verifying outgoing and incoming calls. This ensures that call origin information is authenticated, reducing the likelihood of spoofed numbers reaching your users.
VoIP infrastructure, Unified Communications, SIP trunking, network security
Mitigate Toll Fraud Risks
Streamline the process of preventing toll fraud by verifying call legitimacy before it impacts your network. This protects against unauthorized usage and associated costs, safeguarding your financial resources.
Business voice services, call center operations, distributed workforces, secure communications
Meet Regulatory Compliance
Automate compliance with emerging telecommunications regulations requiring call authentication and origin verification. This license helps your organization stay ahead of mandates and avoid potential penalties.
Regulated industries, compliance-focused IT, network governance, business continuity
Key Features
STIR/SHAKEN Protocol Support
Ensures calls are signed and verified according to industry standards, combating spoofing.
Subscription Licensing
Provides ongoing access to features and updates for predictable operational costs.
Call Origin Verification
Helps confirm the legitimacy of incoming calls, reducing exposure to fraudulent activity.
Toll Fraud Prevention
Protects against unauthorized use of your voice services, saving on operational expenses.
Regulatory Adherence
Assists in meeting evolving legal requirements for call authentication and transparency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and prevent fraud, making STIR/SHAKEN essential for trusted communications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict privacy regulations like HIPAA, and secure, authenticated communication is vital to protect patient information and maintain trust.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services rely on confidential and verifiable communications to protect client privilege and maintain business integrity against sophisticated threats.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need to ensure the authenticity of communications to maintain public trust and security, especially when dealing with sensitive information and citizen services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is STIR/SHAKEN?
STIR/SHAKEN is a set of industry standards designed to authenticate caller ID information and prevent call spoofing. It helps verify that a call is coming from the number it claims to be from.
What does this license enable?
This license enables the STIR/SHAKEN functionality on compatible Cisco communication platforms, allowing for the signing and verification of voice calls. It is a subscription service.
Who is this license for?
This license is for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that use Cisco voice solutions and need to enhance call security, prevent fraud, and comply with new regulations.
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.