Cisco DNA Premier Wireless Add-On with ISE Base and PLS
Cisco DNA Premier Wireless Add-On licensing provides advanced security and policy management for your enterprise wireless network, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Enhanced Security: Gain granular control over network access and enforce security policies with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
- Policy Automation: Streamline network operations and user access management through automated policy deployment and enforcement.
- Advanced Visibility: Improve network insights and troubleshooting with comprehensive telemetry and analytics capabilities.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and protect sensitive data with robust security features and audit trails.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Premier Wireless Add-On license, including ISE Base and Policy Lifecycle Services (PLS), extends the capabilities of your Cisco wireless infrastructure. It unlocks advanced features for network security, policy enforcement, and operational visibility, crucial for businesses managing complex IT environments.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this licensing is essential for those who need to secure their wireless networks, manage user access effectively, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. It integrates with existing Cisco wireless controllers and access points to provide a unified management experience.
- Advanced Network Security: Integrates Cisco ISE for robust access control, threat defense, and policy enforcement.
- Policy Lifecycle Management: Automates the creation, deployment, and management of network access policies.
- Wireless Network Optimization: Enhances performance and user experience through intelligent network insights.
- Centralized Management: Provides a single pane of glass for managing security and policy across your wireless network.
- Scalable Licensing: Subscription-based model allows for flexible scaling as your business needs evolve.
Empower your IT team with advanced security and policy automation for your Cisco wireless network, ensuring a secure and efficient user experience.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Wireless Security and Access Control
Enable teams to enforce granular access policies for all users and devices connecting to the wireless network. Streamline the process of granting, revoking, and managing network access based on user identity and device posture.
Organizations deploying BYOD policies, Businesses managing guest wireless access, Teams requiring segmented network access for different user groups
Automate Network Policy Enforcement
Streamline the deployment and management of network access policies across the wireless infrastructure. Automate the enforcement of security and compliance rules, reducing manual configuration errors and operational overhead.
Businesses with distributed wireless networks, Organizations needing consistent policy application, Teams managing large numbers of access points
Enhance Network Visibility and Threat Detection
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and user behavior. Automate the detection of security threats and policy violations by leveraging advanced analytics and reporting capabilities.
Organizations focused on proactive security monitoring, Businesses needing to troubleshoot wireless performance issues, Teams responsible for network security audits
Key Features
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Base
Provides foundational capabilities for identity-based network access control and policy enforcement.
Policy Lifecycle Services (PLS)
Automates the creation, deployment, and management of network access policies, reducing manual effort and errors.
Advanced Wireless Security Features
Protects the network from unauthorized access and advanced threats through granular policy control.
Centralized Policy Management
Offers a unified platform to manage security and access policies across the entire wireless network.
Subscription-based Licensing
Provides flexibility and predictable costs, allowing businesses to scale their licensing as needed.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires stringent security and compliance to protect sensitive financial data and customer information, making advanced policy enforcement critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Needs to secure patient data (PHI) and comply with regulations like HIPAA, necessitating robust access controls and audit trails for wireless networks.
Retail & Hospitality
Often manages large numbers of devices and guest access points, requiring efficient policy management and security to protect customer data and operations.
Education & Research
Supports a diverse user base (students, faculty, staff, guests) and requires secure, segmented network access to protect institutional data and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Premier Wireless Add-On?
It is a subscription license that enhances Cisco wireless networks with advanced security, policy management, and visibility features, including Cisco ISE Base and Policy Lifecycle Services.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed to enhance Cisco wireless controllers and access points, providing advanced software capabilities for your existing Cisco wireless infrastructure.
What is the benefit of using Cisco ISE with this license?
Cisco ISE enables identity-based network access control, allowing you to enforce granular security policies based on user, device, and location, significantly improving network security.
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.