Cisco XCATALOG ELA Security Software License, 5 Year Term
This Cisco XCATALOG ELA subscription provides essential security software capabilities for your network over a 5-year term, ensuring continuous protection and feature access.
- License Term: 5-year subscription providing predictable security software access and updates.
- Billing Model: Annual subscription ensures consistent budgeting for critical security software.
- Security Software: Unlocks advanced security features and protections for your Cisco environment.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance through up-to-date security functionalities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco XCATALOG ELA (Enterprise License Agreement) for Security Software is a 5-year subscription that grants your organization access to a suite of Cisco security functionalities. This license ensures your security posture remains current, providing the necessary tools to defend against evolving threats and meet compliance mandates.
This platform licensing is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco networking and security infrastructure. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies can use this to manage their security software entitlements, ensuring they have the right features enabled and are compliant with licensing terms without the overhead of traditional enterprise procurement.
- Extended Security Coverage: A 5-year term provides long-term access to critical security software updates and features.
- Simplified Licensing: Enterprise License Agreements streamline software procurement and management for multiple security products.
- Enhanced Threat Defense: Access to the latest security intelligence and protection mechanisms from Cisco.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your security infrastructure remains supported and functional throughout the license term.
- Cost Predictability: Subscription billing allows for easier budgeting and financial planning for security investments.
This Cisco ELA offers SMB and mid-market organizations enterprise-grade security software access with predictable costs and simplified management.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to deploy and manage cutting-edge security software that actively defends against sophisticated cyber threats. Streamline the integration of new security features to maintain a strong defensive posture against malware and intrusion attempts.
businesses with on-premises network infrastructure, organizations managing sensitive data, companies requiring advanced threat intelligence, environments with Cisco security appliances
Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Auditing
Automate compliance checks and reporting by utilizing licensed security software that meets industry standards. Streamline the process of demonstrating adherence to data protection regulations and security best practices.
companies in regulated industries, businesses with strict data privacy requirements, organizations undergoing security audits, environments needing documented security controls
Simplify Software License Management
Streamline the procurement and management of essential security software licenses through a consolidated Enterprise License Agreement. Enable IT staff to focus on security operations rather than complex licensing renewals and audits.
organizations with multiple Cisco security products, businesses seeking predictable IT spending, teams managing diverse network security tools, companies standardizing on Cisco solutions
Key Features
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides long-term access to security software, ensuring consistent protection and predictable budgeting for critical security investments.
Enterprise License Agreement (ELA)
Simplifies software procurement and management by consolidating multiple security software entitlements under a single agreement.
Access to Cisco Security Software
Unlocks advanced security features and capabilities designed to protect your network against evolving cyber threats.
Subscription Billing
Allows for easier financial planning and operational budgeting by providing a consistent cost for security software over the license term.
Compliance Support
Helps organizations meet regulatory requirements and maintain security best practices through up-to-date software functionalities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector faces stringent regulatory requirements and high risks of cyber threats, making continuous access to advanced, compliant security software essential for protecting sensitive financial data and customer information.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other data privacy regulations, requiring robust security software to protect patient health information and ensure operational continuity against cyberattacks.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology environments are increasingly targeted by cyber threats, necessitating secure, up-to-date software to prevent disruptions and protect critical infrastructure.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client data, requiring strong security measures and compliance with data protection laws to maintain client trust and avoid breaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco XCATALOG ELA?
An Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) is a volume licensing program from Cisco that simplifies the procurement and management of software. This specific ELA is for security software and is provided on a subscription basis for a 5-year term.
What kind of security software does this license cover?
This license provides access to a range of Cisco security software functionalities. The exact features and products included are detailed in the specific ELA agreement and Statement of Work.
Who is the ideal customer for this license?
This license is ideal for SMB and mid-market companies that use Cisco security products and need a predictable, long-term solution for software access and compliance. It is designed for businesses managing their own IT infrastructure.
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.