Cisco ESA IMS Subscription License
Secure your organization with Cisco ESA IMS, providing advanced threat protection and compliance management for over 1 million users annually.
- Annual Subscription: Access to Cisco's latest security intelligence and software updates for 12 months.
- Extensive User Coverage: Protects environments with a user base exceeding 1 million individuals.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Proactive defense against sophisticated malware, phishing, and zero-day threats.
- Compliance Management: Tools and reporting to help meet regulatory and industry compliance standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise Agreement (ELA) provides a 1-year subscription license for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Identity Services Engine (IMS) solutions, designed for large-scale deployments protecting over 1 million users.
It is ideal for mid-market to enterprise organizations seeking robust, integrated security and identity management to safeguard their internal operations, data, and user access.
- Email Security: Advanced threat detection, spam filtering, and data loss prevention for inbound and outbound email.
- Identity Management: Centralized control over user access, authentication, and policy enforcement.
- Threat Intelligence: Real-time updates and analysis of emerging threats to maintain a strong security posture.
- Policy Enforcement: Granular control over user access and network resource utilization based on identity and context.
- Scalable Solution: Designed to support environments with a very large number of users and complex network infrastructures.
This Cisco ELA subscription offers enterprise-grade security and identity management, simplifying procurement and ensuring continuous protection for large organizations.
What This Solves
Enable advanced email threat protection
Enable teams to defend against sophisticated phishing, malware, and spam targeting their email communications. Streamline the management of inbound and outbound email security policies to prevent data loss.
cloud-hosted email, on-premises email servers, hybrid email environments, regulated industries, large user bases
Centralize user identity and access control
Streamline the management of user authentication and access policies across the organization's IT resources. Automate the enforcement of access controls based on user identity and context to reduce manual effort.
multi-factor authentication deployments, network access control initiatives, compliance-driven access policies, large employee populations
Automate threat intelligence updates
Automate the ingestion of real-time threat intelligence to proactively defend against emerging cyber threats. Enable security teams to respond faster to new attack vectors with up-to-date defense mechanisms.
security operations centers, incident response teams, continuous security monitoring, threat landscape awareness
Key Features
Advanced Malware Protection
Detects and blocks sophisticated malware, ransomware, and zero-day threats before they impact your network.
Anti-Phishing and Anti-Spam
Significantly reduces the volume of malicious and unwanted emails reaching user inboxes, improving productivity and security.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Prevents sensitive information from leaving the organization via email, helping to meet compliance and data security mandates.
Centralized Policy Management
Enforces consistent security and access policies across the entire organization from a single console.
Identity-Based Access Control
Provides granular control over who can access what resources, based on user identity and context, enhancing security posture.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent data protection and compliance with regulations like GLBA and PCI DSS, making advanced email security and access control essential for safeguarding sensitive financial information.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and protect patient data (PHI), necessitating robust security measures for email communications and secure access to electronic health records.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle sensitive citizen data and require secure communication channels and access controls to prevent breaches and maintain public trust, often adhering to specific security frameworks.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial organizations are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks that can disrupt operations; securing email and controlling access to critical systems is vital for maintaining production and intellectual property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ESA and IMS?
Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) protects your email infrastructure from threats like spam, malware, and phishing. Cisco Identity Services Engine (IMS) provides advanced identity and access control for your network.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations with over 1 million users who need comprehensive email security and robust identity management solutions.
What does a 1-year subscription license entail?
A 1-year subscription provides access to the software, ongoing threat intelligence updates, software upgrades, and technical support for the duration of the license term.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.