Cisco ESA IMS Subscription License, 3-Year Term, 500K-1M Users
This Cisco subscription license provides advanced email security and threat intelligence for 500,000 to 1 million users over a 3-year term.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Coverage for sophisticated email-borne threats, phishing, malware, and ransomware.
- Extended Support: Entitlement to 3 years of software updates, patches, and technical assistance from Cisco.
- Scalable Licensing: Protection for large user bases, accommodating 500,000 to 1 million employees.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements for data security and privacy in email communications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise Agreement (ELA) provides a 3-year subscription license for Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Intelligence Management Services (IMS), designed for large organizations with 500,000 to 1 million users.
It offers advanced threat defense, data loss prevention, and policy enforcement for email, safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring business continuity for IT Managers and IT Professionals managing critical infrastructure.
- Email Security Appliance (ESA): Provides robust protection against spam, viruses, malware, and advanced threats.
- Intelligence Management Services (IMS): Delivers real-time threat intelligence and analytics for proactive defense.
- Large-Scale Licensing: Caters to enterprises with extensive user bases, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable costs and continuous access to the latest security features and updates.
- Centralized Management: Enables efficient policy configuration and monitoring across the entire organization.
This Cisco subscription is ideal for mid-market and enterprise organizations seeking to fortify their email security posture without the overhead of traditional hardware management.
What This Solves
Enable advanced threat detection and prevention
Enable teams to defend against sophisticated phishing, malware, and zero-day threats targeting email communications. Streamline the identification and blocking of malicious content before it reaches end-users.
cloud-based email, on-premises email, hybrid email environments, large user bases
Automate data loss prevention
Automate the enforcement of data loss prevention policies to prevent sensitive information from leaving the organization via email. Streamline compliance efforts by automatically identifying and blocking or encrypting regulated data.
regulated industries, sensitive data handling, corporate compliance, email policy enforcement
Enhance threat intelligence and visibility
Enable IT professionals to gain real-time visibility into email traffic and emerging threats through integrated intelligence services. Streamline incident response with actionable threat data and analytics.
security operations centers, incident response teams, network monitoring, threat analysis
Key Features
Advanced Malware Protection
Detects and blocks sophisticated malware, including zero-day threats, before they impact your network.
Anti-Phishing Capabilities
Identifies and neutralizes phishing attempts, protecting users from credential theft and social engineering attacks.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Enforces policies to prevent sensitive data from being sent externally, aiding compliance.
Real-time Threat Intelligence
Provides up-to-date information on emerging threats to proactively defend your environment.
Scalable Subscription Licensing
Offers a cost-effective and predictable way to secure a large number of users over a defined term.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent data protection and compliance with regulations like GLBA and SOX, making advanced email security essential for preventing financial fraud and data breaches.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA, which mandates the protection of patient health information (PHI) transmitted via email, necessitating robust security and DLP features.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle sensitive citizen data and are frequent targets of cyberattacks, requiring advanced threat protection and secure communication channels to maintain public trust and operational integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information and are subject to attorney-client privilege, making email security and data loss prevention critical to protect sensitive communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ESA IMS?
Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA) provides on-premises or virtual email security, while Intelligence Management Services (IMS) offers cloud-based threat intelligence and analytics. Together, they offer a robust solution for email security.
What is the user count for this license?
This specific license is designed for organizations with a user base ranging from 500,000 to 1 million users.
What does the 3-year term entail?
The 3-year term signifies the duration of the subscription for the ESA and IMS services, providing continuous protection and access to updates for that period.
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.