Cisco ESC for Bearer Plane All-Inclusive
The Cisco ESC for Bearer Plane All-Inclusive license provides comprehensive security and management for your network traffic over a one-year term.
- All-Inclusive Access: Entitlement to full feature set for bearer plane security and management.
- Capacity: Supports up to 1 million active sessions for continuous network monitoring and control.
- Term: Valid for a full 12 months, ensuring sustained protection and operational continuity.
- Vendor Support: Access to Cisco's expert support for critical security and performance issues.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco Enterprise Security and Compliance (ESC) platform software license, specifically for the bearer plane. It grants all-inclusive access to the platform's capabilities for managing and securing network traffic, supporting up to 1 million active sessions for a duration of one year.
This license is designed for IT managers and professionals within small to mid-market businesses who need robust security and compliance tools without the overhead of enterprise-scale solutions. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing essential visibility and control over data in transit.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Unlocks advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities for bearer plane traffic.
- Compliance Management: Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements through detailed logging and reporting.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlines network security operations with centralized management and automation.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports a significant number of active sessions, accommodating growing business needs.
- Continuous Protection: Ensures ongoing security and compliance throughout the one-year license term.
This Cisco ESC license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade network security and compliance efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Traffic Security
Enable teams to deploy advanced threat detection and prevention mechanisms across their bearer plane traffic. Streamline the monitoring and analysis of network data to identify and mitigate potential security risks proactively.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices, secure network segmentation
Streamline Regulatory Compliance
Streamline the process of meeting stringent industry and government compliance mandates related to network data. Automate the generation of audit trails and reports required for regulatory bodies, reducing manual effort and risk of non-compliance.
businesses with data privacy obligations, organizations subject to financial regulations, companies requiring network traffic logging
Automate Security Operations
Automate routine security tasks and incident response workflows for bearer plane traffic. Improve the efficiency of your IT security team by reducing manual intervention in monitoring and threat mitigation.
IT teams managing network security, organizations seeking to reduce alert fatigue, environments with limited security staffing
Key Features
Bearer Plane Security
Protects your network's core data transport layer from advanced threats and unauthorized access.
All-Inclusive Access
Grants full access to all platform features and functionalities without tiered limitations.
1 Million Session Capacity
Supports a large volume of concurrent network sessions, suitable for growing or busy networks.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous security coverage for a defined period.
Cisco Platform Integration
Leverages Cisco's established technology for reliable and effective network security management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent data security and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced network traffic monitoring and protection essential for protecting sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other privacy laws, necessitating robust security measures to protect patient health information (PHI) transmitted across their networks.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle sensitive citizen data and critical infrastructure information, requiring secure network operations and adherence to strict compliance frameworks like FedRAMP.
Retail & Hospitality
These industries process large volumes of customer payment data and personal information, making them targets for cyberattacks and requiring strong security to maintain trust and comply with regulations like PCI DSS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ESC for Bearer Plane?
Cisco ESC for Bearer Plane is a security and compliance platform license that provides advanced protection and management for your network's data transport layer. This specific offering includes all-inclusive access for 1 million sessions over a one-year term.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for businesses that use IT for their own operations, such as SMBs and mid-market companies. It is not intended for resellers or other IT service providers.
What does 'Bearer Plane' refer to?
The bearer plane in networking refers to the part of the network responsible for carrying user data traffic. Securing the bearer plane is critical for protecting the actual data being transmitted.
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.