Cisco ESC Bearer Plane All-Inclusive License
This Cisco ESC Bearer Plane license provides all-inclusive access for 100,000 sessions, ensuring continuous operation and compliance for one year.
- Access to Advanced Security: Unlock critical security features for your network's bearer plane traffic.
- Capacity for Growth: Supports up to 100,000 concurrent sessions, scaling with your business needs.
- Subscription Certainty: One-year active subscription ensures uninterrupted service and predictable costs.
- Vendor Support: Entitlement to Cisco's support for license activation and basic inquiries.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ESC (Enhanced Services Cloud) Bearer Plane All-Inclusive license provides essential security and management capabilities for your network's data traffic. This subscription unlocks features designed to protect and optimize the flow of information across your infrastructure for a term of one year, covering up to 100,000 sessions.
This licensing is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market organizations who are responsible for maintaining the security and operational integrity of their internal networks. It integrates with Cisco's security platforms to provide visibility and control over network traffic.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Activates advanced threat detection and prevention mechanisms for bearer plane traffic.
- Scalable Session Capacity: Accommodates up to 100,000 concurrent sessions, suitable for growing businesses.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides a one-year term of active software access and feature utilization.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory and internal policy requirements for network security.
- Simplified Licensing: Offers an all-inclusive package for a defined session count, simplifying procurement.
This Cisco license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance network security without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Traffic Security
Enable teams to deploy advanced security features for real-time monitoring and protection of network bearer plane traffic. Streamline threat detection and response to safeguard sensitive business data from emerging cyber threats.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices, secure network segmentation
Ensure Continuous Service Operation
Streamline the maintenance of network uptime by ensuring all necessary security features are active and supported. Automate the renewal process for critical security subscriptions, preventing service interruptions due to licensing lapses.
business continuity planning, high-availability network designs, critical infrastructure protection, regulated operational environments
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Automate the enforcement of security policies required by industry regulations and internal standards for network data handling. Enable teams to demonstrate compliance through robust security controls and auditable logs.
data privacy mandates, financial services regulations, healthcare data security, government compliance frameworks
Key Features
Bearer Plane Security Features
Protects the core data path of your network from unauthorized access and malicious activity.
100,000 Session Capacity
Provides ample capacity for most SMB and mid-market network traffic, allowing for growth.
One-Year Subscription Term
Ensures predictable costs and continuous access to security features for a defined period.
All-Inclusive Licensing
Simplifies procurement and management by bundling essential bearer plane security capabilities.
Cisco Platform Integration
Leverages Cisco's established security ecosystem for enhanced network visibility and control.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive transaction data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making bearer plane security critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must safeguard patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong network security controls for data in transit.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure, where data integrity and availability are paramount.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client data, requiring advanced security measures to prevent breaches and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco ESC Bearer Plane license?
This is a one-year subscription license for Cisco's Enhanced Services Cloud (ESC) platform, providing all-inclusive security and management features for your network's bearer plane traffic, supporting up to 100,000 sessions.
Who is the target audience for this license?
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses who need to secure their internal network infrastructure. Business owners with limited IT staff can also benefit from its simplified management.
What does 'Bearer Plane' refer to?
The bearer plane, also known as the data plane, is responsible for the actual forwarding of network traffic. This license focuses on securing and managing the data as it flows through your network.
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.