Cisco ESC Bearer Plane Value Plus 1M Session License
This Cisco ESC Bearer Plane Value Plus license provides 1 million sessions of advanced security and network visibility for your organization's critical infrastructure over a one-year term.
- Access to Advanced Security: Unlock enhanced threat detection, policy enforcement, and network segmentation capabilities.
- Extended Operational Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic and user activity for better control and troubleshooting.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements and internal security policies with robust platform features.
- Optimized Network Performance: Ensure efficient traffic flow and resource utilization through intelligent policy management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Enterprise Security and Compliance (ESC) Bearer Plane Value Plus license is a subscription-based software entitlement designed to enhance the security posture and operational efficiency of your network infrastructure. This specific license covers 1 million sessions, providing critical security functions and visibility for your core network traffic.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for maintaining secure and compliant network operations. It integrates with Cisco's security platforms to provide essential security services, ensuring business continuity and protecting sensitive data within their own IT environments.
- Enhanced Threat Mitigation: Provides advanced tools to detect and respond to evolving cyber threats.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables granular control over network access and data flow based on defined security policies.
- Network Segmentation: Facilitates the creation of secure zones within the network to limit the impact of breaches.
- Traffic Analysis: Offers deep packet inspection and reporting for security monitoring and forensic analysis.
- Subscription-Based Model: Delivers predictable costs and continuous access to the latest security features and updates.
This Cisco ESC license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade network security and compliance without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and neutralize sophisticated cyber threats targeting network traffic. Streamline incident response by providing real-time alerts and detailed forensic data.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, secure network segmentation, critical infrastructure protection
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the application of granular security policies across the network to control access and data flow. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring consistent adherence to internal and external regulations.
multi-tier application architectures, regulatory compliance mandates, zero-trust network models, internal IT policy management
Enhance Network Traffic Visibility
Enable IT professionals to gain deep insights into network traffic patterns and user behavior for improved security monitoring. Streamline troubleshooting by quickly identifying performance bottlenecks or anomalous activity.
large-scale network deployments, security operations centers (SOC), network performance monitoring, forensic investigations
Key Features
Bearer Plane Security Functions
Protects critical network traffic from unauthorized access and malicious attacks.
1 Million Session Capacity
Provides extensive coverage for large or growing network environments.
Value Plus Licensing Tier
Unlocks enhanced security features and capabilities beyond basic offerings.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and continuous access to updated security intelligence.
Cisco ESC Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with your existing Cisco security ecosystem for unified management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security measures to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, which this license helps address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations for patient data privacy, necessitating robust security controls and audit capabilities that Cisco ESC provides.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers handle large volumes of payment card data and customer information, requiring strong security to prevent breaches and maintain PCI DSS compliance.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often face strict security mandates and compliance requirements to protect sensitive citizen data and critical infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ESC?
Cisco Enterprise Security and Compliance (ESC) is a platform designed to help organizations manage security policies, ensure compliance, and gain visibility into their network traffic.
What does 'Bearer Plane' refer to?
The bearer plane refers to the network infrastructure that carries user data traffic. Securing this plane is critical for protecting the actual data flowing through your network.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses provide predictable costs, continuous access to the latest software updates and security features, and often include support, ensuring your security posture remains current.
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.