Cisco ESC for Control Plane All-Inclusive License
This Cisco ESC license provides all-inclusive control plane access for 100,000 active sessions over a one-year subscription term, ensuring continuous network operation and security.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock critical control plane security and management capabilities essential for network stability.
- Continuous Operation: Ensures your network's core functions remain active and protected throughout the subscription period.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance by providing necessary security and visibility tools for your control plane.
- Predictable Costing: A one-year subscription model offers clear budgeting and avoids unexpected capital expenditures.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ESC for Control Plane All-Inclusive license is a one-year subscription that grants access to essential features for managing and securing your network's control plane. This license covers 100,000 active sessions, providing a robust foundation for network visibility and threat mitigation.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for maintaining the integrity and performance of their network infrastructure. It integrates into existing Cisco environments to enhance control plane security and operational efficiency.
- All-Inclusive Control Plane Access: Provides comprehensive feature set for managing and securing network control plane traffic.
- 100,000 Active Sessions: Scalable capacity to support a significant number of concurrent network sessions.
- One-Year Subscription: Offers a defined term for predictable budgeting and continuous access to features.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Helps protect against unauthorized access and threats targeting the network core.
- Simplified Licensing: Streamlines the procurement and management of essential control plane software capabilities.
This Cisco ESC license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to bolster their network control plane security and management without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Control Plane Security
Enable teams to protect critical network infrastructure from unauthorized access and sophisticated threats targeting the control plane. Streamline the implementation of security policies and monitoring for core network functions.
on-premises data centers, campus networks, distributed enterprise locations, hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Network Visibility and Monitoring
Streamline the process of gaining deep visibility into control plane traffic and network device behavior. Automate the collection and analysis of telemetry data to proactively identify potential issues and security events.
managed network services, network operations centers, security operations centers, large-scale IT deployments
Ensure Continuous Network Operation
Automate the maintenance of network stability by ensuring essential control plane functions remain operational and secure. Provide teams with the tools to quickly respond to and mitigate control plane anomalies, minimizing downtime.
business-critical operations, high-availability networks, regulated industry environments, performance-sensitive applications
Key Features
All-Inclusive Control Plane Access
Provides comprehensive security and management capabilities for your network's core functions, reducing risk and improving operational efficiency.
100,000 Active Sessions
Supports a substantial number of concurrent network sessions, offering scalability for growing SMB and mid-market organizations.
One-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and continuous access to essential features, avoiding large upfront capital expenditures.
Enhanced Security Posture
Helps protect against threats targeting the network control plane, safeguarding critical business data and operations.
Simplified Management
Streamlines the procurement and deployment of vital network control plane software, reducing administrative overhead.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance for their networks to protect sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted transaction processing, making advanced control plane management essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and reliable network infrastructure to protect patient information and critical medical systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where control plane integrity is vital for production uptime and safety.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client data, demanding strong network security and compliance to prevent breaches and maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ESC for Control Plane?
Cisco ESC for Control Plane is a software solution designed to enhance the security and management of your network's control plane. This license provides access to its features for a specified term and session capacity.
What does 'All-Inclusive' mean for this license?
All-inclusive means this license unlocks the full suite of features available for the control plane within the Cisco ESC platform, without requiring additional feature-specific licenses.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is for Cisco's software platform and applies to compatible Cisco network devices that support ESC for control plane management. Specific compatibility details should be verified with your network architecture.
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.