Cisco ESC Control Plane Value Plus License
The Cisco ESC Control Plane Value Plus license provides essential security and operational capabilities for your network's control plane, covering 100,000 active sessions for one year.
- Enhanced Security: Gain advanced threat detection and policy enforcement for your critical network infrastructure.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network services and maintain business operations with proactive security.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements and industry standards with robust security controls.
- Scalable Capacity: Manage up to 100,000 active sessions, supporting growing business demands.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise Software and Services Cloud (ESC) platform license unlocks advanced capabilities for your network's control plane. It provides enhanced security features, policy management, and operational visibility for up to 100,000 active sessions over a one-year subscription term.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to strengthen their network security posture and ensure compliance. It integrates into existing Cisco network infrastructures, providing critical security functions without requiring extensive hardware overhauls.
- Advanced Control Plane Security: Protects against unauthorized access and malicious activity targeting network routing and management functions.
- Policy Enforcement: Enables granular control over network traffic and access based on defined security policies.
- Threat Detection and Response: Identifies and mitigates security threats in real-time, minimizing potential impact.
- Scalable Session Management: Supports a high volume of active sessions, accommodating dynamic network environments.
- Subscription-Based Access: Provides access to features and updates for a defined term, offering predictable costs.
This Cisco ESC license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to fortify their network control plane security and ensure operational resilience.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Threat Protection
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated security measures that protect the network's core routing and management functions. This ensures the integrity and availability of critical network services for daily business operations.
on-premises data centers, multi-site corporate networks, cloud-connected infrastructure
Streamline Policy Management and Enforcement
Streamline the definition and enforcement of security policies across the network control plane. This reduces manual configuration errors and ensures consistent security posture, vital for compliance.
distributed enterprise environments, regulated industry networks, IT-managed service delivery
Automate Security Monitoring and Response
Automate the monitoring of control plane activities for suspicious behavior and potential threats. This allows IT teams to respond faster to incidents, minimizing downtime and potential data exposure.
high-availability network deployments, security-conscious organizations, IT operations centers
Key Features
Control Plane Security Features
Protects critical network infrastructure from unauthorized access and manipulation, ensuring operational stability.
Session Management up to 100K
Scales to accommodate large and dynamic network environments, supporting business growth without performance degradation.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to the latest security updates and features for one year.
Cisco ESC Platform Integration
Leverages a unified platform for enhanced visibility and management of network security services.
Value Plus Licensing Tier
Unlocks enhanced security capabilities and features beyond basic protection, offering greater value for critical network segments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making robust control plane security essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating strong security measures to protect patient data and ensure the availability of critical medical systems.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle sensitive information and critical infrastructure, requiring advanced security solutions to defend against cyber threats and meet stringent security mandates.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology networks are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks; securing the network control plane is vital to prevent operational disruptions and ensure safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ESC?
Cisco Enterprise Software and Services Cloud (ESC) is a platform that enables the delivery and management of Cisco's security and networking software services. It helps organizations simplify the deployment and operation of these services.
What does 'Control Plane' refer to?
The control plane is the part of a network device that determines how traffic should flow. Securing it is crucial to prevent attackers from manipulating network routes or gaining unauthorized access.
What is the term of this license?
This is an active subscription license valid for one year from the date of activation.
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.