Cisco ESC for In-Line Services - All-Inclusive 1 Million Sessions Active
Cisco Enterprise Software for Cloud (ESC) for In-Line Services provides essential platform licensing for 1 million active sessions over a one-year term, ensuring continuous security and operational integrity for your business network.
- All-Inclusive Licensing: Gain access to the full suite of in-line services for your Cisco security platform.
- 1 Million Active Sessions: Coverage for a substantial volume of concurrent network sessions, scaling with your business needs.
- One-Year Term: Secure your environment with a predictable subscription for a full year, simplifying budget management.
- Continuous Operation: Entitlement to ongoing software updates and critical security intelligence to maintain network resilience.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco Enterprise Software for Cloud (ESC) subscription license for In-Line Services, providing all-inclusive access for up to 1 million active sessions over a one-year period. It ensures your Cisco security infrastructure remains up-to-date with the latest features, security patches, and threat intelligence, crucial for maintaining a strong security posture.
This license is designed for businesses that rely on Cisco's security solutions to protect their internal networks and data. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies will find this subscription essential for managing their security stack, ensuring compliance, and preventing operational disruptions caused by security vulnerabilities or outdated software.
- Platform Licensing: Provides the necessary entitlement to operate Cisco's in-line security services.
- Active Session Capacity: Supports up to 1 million concurrent active sessions, suitable for growing businesses.
- Subscription Model: Offers a predictable, annual billing cycle for easier financial planning.
- Vendor Support: Includes access to Cisco's support resources for issue resolution.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced security capabilities and ongoing software enhancements.
This Cisco ESC subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to maintain robust, compliant, and up-to-date in-line security services without the overhead of traditional enterprise licensing.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy and maintain advanced threat prevention capabilities across their network infrastructure. This ensures proactive defense against evolving cyber threats and reduces the risk of security incidents.
on-premises network infrastructure, security appliance deployment, multi-segment network, business continuity planning
Streamline Security Policy Management
Streamline the management of security policies and configurations for in-line services. This allows IT professionals to efficiently enforce security postures and maintain compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
centralized IT management, policy-driven security, network segmentation, compliance reporting
Automate Software Updates and Patches
Automate the process of receiving and applying software updates and security patches for critical in-line security services. This ensures that security defenses are always current and protected against known vulnerabilities.
managed IT services, proactive system maintenance, vulnerability management, operational efficiency
Key Features
All-Inclusive Licensing
Provides complete access to all features and functionalities of Cisco's in-line security services without additional module purchases.
1 Million Active Sessions
Scales to support a large volume of concurrent network traffic, ensuring performance and security for growing businesses.
One-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and ensures continuous protection and access to updates for a full year.
Platform Software
Enables the core security services running on Cisco's network and security platforms.
Active Service Entitlement
Guarantees access to ongoing software updates, security intelligence, and vendor support for the duration of the subscription.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced in-line security services critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA and HITECH regulations, necessitating strong security measures to safeguard patient health information (PHI) and ensure data integrity.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle sensitive citizen data and critical infrastructure information, requiring secure networks and compliance with mandates like FISMA.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses process large volumes of customer payment data, making them targets for fraud and requiring PCI DSS compliance and secure transaction environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ESC for In-Line Services?
Cisco ESC for In-Line Services is a subscription license that provides access to essential security features and ongoing updates for Cisco's network security appliances. It ensures your security infrastructure remains current and effective.
What does '1 Million Sessions Active' mean?
This refers to the capacity of the license, allowing up to 1 million concurrent active network sessions to be processed and secured by the Cisco services covered under this subscription.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license with a one-year term. It requires renewal to maintain access to services, updates, and support.
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.