Cisco High-Capacity SSL Add-On License
Secure your network infrastructure with the Cisco High-Capacity SSL Add-On License, providing 1 million SSL connections and 20,000 SSL connections per second for three years.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of high-capacity SSL processing and security features.
- Performance Capacity: Supports 1 million concurrent SSL connections (CEC) and 20,000 SSL connections per second (CPS).
- Platform Enhancement: Expands the SSL handling capabilities of your Cisco security platform.
- Business Continuity: Ensures your applications and services remain accessible and secure under heavy load.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 3-year subscription license for Cisco's High-Capacity SSL Add-On, designed to significantly boost the SSL/TLS processing power of compatible Cisco security platforms. It enables the handling of up to 1 million concurrent SSL connections and 20,000 SSL connections per second, ensuring robust security and performance for demanding environments.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to scale their network security infrastructure. It is crucial for businesses experiencing high volumes of encrypted traffic, such as those hosting large web applications, providing secure remote access, or meeting stringent compliance requirements for data encryption.
- Scalable SSL Capacity: Increases the number of concurrent SSL connections your platform can manage.
- High Connection Rate: Boosts the speed at which new SSL connections can be established.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Supports advanced SSL/TLS features for comprehensive threat protection.
- Subscription-Based: Provides predictable costs and access to updates over a 3-year term.
- Platform Integration: Designed to work with specific Cisco security appliances and software.
This Cisco SSL Add-On license is the ideal solution for mid-market and enterprise businesses needing to scale their encrypted traffic handling capabilities without overhauling their entire security infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable High-Volume Encrypted Traffic Handling
Enable teams to securely manage a large volume of encrypted user traffic without performance degradation. Streamline the secure delivery of web applications and services to a broad user base.
web application hosting, secure remote access, large user bases, high traffic websites
Meet Stringent Compliance Requirements
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations that mandate strong encryption for all data in transit. Automate the secure handling of sensitive information, reducing the risk of breaches and penalties.
data in transit encryption, regulatory compliance, sensitive data handling, secure communications
Support Peak Load Demands
Support peak load demands for e-commerce platforms and online services during high-traffic events or seasonal peaks. Maintain application availability and responsiveness when user concurrency is highest.
e-commerce operations, seasonal traffic spikes, application availability, user experience
Key Features
1 Million Concurrent SSL Connections (CEC)
Significantly increases the number of simultaneous secure connections your security platform can handle, preventing performance bottlenecks during peak usage.
20,000 SSL Connections Per Second (CPS)
Boosts the rate at which new secure connections can be established, improving responsiveness for users initiating connections to your services.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable operational expenses and ensures continued access to security features and support for an extended period.
Platform-Specific Add-On
Enhances the capabilities of existing Cisco security infrastructure, offering a cost-effective way to scale capacity without a full hardware replacement.
Enhanced Security Processing
Supports the robust encryption and decryption required for modern secure communication protocols, protecting sensitive data in transit.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust encryption to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR, making high-capacity SSL essential for secure transactions and communications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must secure patient health information (PHI) under regulations like HIPAA, necessitating strong encryption for all data in transit to prevent breaches and maintain patient privacy.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle large volumes of customer data, including payment card information, requiring high SSL capacity to secure online transactions and customer portals during peak shopping seasons.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often manage vast amounts of sensitive citizen data and require secure communication channels, making high-capacity SSL crucial for maintaining data integrity and public trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a High-Capacity SSL Add-On License?
This is a software license that increases the SSL/TLS processing capacity of a compatible Cisco security platform. It allows the device to handle a greater number of concurrent secure connections and establish new secure connections at a faster rate.
What does '1M SSL CEC' and '20K SSL CPS' mean?
CEC stands for Concurrent SSL Connections, meaning 1 million simultaneous secure connections. CPS stands for Connections Per Second, indicating the license supports establishing 20,000 new secure connections every second.
What Cisco hardware or software is this license compatible with?
This license is designed as an add-on for specific Cisco security platforms. Compatibility details are typically found in the product documentation for the relevant Cisco security appliance or software.
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.