Cisco IAP Network Element License - 1 Year
This Cisco IAP Network Element license provides essential software capabilities for large infrastructure networks over a 1-year term, ensuring continuous operation and feature access.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing access to necessary software features and updates for your Cisco network elements.
- Capacity: Supports large infrastructure environments with 500-999 network elements, scaling to your business needs.
- Feature Access: Unlocks critical functionalities and management capabilities required for optimal network performance and security.
- Compliance: Ensures your network hardware and software remain compliant with vendor requirements and operational standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco's Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform, specifically for Network Elements within large infrastructure deployments. It enables the management and policy enforcement for 500 to 999 network devices, ensuring secure access and visibility across your wired and wireless environment.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market to enterprise organizations utilize this license to maintain compliance, gain granular control over network access, and ensure the continued operation of critical network security features. It integrates directly with Cisco's network hardware and software stack.
- Secure Network Access: Enables granular policy enforcement for users and devices connecting to the network.
- Device Visibility: Provides detailed information and profiling of all connected network elements.
- Compliance Management: Helps meet regulatory and internal policy requirements for network access control.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports environments with 500-999 network elements, allowing for growth.
- Continuous Updates: Ensures access to the latest software features and security patches through the subscription term.
This Cisco license is the ideal solution for mid-market and enterprise businesses needing to secure and manage large network infrastructures effectively.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Network Access Control
Enable teams to define and enforce granular access policies for users and devices connecting to the corporate network. Streamline the process of granting, revoking, and managing network access based on identity and context.
wired networks, wireless networks, BYOD policies, network segmentation
Enhance Network Device Visibility
Automate the discovery and profiling of all connected network elements, providing IT with a clear inventory and understanding of devices on the network. Improve security posture by identifying unauthorized or non-compliant devices.
network inventory management, security monitoring, asset tracking, IT asset lifecycle
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Ensure adherence to industry regulations and internal security standards by implementing robust access control and logging mechanisms. Protect sensitive data by controlling who and what can access network resources.
data security policies, audit trails, security best practices, risk management
Key Features
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Platform
Provides a centralized platform for network access control, policy enforcement, and threat defense.
Network Element Licensing
Ensures compliance and unlocks advanced features for managing a specific number of network devices.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and access to software updates and support for a defined period.
Large Infrastructure Support (500-999 elements)
Scales to meet the needs of growing businesses with significant network device deployments.
Policy Enforcement Engine
Allows granular control over user and device access based on context, enhancing security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security and compliance for network access to protect sensitive customer data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must secure patient data (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA, necessitating robust network access controls and device visibility.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex networks with numerous connected devices requiring secure access and segmentation to prevent operational disruptions and cyber threats.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks with many users and devices, requiring scalable solutions for secure access and policy enforcement across campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco IAP Network Element License?
This license is for Cisco's Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform and covers the licensing requirements for managing a specific number of network devices (500-999 in this case) within your infrastructure for a 1-year term.
What does 'Network Element' refer to?
A network element typically refers to a network device such as a switch, access point, or router that is managed by the Cisco ISE platform for policy enforcement and access control.
Why is a subscription license important for network elements?
Subscription licenses ensure you have continuous access to the latest software features, security updates, and vendor support, which is critical for maintaining a secure and compliant network environment.
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.