Cisco IAP Platform License for Core/Large VNFs - 3 Year Subscription
This 3-year Cisco IAP platform license subscription unlocks advanced capabilities for core and large virtual network functions, ensuring your business operations remain compliant and efficient.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of continuous access to Cisco IAP platform features and support.
- Billing Model: A predictable subscription ensures consistent budgeting and operational continuity.
- Platform Enablement: Unlock critical features for core and large Virtual Network Functions (VNFs).
- Compliance & Operation: Maintain software compliance and ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco IAP (Identity Services Engine) platform license subscription provides the necessary entitlements for core and large Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) over a 3-year term. It enables advanced security and network access control features, crucial for managing modern IT environments and ensuring compliance.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to secure their network infrastructure. It integrates with Cisco's network hardware and software to enforce security policies, manage user access, and maintain a compliant operational posture within their server rooms, data centers, or distributed network closets.
- Feature Unlock: Grants access to advanced security and network access control features within Cisco's platform.
- VNF Support: Specifically designed to enable core and large Virtual Network Functions.
- Subscription Term: Provides 3 years of continuous licensing and access to updates.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and software licensing adherence.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted functionality of critical network security services.
This Cisco IAP license subscription is ideal for businesses seeking to enhance network security and manage virtual network functions without the overhead of traditional enterprise solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Access Control
Enable teams to define and enforce granular access policies for users and devices connecting to the network. Streamline the process of granting, revoking, and managing network access based on security posture and user roles.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure, wired and wireless networks
Ensure Software Compliance and Audit Readiness
Automate the tracking of software licenses to prevent compliance violations and costly audits. Maintain an accurate inventory of entitlements, ensuring all deployed Cisco ISE features are properly licensed for core and large VNFs.
regulated industries, IT asset management, multi-site organizations, security-conscious businesses
Support Virtual Network Function Security
Organizations deploying virtual network functions can ensure these critical components are secured and managed effectively. This license provides the necessary foundation for integrating VNF security policies into the broader network access control strategy.
software-defined networking, network function virtualization, cloud-native deployments, modern data centers
Key Features
Cisco IAP Platform Licensing
Provides the necessary entitlements to operate and manage Cisco's Identity Services Engine for core and large VNFs.
3-Year Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to features and support for a predictable period, simplifying budget management.
Support for Core/Large VNFs
Enables advanced security and access control capabilities specifically for virtual network functions critical to modern infrastructure.
Subscription Billing
Offers a cost-effective and manageable payment model, aligning operational expenses with service usage.
Compliance and Feature Access
Guarantees adherence to licensing agreements and unlocks the full suite of security features for enhanced network protection.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and maintain regulatory adherence, making robust network access control essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must comply with HIPAA and other regulations, necessitating secure patient data access and network segmentation to protect electronic health records.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly rely on connected systems and VNFs, requiring secure access controls to protect operational technology (OT) and ensure production continuity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user populations and must secure access to network resources while supporting research initiatives that may involve sensitive data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco IAP license?
A Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform license provides the necessary software entitlements to enable advanced security and network access control features. This specific license is for core and large Virtual Network Functions (VNFs).
What does 'VNF' mean in this context?
VNF stands for Virtual Network Function. This license is designed to support the security and access control requirements for these virtualized network services.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses offer predictable costs, continuous access to the latest features and updates, and simplified license management over the term of the subscription.
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.