Cisco IAP Platform License for Large Infrastructure Networks
This Cisco IAP platform license provides perpetual access to essential network management capabilities for large infrastructure networks, ensuring ongoing operational integrity.
- License Term: Perpetual entitlement to use the licensed software features indefinitely.
- Billing Model: One-time purchase for perpetual software licensing.
- Coverage Scope: Supports large infrastructure networks with 100 to 249 network elements.
- Key Value: Enables full feature access and ensures compliance for critical network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco IAP (Identity Services Engine) platform license is a perpetual software entitlement designed for managing large-scale network infrastructures. It unlocks advanced security and policy enforcement features for networks comprising 100 to 249 network elements, ensuring comprehensive visibility and control.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market to enterprise organizations utilize this license to maintain compliance, enhance network security posture, and streamline the management of their complex network environments. It integrates with existing Cisco network hardware to provide centralized policy management and threat defense.
- Enhanced Network Security: Unlocks advanced security features for policy enforcement and threat mitigation.
- Centralized Management: Provides a single platform for managing network access and security policies.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory and internal policy requirements for network access and data security.
- Scalable Infrastructure Support: Designed to support large networks with a defined range of network elements.
- Perpetual Entitlement: Offers long-term value with a one-time purchase for indefinite software use.
This Cisco license is the right choice for mid-market and enterprise teams needing robust, perpetual network management capabilities without ongoing subscription costs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to implement granular access controls and security policies across their network. Streamline the process of identifying and authenticating users and devices to prevent unauthorized access.
On-premises network deployments, Hybrid cloud environments, Wired and wireless networks, BYOD management
Streamline Policy Management
Streamline the administration of network access policies from a centralized platform. Automate policy enforcement to reduce manual configuration errors and ensure consistent security posture.
Organizations with complex network topologies, Businesses requiring consistent security across locations, Teams managing diverse user groups
Automate Device Onboarding and Compliance
Automate the onboarding process for new devices and users, ensuring they meet security requirements before gaining network access. Maintain continuous compliance with internal security standards and external regulations.
Environments with frequent device changes, Businesses with strict security audit requirements, IT departments focused on operational efficiency
Key Features
Perpetual Software License
Provides indefinite use of the licensed features with a one-time purchase, offering long-term cost predictability.
Support for 100-249 Network Elements
Scales to manage a significant number of devices within a large infrastructure network, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Advanced Security Features
Unlocks critical capabilities for identity-based security, policy enforcement, and threat mitigation, enhancing overall network protection.
Centralized Management Platform
Simplifies network administration by providing a single pane of glass for policy configuration and monitoring.
Compliance and Auditing Tools
Assists in meeting regulatory requirements and internal security mandates through robust logging and reporting capabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and adhere to regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which this license helps enforce.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must comply with HIPAA regulations for patient data privacy, necessitating secure network access and robust auditing capabilities provided by this licensing.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex networks with critical operational technology (OT) that require secure segmentation and access control to prevent disruptions and cyber threats.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user populations and devices, requiring scalable solutions for secure network access and policy enforcement across campus networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license grants you the right to use the software indefinitely. Unlike subscription licenses, there are no recurring fees for the software itself, though support and maintenance contracts may be separate.
What does 'large infrastructure network' mean in this context?
This license is designed for networks with a substantial number of connected devices, specifically between 100 and 249 network elements, requiring robust management and security capabilities.
Does this license include Cisco support?
This listing is for the software license entitlement only. Cisco support and maintenance contracts are typically purchased separately and provide access to software updates, patches, and technical assistance.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.