Cisco IAP Platform License for Small Branches
This 5-year Cisco IAP platform license subscription enables advanced network management capabilities for your small branch locations, ensuring secure and efficient operations.
- License Term: Enjoy 5 years of continuous access to Cisco's latest network management features and software updates.
- Platform Enablement: Unlocks the full potential of Cisco's Identity Services Engine (ISE) or similar platforms for network access control and policy enforcement.
- Capacity: Supports licensing for 1 to 499 endpoints or users within branch and small office environments.
- Compliance & Security: Maintains regulatory compliance and enhances your security posture through advanced threat detection and policy management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for Cisco's Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform, specifically designed for branch and small office deployments. It provides the necessary software entitlement to manage network access, enforce security policies, and gain visibility across your network infrastructure for up to 499 users or endpoints.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license integrates into your existing network stack. It ensures that your branch offices benefit from enterprise-grade security and network control without the complexity of managing large-scale deployments.
- Network Access Control: Enforce granular security policies for users and devices connecting to your network.
- Policy Management: Define and automate security policies across wired, wireless, and VPN connections.
- Threat Detection: Gain visibility into potential security threats and respond proactively.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet industry regulations and internal security standards with robust auditing and reporting.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports environments ranging from 1 to 499 users or endpoints, ideal for growing businesses.
This Cisco platform license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance network security and control across their branch locations.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce specific security policies for users and devices connecting to the network. Streamline the process of granting or denying access based on device posture and user identity.
wired networks, wireless networks, VPN connections, endpoint security
Automate security policy enforcement
Automate the deployment and management of security policies across all connected endpoints. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring consistent application of security rules.
network segmentation, BYOD policies, guest access, security posture assessment
Enhance network visibility and threat detection
Enable teams to gain deeper visibility into network traffic and user activity. Automate the detection of potential security threats and anomalies for faster response.
security monitoring, incident response, network analytics, threat intelligence
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Ensures only authorized users and devices can access network resources, significantly reducing the risk of breaches.
Policy-driven network segmentation
Allows for the isolation of critical systems and sensitive data, limiting the impact of any potential security incident.
Device posture assessment
Verifies that devices meet security requirements before granting network access, preventing the spread of malware.
Centralized management console
Simplifies the administration of network security policies across multiple locations from a single interface.
5-year subscription term
Provides long-term cost predictability and continuous access to the latest security features and updates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security and compliance for sensitive customer data, making robust network access control and policy enforcement essential to meet regulations like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must protect patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating secure network access and strict data segmentation to prevent unauthorized access and breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, requiring secure network access controls and data protection measures to maintain client trust and meet ethical obligations.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle payment card data and customer information, requiring compliance with PCI DSS and secure network segmentation to protect transactions and personal data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco IAP?
Cisco IAP refers to Cisco's Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform, a security solution that provides network access control and policy enforcement. This license enables its use for specific deployment scenarios.
What does 'RTM LIC' mean?
RTM typically stands for 'Ready for Manufacturing' or 'Real-Time Management', and LIC denotes a license. In this context, it signifies a software license for the Cisco platform.
What is the difference between this license and a hardware purchase?
This is a software license that enables features on compatible Cisco hardware. It does not include the physical hardware itself, but rather the entitlement to use the software capabilities on that hardware.
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.