Cisco IAP RTM LIC 500-999 Branch/Small VNFS-5Y
This Cisco IAP VNF subscription license provides essential network management capabilities for 500-999 users across branch and small office environments for a 5-year term.
- License Term: 5-year subscription ensuring continuous access to features and support.
- Capacity: Supports 500-999 users, ideal for growing branch or small business networks.
- Platform: Enables Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) on Cisco platforms for flexible deployment.
- Value: Guarantees compliance, access to the latest software updates, and uninterrupted network operation.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 5-year subscription license for Cisco's Identity Services Engine (ISE) Virtual Network Functions (VNFs), specifically designed for branch and small business deployments supporting 500 to 999 users. It unlocks critical network access control, policy enforcement, and security segmentation capabilities, ensuring that your network infrastructure remains compliant and secure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market companies utilize this license to manage user and device access to their corporate network. It integrates with existing Cisco network infrastructure, providing a centralized platform for security policy management and operational visibility within their server rooms, MDF/IDF closets, or NOC environments.
- Enhanced Network Security: Enforces granular access policies based on user identity, device posture, and location.
- Simplified Management: Centralizes network access control and policy management for distributed environments.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by providing auditable access logs and policy enforcement.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports a user range of 500-999, accommodating growth within branch or small office settings.
- Software Updates: Includes access to software updates and patches for ongoing security and feature enhancements.
This Cisco VNF license offers essential security and management features for businesses needing to control network access without the complexity of enterprise-grade hardware.
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 onboarding and offboarding of employees and contractors with automated policy application.
wired networks, wireless networks, remote access, BYOD environments
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies across all network access points, ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations. Reduce manual configuration errors and improve the overall security posture of the organization.
distributed office locations, multi-site organizations, managed network infrastructure
Streamline User and Device Management
Streamline the management of user identities and device compliance for network access. Gain visibility into who and what is connecting to your network, and ensure devices meet security requirements before granting access.
growing businesses, organizations with mobile workforces, IT departments with limited staff
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Enhances security by granting network access based on user identity and role, not just network location.
Device posture assessment
Ensures that devices connecting to the network meet security standards, reducing the risk of malware introduction.
Guest access management
Provides a secure and controlled way to grant temporary network access to visitors and contractors.
Security policy automation
Reduces manual effort and errors in applying security policies across the network.
Centralized management console
Simplifies network security administration and provides a single pane of glass for policy management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and GLBA.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, demanding robust security for patient data and secure access controls for medical devices and staff.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, necessitating strong security measures and access controls to maintain client trust and confidentiality.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors often have multiple locations and a need to manage guest Wi-Fi access securely, while also protecting point-of-sale systems and customer data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco IAP?
Cisco IAP refers to Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). These are software-based network security and access control solutions designed to be deployed on virtualized infrastructure.
What does the 500-999 user count mean?
This license tier supports network access control for up to 999 concurrent users or devices connecting to the network through the Cisco ISE platform.
What is the benefit of a 5-year subscription?
A 5-year subscription provides long-term cost predictability, ensures continuous access to software updates and support, and locks in current pricing for an extended period, simplifying budgeting and planning.
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.