Cisco IAP Virtual Network Function License for Core/Large Deployments
This Cisco IAP VNF license provides perpetual access to advanced network management features for 50 to 99 users, ensuring your core and large business deployments remain secure and compliant.
- License Term: Perpetual access to Cisco IAP VNF features, eliminating recurring subscription costs for long-term network management.
- Capacity Coverage: Supports network management for 50 to 99 users, ideal for core and large business environments requiring scalable solutions.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks advanced network visibility, policy enforcement, and security capabilities for your organization's IT infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains adherence to regulatory requirements through consistent access to updated network security and management functionalities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco IAP VNF license is a perpetual software entitlement designed for core and large business deployments, enabling advanced network management capabilities for 50 to 99 users. It ensures continuous access to essential features for maintaining network health, security, and compliance.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to manage their organization's network infrastructure. It integrates with Cisco's virtual network function (VNF) platforms, providing a centralized solution for network operations and security policy enforcement within their existing IT environment.
- Perpetual Licensing: Offers a one-time purchase for ongoing access to software features, avoiding recurring subscription fees.
- Scalable Capacity: Designed to support network management for 50 to 99 users, suitable for growing core and large business operations.
- Advanced Network Control: Enables granular policy management, traffic shaping, and security enforcement across the network.
- Enhanced Visibility: Provides deep insights into network performance, user activity, and potential security threats.
- Simplified Compliance: Facilitates adherence to industry regulations and internal security policies through consistent feature access.
This Cisco license empowers SMB and mid-market IT teams to manage complex networks efficiently, ensuring security and compliance without enterprise-level overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced 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, BYOD environments, corporate security policies
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the detection and remediation of security threats by integrating with security intelligence feeds. Protect sensitive business data by ensuring only authorized users and devices can access network resources.
network segmentation, threat intelligence integration, endpoint security, zero trust architecture
Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Support compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA or PCI DSS by implementing strict access controls and audit logging. Ensure consistent policy enforcement across all network access points to meet audit requirements.
auditable access logs, policy enforcement, data privacy regulations, internal security standards
Key Features
Perpetual License
Provides long-term access to software features with a one-time purchase, eliminating recurring subscription costs and offering predictable budgeting.
Virtual Network Function (VNF)
Allows deployment on virtualized infrastructure, offering flexibility and scalability for modern IT environments.
Identity Services Engine (ISE) Capabilities
Enables robust network access control, policy enforcement, and threat defense based on user identity and device context.
Support for 50-99 Users
Scales to meet the needs of core and large business deployments, providing essential network management for a defined user base.
Core/Large Deployment Focus
Optimized for businesses with significant network infrastructure, ensuring reliable performance and advanced feature sets.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent access controls and audit trails to comply with regulations like SOX and PCI DSS, which Cisco IAP VNF licensing helps enforce.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting sensitive patient data under HIPAA necessitates robust network security and granular access policies, areas where Cisco IAP VNF excels.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handle confidential client information and must maintain strict data security and access controls to meet professional and regulatory obligations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) networks and ensuring reliable access for critical systems is paramount, making advanced network control essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual license?
A perpetual license means you own the right to use the software indefinitely after a single purchase. This contrasts with subscription licenses, which require ongoing payments to maintain access.
What does 'VNF' mean?
VNF stands for Virtual Network Function. It means the network service, in this case, Cisco's Identity Services Engine, runs as software on standard servers or virtual machines rather than dedicated hardware appliances.
What is the difference between this and a hardware appliance?
This is a software license for a virtual deployment. It offers greater flexibility and can be deployed on your existing server infrastructure, whereas a hardware appliance is a physical device.
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.