Cisco Identity Services Engine 10 Bundle
The Cisco Identity Services Engine 10 Bundle provides essential network access control and policy enforcement for up to 10 virtual machines, enhancing security posture.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to advanced network security features.
- Capacity: Supports up to 10 virtual machine instances of the ISE platform.
- Feature Access: Unlocks comprehensive policy enforcement, profiling, and guest access capabilities.
- Compliance: Helps meet regulatory requirements for network access control and auditing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 10 Bundle is a software licensing and subscription offering that enables advanced network access control and policy enforcement for businesses. This bundle provides the core functionality of ISE, allowing organizations to define and enforce security policies for users and devices connecting to their network, ensuring only authorized entities gain access.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for network security and access management. It integrates with existing network infrastructure, such as switches and wireless controllers, to provide a centralized point of control for network access, segmentation, and threat containment.
- Network Segmentation: Define granular access policies to isolate critical resources.
- Device Visibility: Gain insight into all devices connecting to the network, including BYOD.
- Guest Access Management: Securely onboard and manage temporary network users.
- Policy Enforcement: Automate the application of security policies based on user identity and device posture.
- Compliance Reporting: Generate audit trails and reports to meet regulatory mandates.
Empower your IT team with robust network access control and visibility, simplifying security management for your business.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce precise security policies for users and devices connecting to the corporate network. Streamline the process of granting and revoking access based on identity, device health, and location.
wired networks, wireless networks, BYOD environments, remote access VPNs
Enhance network visibility and profiling
Streamline the identification and classification of all devices and users on the network, regardless of ownership. Automate the process of profiling endpoints to understand network traffic and potential security risks.
network monitoring, asset management, security operations center (SOC)
Simplify guest and contractor access
Automate the secure onboarding and management of temporary users, such as guests or contractors, with self-service portals and time-limited access. Protect the internal network while providing necessary connectivity.
visitor Wi-Fi, third-party access, event management
Key Features
Policy Enforcement Engine
Automatically enforces security policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture, reducing manual intervention and errors.
Device Profiling
Identifies and categorizes all devices connecting to the network, providing crucial visibility for security and management.
Guest Access Portal
Offers a secure and user-friendly way for guests and contractors to connect to the network with controlled access.
Posture Assessment
Checks endpoint compliance with security policies (e.g., antivirus status, patch levels) before granting network access.
Subscription Licensing
Provides flexible, scalable access to ISE features with predictable operational expenses.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require strict access controls and audit trails to comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which ISE helps enforce by segmenting networks and monitoring access.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating secure patient data access and network segmentation to protect sensitive health information (PHI).
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client data, requiring robust access controls and network segmentation to prevent unauthorized disclosure and maintain client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex networks with both IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems, requiring granular access control to protect critical infrastructure and prevent cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)?
Cisco ISE is a network security solution that provides granular control over network access for users and devices. It allows organizations to define and enforce security policies, gain visibility into network activity, and improve their overall security posture.
What does the '10 Bundle' signify?
The '10 Bundle' typically refers to a licensing tier that supports up to 10 virtual machine instances of the Cisco ISE software. This is suitable for mid-sized deployments or specific use cases requiring multiple ISE nodes for redundancy or distributed policy enforcement.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This product is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its features for a defined term. This model offers flexibility and ensures you always have access to the latest updates and support.
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.