Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex License, 5 Year, 25K Endpoint
Secure your network infrastructure with Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex licensing, providing advanced security capabilities for 25,000 endpoints over a 5-year term.
- License Term: 5-year subscription providing continuous access to advanced security features and updates.
- Endpoint Coverage: Secures up to 25,000 endpoints, ensuring comprehensive network access control and visibility.
- Feature Access: Unlocks Apex-level features for enhanced network segmentation, policy enforcement, and threat defense.
- Compliance & Security: Helps meet regulatory requirements and maintain a strong security posture against evolving threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Apex license provides a 5-year subscription for up to 25,000 endpoints. It unlocks the highest tier of ISE features, enabling advanced network access control, policy enforcement, and security segmentation to protect your business network.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations, this license integrates with your existing Cisco network infrastructure. It ensures that only authorized users and devices can access critical resources, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
- Advanced Security Policies: Define and enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Endpoint Visibility & Control: Gain deep insights into all devices connecting to your network and enforce security compliance.
- Threat Defense Integration: Integrate with other security solutions to automate threat response and contain compromised devices.
- Network Segmentation: Create micro-segments within your network to limit the blast radius of potential security incidents.
- Simplified Management: Centralize network access control and policy management for improved operational efficiency.
This Cisco ISE Apex license is the right choice for mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade network security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce precise access policies based on user identity, device health, and location. Streamline the onboarding and offboarding of users and devices to maintain a secure network perimeter.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, managed Wi-Fi deployments
Automate threat response and containment
Automate the process of identifying and quarantining non-compliant or compromised devices. Streamline incident response workflows by integrating ISE with other security tools for faster threat mitigation.
security operations centers, incident response teams, network security monitoring
Enhance endpoint visibility and compliance
Streamline the tracking and management of all endpoints connecting to the network, ensuring they meet security standards. Automate compliance checks against internal policies and external regulations.
BYOD policies, corporate-owned device management, regulatory compliance initiatives
Key Features
Cisco ISE Apex Features
Gain access to the highest level of network access control, policy enforcement, and security segmentation capabilities.
25,000 Endpoint Coverage
Secure a large number of devices connecting to your network, ensuring comprehensive protection and visibility.
5-Year Subscription Term
Enjoy continuous access to the latest features, updates, and support for an extended period, providing long-term value and predictability.
Identity-Based Access Control
Enforce security policies based on user identity, enhancing security posture and simplifying user management.
Device Posture Assessment
Ensure that all devices connecting to the network meet your organization's security requirements before granting access.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which ISE Apex licensing helps to enforce through advanced access control and segmentation.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and protect sensitive patient data, making robust network security and access control essential for preventing breaches.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies need to secure critical infrastructure and sensitive data, often requiring adherence to strict security standards and frameworks like NIST.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly connected, requiring strong network segmentation and access control to protect operational technology (OT) systems from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)?
Cisco ISE is a security solution that provides network access control and policy enforcement. It helps organizations secure their networks by authenticating users and devices, enforcing security policies, and providing visibility into network activity.
What does the 'Apex' license level offer?
The Apex license level represents the highest tier of features for Cisco ISE, including advanced capabilities for threat defense, segmentation, and policy enforcement beyond the Plus and Base levels.
How does this license help with compliance?
By enabling granular access control, device posture assessment, and detailed logging, Cisco ISE Apex licensing helps organizations meet various regulatory compliance requirements for data security and network access.
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.