Cisco Identity Services Engine VM - 5 VM License
Enhance network security and access control with the Cisco Identity Services Engine VM license, enabling up to 5 virtual machine deployments for your business.
- Access to: Advanced network access control features, including policy enforcement and device profiling.
- Coverage for: Secure onboarding and management of wired, wireless, and VPN connected devices.
- Protection against: Unauthorized access and potential security breaches through granular policy definition.
- Entitlement to: Centralized visibility and control over user and device access to network resources.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) VM license provides the software foundation for implementing robust network access control and security policies within your virtualized environment. This specific license supports up to five virtual machine instances of Cisco ISE, unlocking its full suite of capabilities for managing user and device access.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to enforce security policies, gain visibility into network-connected devices, and ensure compliance. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing a centralized point of control for access management.
- Centralized Policy Management: Define and enforce consistent security policies across your entire network.
- Device Visibility and Profiling: Automatically identify and profile all devices connecting to your network.
- Guest Access Management: Securely provide internet access to visitors and contractors.
- Endpoint Compliance: Ensure devices meet security requirements before granting network access.
- Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with other Cisco security products and third-party solutions.
Empower your IT team with advanced network security and access control without the complexity of enterprise-grade hardware deployments.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce precise security policies for users and devices connecting to the network. Streamline the process of granting appropriate access levels based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
organizations with BYOD policies, businesses with remote workers, companies managing multiple network segments, environments requiring role-based access control
Automate device onboarding and security checks
Automate the process of identifying, profiling, and assessing the security compliance of all devices attempting to connect. Streamline guest access workflows for visitors and contractors, ensuring they only access necessary resources.
companies with high device turnover, organizations needing to manage guest Wi-Fi, businesses with strict endpoint security requirements
Improve network visibility and threat detection
Gain comprehensive visibility into all endpoints and users on the network, facilitating faster threat detection and response. Automate the quarantine or remediation of non-compliant devices to prevent the spread of malware.
businesses facing evolving cyber threats, organizations needing to monitor network activity, environments with regulatory compliance needs
Key Features
Policy Enforcement Engine
Enforces granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and location, reducing unauthorized access.
Device Profiling
Automatically identifies and categorizes devices connecting to the network, providing better visibility and control.
Guest Access Portal
Provides a secure and streamlined way to onboard and manage temporary users like visitors and contractors.
Endpoint Compliance Checks
Verifies that devices meet security standards before granting network access, preventing the spread of threats.
Integration with Cisco Security Portfolio
Enhances overall security posture by working seamlessly with other Cisco security solutions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls and audit trails to comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which ISE helps enforce.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect sensitive patient data (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust access controls and device security that ISE provides.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and need to ensure secure access and prevent data breaches, aligning with ISE's security capabilities.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly connected and require secure access for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, which ISE can help manage and protect.
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 manage who and what connects to their network, ensuring security and compliance.
What does the '5 VM' in the license mean?
This license allows you to deploy and manage up to five virtual machine instances of the Cisco Identity Services Engine software within your virtualized infrastructure.
Who is the target audience for this license?
This license is intended for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that use IT for their own operations and need to enhance their network security and access control.
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.