Cisco Identity Services Engine VM License
This Cisco Identity Services Engine VM subscription license unlocks advanced network access control and policy enforcement capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- Network Segmentation: Gain granular control over user and device access to network resources, segmenting traffic for enhanced security.
- Policy Enforcement: Automate the application of security policies based on user identity, device posture, and location.
- Visibility and Auditing: Achieve comprehensive visibility into network activity and maintain audit trails for compliance and troubleshooting.
- Threat Mitigation: Proactively identify and respond to security threats by enforcing dynamic access policies.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) VM license provides the software foundation for a virtualized ISE deployment, enabling robust network access control, policy enforcement, and threat visibility for your organization's network.
This subscription license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who need to manage user and device access to their network, ensuring compliance and security across their wired, wireless, and VPN connections.
- Identity-Based Access Control: Define and enforce policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Network Segmentation: Isolate critical resources and segment network traffic to limit the blast radius of security incidents.
- Guest Access Management: Provide secure, self-service portals for temporary guest access to your network.
- Device Compliance: Assess and enforce security compliance for all devices connecting to the network.
- Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrate with other security solutions for a unified security posture.
This Cisco ISE VM license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to implement enterprise-grade network access control without the associated hardware complexity.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture. Streamline the process of granting or denying access to network resources, ensuring only authorized entities connect.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure, managed security services
Automate device compliance checks
Streamline the assessment of device security posture before granting network access. Automate the enforcement of security policies, ensuring all connected devices meet your organization's compliance standards.
corporate-owned devices, BYOD environments, remote access solutions, endpoint security integration
Enhance network segmentation and visibility
Enable teams to segment network traffic based on user roles and device types, limiting the potential impact of security breaches. Gain comprehensive visibility into network activity for auditing and troubleshooting purposes.
multi-segment networks, secure guest access portals, IoT device management, regulatory compliance reporting
Key Features
Identity-Based Access Control
Ensures only authenticated and authorized users and devices can access network resources, significantly reducing unauthorized access risks.
Device Posture Assessment
Verifies that devices meet security requirements (e.g., updated antivirus, patches) before granting network access, preventing the spread of malware.
Network Segmentation
Allows for the isolation of critical systems and sensitive data by creating granular network zones, limiting the lateral movement of threats.
Guest Access Management
Provides a secure and controlled way to offer internet access to visitors and temporary users, enhancing operational flexibility.
Policy Enforcement Engine
Automates the application of security policies across the network, ensuring consistent security posture and reducing manual configuration errors.
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) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating robust network security and access management that ISE provides.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and need to ensure secure access and data protection to maintain client trust and meet compliance needs.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have a mix of IT and OT devices that require secure network access and segmentation to protect operational technology systems from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)?
Cisco ISE is a security solution that provides granular access control over wired, wireless, and VPN connections. It allows organizations to define and enforce security policies based on user identity, device type, and location.
What does a VM license enable?
A VM license allows you to deploy Cisco ISE as a virtual machine on your existing server infrastructure, rather than requiring dedicated physical hardware. This offers flexibility and can reduce hardware costs.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license is sold as a subscription, meaning you pay a recurring fee for its use, typically annually or multi-year. This model provides access to ongoing software 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.