Cisco IoT IR Tier 2 Cloud (1G) DNA EA ESS
This Cisco IoT IR Tier 2 Cloud DNA Essentials subscription provides essential network management and security capabilities for your business's Internet of Things devices.
- Enhanced Security: Gain access to advanced security features to protect your IoT network from threats.
- Centralized Management: Streamline the management of your IoT devices through a cloud-based platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain compliance with industry regulations through robust network controls.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 1 Gigabit of network capacity, suitable for growing IoT deployments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco IoT IR Tier 2 Cloud (1G) DNA EA ESS is a platform software license that unlocks essential management and security features for Cisco's Industrial Routers within a cloud environment. It provides a foundation for secure, compliant, and efficiently managed IoT networks, offering capabilities crucial for operational technology environments.
This subscription is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who are deploying or managing Cisco IoT infrastructure. It integrates into existing network stacks, providing a centralized cloud-based solution for device visibility, policy enforcement, and threat mitigation, thereby simplifying the operational overhead associated with enterprise-grade IT.
- Cloud-Based Management: Centralize control and monitoring of your IoT network from anywhere.
- Essential Security Features: Implement critical security policies to safeguard your operational technology.
- DNA Essentials Capabilities: Access core Cisco Digital Network Architecture features for IoT.
- 1 Gigabit Capacity: Supports network traffic up to 1 Gbps, accommodating moderate IoT data flows.
- Subscription Licensing: Benefit from predictable operational expenses with a flexible subscription model.
This Cisco IoT license is ideal for businesses seeking to enhance their IoT network security and management without the complexity of on-premises solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Secure IoT Device Onboarding
Enable teams to securely onboard and provision new IoT devices onto the corporate network. This ensures that all connected devices adhere to security policies from the moment they are deployed, reducing the attack surface.
organizations deploying remote sensors, businesses managing industrial automation equipment, teams connecting smart building devices, companies with distributed asset tracking
Streamline Network Policy Enforcement
Streamline the application and enforcement of network access policies across all connected IoT endpoints. This ensures consistent security posture and compliance with internal IT standards and external regulations.
companies with strict security mandates, businesses operating in regulated industries, organizations managing diverse IoT device types, teams requiring granular network segmentation
Automate Threat Detection and Response
Automate the detection of potential security threats and anomalies within the IoT network. This allows IT teams to respond more quickly to incidents, minimizing potential downtime and data breaches.
manufacturers with critical production lines, logistics companies with real-time tracking needs, healthcare providers managing medical devices, businesses prioritizing operational continuity
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Cloud Platform
Provides a centralized, cloud-hosted interface for managing and monitoring your Cisco IoT network devices, simplifying operations and enhancing visibility.
Tier 2 Security Capabilities
Offers enhanced security features designed to protect industrial networks and operational technology from cyber threats, ensuring data integrity and operational uptime.
1 Gigabit Capacity
Supports network traffic up to 1 Gbps, providing sufficient bandwidth for many IoT applications and allowing for future growth.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Enables predictable budgeting and access to the latest software features and security updates through a flexible subscription model.
Compliance Support
Helps organizations meet regulatory requirements and internal security standards by providing robust network controls and audit trails.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Essential for securing and managing operational technology (OT) networks, enabling smart factory initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industrial cybersecurity standards like IEC 62443.
Energy & Utilities
Critical for securing remote infrastructure, managing SCADA systems, and meeting stringent regulatory compliance requirements for critical infrastructure protection.
Transportation & Logistics
Supports the connectivity and security needs of fleet management, asset tracking, and supply chain visibility solutions, ensuring reliable data flow.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables secure management of connected medical devices and patient monitoring systems, helping to maintain data privacy and operational integrity in healthcare environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco IoT IR Tier 2 Cloud (1G) DNA EA ESS?
This is a subscription license for Cisco's Digital Network Architecture Essentials, specifically for Industrial Routers managed via a cloud platform. It provides essential management and security features for IoT deployments with 1 Gigabit capacity.
What type of hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco Industrial Routers (IR) that are part of an IoT deployment and managed through Cisco's cloud infrastructure.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis (e.g., annually or monthly) for the duration of the contract term.
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.