Cisco ISE 1500 Endpoint Apex License
This Cisco ISE Apex license provides advanced network access control and security policy enforcement for up to 1500 endpoints over a three-year term.
- License Term: Three-year subscription providing continuous access to advanced security features and updates.
- Endpoint Capacity: Supports up to 1500 endpoints, enabling granular control and visibility across your network.
- Feature Access: Unlocks Apex capabilities for enhanced security posture, compliance, and threat mitigation.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements through detailed logging, policy enforcement, and auditing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Apex license is a subscription-based platform license that enables advanced network access control and security policy enforcement for up to 1500 endpoints. This license provides critical features for network segmentation, threat containment, and compliance management, ensuring a secure and compliant network environment.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage and secure their internal networks. It integrates with existing Cisco infrastructure to provide a unified view of network activity, enforce security policies, and automate responses to security threats.
- Advanced Policy Enforcement: Dynamically enforce granular security policies based on user identity, device type, and location.
- Threat Containment: Isolate or quarantine non-compliant or compromised devices to prevent lateral movement of threats.
- Endpoint Visibility: Gain deep insights into all devices connecting to the network, including BYOD and IoT devices.
- Compliance Reporting: Automate the generation of reports to demonstrate adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
- Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with other Cisco security solutions and third-party tools for a unified security posture.
This Cisco ISE Apex license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade network security and policy management 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 onboarding and offboarding of users and devices with automated policy application.
corporate networks, BYOD environments, IoT device management, remote access security
Automate threat containment and response
Automate the isolation or quarantine of non-compliant or suspicious devices to prevent the spread of malware. Streamline incident response by integrating with security orchestration tools.
security operations, incident response, network segmentation, endpoint security
Ensure regulatory compliance
Streamline the process of meeting industry regulations and internal security standards through detailed logging and auditing capabilities. Provide clear visibility into network access and policy adherence for auditors.
compliance reporting, data privacy, security audits, risk management
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Enhance security by granting access only to authenticated and authorized users and devices.
Device profiling and posture assessment
Automatically identify device types and check their security compliance before allowing network access.
Guest and BYOD access management
Securely provide network access to guests and employees using personal devices with controlled policies.
Security group tagging (SGT)
Apply security policies dynamically based on user or device context, regardless of IP address.
Integration with Cisco SecureX
Gain a unified view of security across your environment and accelerate threat detection and response.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which ISE Apex helps enforce through granular access policies and detailed auditing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and protect sensitive patient data, making ISE Apex's ability to segment networks and control access to medical devices and systems critical.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have a mix of IT and OT devices, requiring robust security to segment networks, protect operational technology, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, necessitating strong access controls and data protection measures to maintain client trust and meet ethical obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex licensing?
Cisco ISE Apex licensing is a subscription that unlocks advanced features for Cisco Identity Services Engine, providing enhanced network access control, policy enforcement, and security visibility for a specified number of endpoints.
What is the term of this license?
This specific license is for a three-year term, ensuring continuous access to the Apex features and necessary updates throughout the subscription period.
How many endpoints does this license cover?
This license covers up to 1500 endpoints, allowing for granular security policy management across a significant number of devices within your network.
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.