Cisco ISE 5K Endpoint Base License Subscription
The Cisco ISE 5K Endpoint Base License Subscription provides essential network access control and policy enforcement for up to 5,000 endpoints, ensuring a secure and compliant IT environment.
- Access to Foundational Security: Unlock core Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) capabilities for network segmentation and policy enforcement.
- Endpoint Visibility and Control: Gain insight into devices connecting to your network and apply appropriate access policies.
- Compliance and Auditing: Support regulatory requirements by maintaining a clear record of network access and device posture.
- Scalable Security Foundation: Establish a secure network baseline that can grow with your organization's endpoint needs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 5K Endpoint Base License Subscription provides the fundamental software licensing required to deploy and manage network access control for up to 5,000 endpoints. It enables core ISE functionalities such as device profiling, policy creation, and enforcement, forming the bedrock of a secure network access strategy.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for securing their internal networks. It integrates with existing Cisco network infrastructure, allowing for centralized management of security policies and device compliance across wired, wireless, and VPN connections.
- Core Network Access Control: Enables essential ISE features for policy definition and enforcement.
- Endpoint Identity Management: Identifies and profiles devices connecting to the network.
- Policy Enforcement Engine: Applies security policies based on user, device, and location context.
- Basic Compliance Reporting: Provides foundational data for network access auditing.
- Subscription-Based Access: Ensures continuous access to software features and updates.
This Cisco ISE base license subscription is the ideal starting point for SMB and mid-market businesses seeking to establish robust network access security without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Network Onboarding
Enable teams to define and enforce policies for new devices connecting to the corporate network. Streamline the process of granting appropriate access based on device type and user authentication.
organizations with BYOD policies, businesses with frequent new device deployments, companies managing hybrid workforces, environments with guest network access needs
Enforce Device Compliance
Automate the assessment of endpoint security posture, such as antivirus status and patch levels, before granting network access. Ensure that all devices meet minimum security requirements to reduce vulnerability.
businesses with strict security mandates, companies in regulated industries, organizations with remote workforce security concerns, environments requiring endpoint health checks
Segment Network Access
Streamline the segmentation of network access based on user roles and device ownership. Isolate critical systems and sensitive data by applying granular access controls to different network segments.
companies with sensitive data repositories, organizations requiring internal network segmentation, businesses with diverse user groups and access needs, environments with compliance audit requirements
Key Features
Endpoint Profiling
Automatically identify and categorize devices connecting to your network, enabling more granular policy creation and enforcement.
Policy Enforcement
Apply security policies based on user identity, device type, location, and security posture to control network access.
Basic Reporting
Generate essential reports on network access and device compliance to aid in auditing and security monitoring.
Subscription Licensing
Ensure continuous access to the latest software features and security updates through a predictable subscription model.
Scalability for 5,000 Endpoints
Provides the necessary licensing capacity to secure a significant number of devices within your organization.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making robust network access control essential for protecting sensitive customer data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must comply with HIPAA regulations, which mandate the protection of patient health information, necessitating secure network access and device management for medical devices and staff endpoints.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle highly confidential client information and must adhere to strict data privacy standards, requiring secure network access to prevent breaches.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly connecting operational technology (OT) to IT networks, requiring advanced security to segment access and protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE?
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a security solution that provides network access control and policy enforcement. It helps organizations gain visibility into who and what is connecting to their network and enforce security policies.
What does the 5K Endpoint Base License enable?
The 5K Endpoint Base License enables the core functionalities of Cisco ISE for up to 5,000 endpoints. This includes device profiling, policy creation, and basic enforcement capabilities.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its updates over a defined 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.