Cisco ISE Apex License
Secure your network access with Cisco ISE Apex licensing, providing advanced security policy enforcement and visibility for your business operations.
- Coverage: Entitlement to advanced security features and policy management capabilities within Cisco Identity Services Engine.
- Compliance: Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and internal security standards through granular access controls.
- Feature Access: Unlocks enhanced network segmentation, threat containment, and guest access management functionalities.
- Continued Operation: Guarantees access to the latest software updates and security patches for ongoing network protection.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ISE Apex license subscription provides advanced policy enforcement and security capabilities for your network infrastructure. It enables granular control over user and device access, ensuring only authorized entities connect to your network resources.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with your existing Cisco network environment to enhance security posture and simplify network management.
- Advanced Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device posture, and location.
- Threat Containment: Automatically isolate or quarantine non-compliant devices to prevent the spread of threats.
- Guest Access Management: Streamline the onboarding and management of temporary guest users with secure, self-service portals.
- Device Visibility: Gain comprehensive insights into all devices connecting to your network, including BYOD and IoT devices.
- Compliance Assurance: Facilitate adherence to industry regulations and internal security mandates through detailed logging and reporting.
This Cisco ISE Apex license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to elevate their network security and access control.
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 and revoking access based on identity, location, and device compliance.
on-premises network infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments, wired and wireless networks, BYOD policies
Automate threat containment
Automate the isolation of non-compliant or suspicious devices to prevent the spread of malware and unauthorized access. Protect your network by quickly quarantining potential threats before they impact critical systems.
security operations centers, incident response workflows, network segmentation strategies, endpoint security integration
Streamline guest and contractor access
Streamline the onboarding and management of guest users and temporary contractors with secure, self-service portals. Ensure compliance and security while providing necessary network access.
corporate offices, event venues, shared workspaces, visitor network management
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Enhance security by granting access based on verified user and device identity, reducing the risk of unauthorized entry.
Device profiling and posture assessment
Gain visibility into all connected devices and ensure they meet security requirements before granting network access.
Guest access portal
Simplify and secure the process for providing temporary network access to visitors and contractors.
Security policy automation
Automate the enforcement of security policies, reducing manual effort and the potential for human error.
Integration with security ecosystem
Enrich security insights by integrating with other security tools for a more holistic threat defense.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent access controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR, which Cisco ISE Apex licensing helps to enforce through granular policy management and detailed logging.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and protect sensitive patient data, making robust network access control and device security essential for maintaining patient privacy and data integrity.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict security mandates and require secure network access for diverse user groups and devices, necessitating advanced policy enforcement and threat mitigation capabilities.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses handle customer data and require secure guest Wi-Fi access, making Cisco ISE Apex ideal for managing diverse user needs while maintaining network security and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex licensing?
Cisco ISE Apex licensing is a subscription that unlocks advanced security and policy enforcement features for the Cisco Identity Services Engine. It provides granular control over network access for users and devices.
What kind of features does Apex licensing enable?
Apex licensing enables advanced features such as enhanced guest access management, device profiling, posture assessment, and automated threat containment, going beyond basic access control.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis and provides access to the features for the duration of the subscription 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.