Cisco ISE Apex License Subscription for 250 Endpoints
Enhance your network security posture with a 1-year Cisco ISE Apex license for up to 250 endpoints, providing advanced access control and visibility.
- Advanced Security Features: Unlock critical capabilities for network segmentation, policy enforcement, and threat defense.
- Endpoint Visibility & Control: Gain granular insight into every device connecting to your network, ensuring compliance and security.
- Subscription-Based Access: Benefit from a flexible 1-year term, ensuring you have the latest features and support.
- Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Meet regulatory requirements and reduce the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Apex license provides a 1-year subscription for up to 250 endpoints, enabling advanced security features for network access control. It unlocks capabilities such as granular policy enforcement, endpoint profiling, and threat mitigation, crucial for maintaining a secure and compliant network environment.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain comprehensive visibility and control over devices connecting to their network. It integrates with existing Cisco infrastructure, enhancing security posture without requiring extensive hardware overhauls.
- Enhanced Network Access Control: Implement sophisticated policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Endpoint Profiling and Posture Assessment: Automatically identify and assess the security health of devices before granting network access.
- Segmentation and Micro-segmentation: Isolate critical assets and limit the lateral movement of threats within the network.
- Integration with Threat Defense: Correlate ISE data with security intelligence to proactively respond to threats.
- Scalable Endpoint Capacity: Secure up to 250 endpoints with this license, suitable for growing business needs.
This Cisco ISE Apex license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to strengthen their network security and gain advanced control over endpoint access.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Access Control
Enable teams to implement granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture. Streamline the process of granting and revoking network access to ensure only authorized users and devices connect.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, BYOD policies, managed Wi-Fi deployments
Automate Endpoint Security Posture Assessment
Automate the assessment of endpoint security health before granting network access, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities. Streamline compliance checks by ensuring all devices meet defined security standards.
corporate-owned devices, remote workforce security, compliance-driven IT environments, patch management integration
Enhance Network Segmentation Capabilities
Enable teams to segment their network traffic, isolating critical assets and limiting the lateral movement of potential threats. Streamline the creation and management of micro-segments for enhanced security.
multi-tenant environments, sensitive data protection, zero-trust network architecture, regulatory compliance
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Ensures that only authenticated and authorized users and devices can access network resources, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Endpoint profiling and posture assessment
Automatically identifies devices and checks their security status, ensuring compliance with corporate policies before granting access and preventing the spread of malware.
Network segmentation
Allows for the isolation of network segments, limiting the impact of a security breach and protecting critical data and systems.
Integration with Cisco security ecosystem
Provides a unified security approach by working seamlessly with other Cisco security products for enhanced threat detection and response.
Subscription licensing model
Offers flexibility and predictable costs, ensuring access to the latest features and updates without large upfront capital expenditures.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced network access control and endpoint security essential for protecting sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating robust security to protect patient data and ensure the integrity of medical devices connected to the network.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle highly confidential client information and must adhere to strict data protection standards, requiring secure network access and comprehensive endpoint security to prevent breaches.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly connecting operational technology (OT) and IT systems, demanding advanced network segmentation and security to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex licensing?
Cisco ISE Apex licensing is a subscription that unlocks advanced features for the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform. It provides enhanced capabilities for network access control, endpoint visibility, and security posture assessment for a specified number of endpoints.
What does '250 Endpoint' mean in this license?
This license allows you to manage and enforce security policies for up to 250 unique endpoints that connect to your network through Cisco ISE. This includes devices like laptops, smartphones, servers, and IoT devices.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 1-year subscription license. At the end of the term, you will need to renew the subscription to continue using the Apex features and receive ongoing support and updates.
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.