Cisco ISE Apex License Subscription
This Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Apex license subscription provides advanced network access control and security policy enforcement for up to 3500 endpoints over a 3-year term.
- License Term: 3-year subscription ensures continuous access to advanced security features and updates.
- Endpoint Capacity: Supports up to 3500 endpoints, providing granular control and visibility across your network.
- Apex Features: Unlocks advanced capabilities like TrustSec, segmentation, and comprehensive threat defense.
- Compliance & Security: Helps meet regulatory requirements and protects against evolving cyber threats.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Apex license subscription provides advanced network access control and security policy enforcement for up to 3500 endpoints over a 3-year term. It unlocks critical security features that enhance network visibility, policy automation, and threat mitigation.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with existing Cisco network infrastructure to deliver enterprise-class security without the associated overhead. It is essential for maintaining a secure and compliant network environment.
- Advanced Policy Enforcement: Dynamically assign security policies based on user identity, device type, and location.
- Endpoint Visibility: Gain deep insights into every device connecting to your network for better security posture.
- Network Segmentation: Implement micro-segmentation to limit the blast radius of potential security breaches.
- Threat Defense Integration: Correlate ISE data with other security tools to detect and respond to threats faster.
- Simplified Management: Automate access control and policy updates, reducing manual effort and potential errors.
Secure your network with advanced, automated security policies and endpoint visibility, scaled for your business needs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Access Control
Enable teams to enforce granular security policies based on user identity, device posture, and location. Streamline the process of granting and revoking network access to ensure only authorized users and devices connect.
wired networks, wireless networks, VPN access, BYOD environments
Enhance Endpoint Visibility and Security Posture
Automate the discovery and profiling of all devices connecting to the network, providing real-time visibility into your endpoint landscape. Protect against threats by ensuring all devices meet security compliance requirements before gaining access.
network security monitoring, device compliance checks, IoT device management, endpoint security strategy
Implement Network Segmentation for Breach Containment
Streamline the implementation of network segmentation policies to isolate critical assets and limit the blast radius of potential security incidents. Protect sensitive data by controlling traffic flow between network segments.
zero trust architecture, data center security, critical asset protection, regulatory compliance
Key Features
TrustSec Identity Services
Enables dynamic, policy-based network access control and segmentation for enhanced security.
Endpoint Profiling and Posture Assessment
Provides deep visibility into connected devices and ensures they meet security requirements before granting access.
Guest and Onboarding Services
Simplifies secure access for guests and new users while maintaining network integrity.
Integration with Cisco Security Portfolio
Enhances threat detection and response by sharing contextual data across security solutions.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to the latest security features and updates.
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 segmentation.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect sensitive patient data (PHI) under HIPAA, making advanced network segmentation and access control crucial for compliance and security.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, necessitating robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches, aligning with data privacy regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have a mix of IT and OT systems that require secure segmentation and access control to protect operational technology from cyber threats and ensure business continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex licensing?
Cisco ISE Apex licensing unlocks advanced features for the Identity Services Engine, focusing on network segmentation, advanced threat defense integration, and comprehensive policy enforcement for endpoints.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 3-year subscription license, ensuring continuous access to the licensed features and support for the duration of the term.
How many endpoints does this license cover?
This specific license covers up to 3500 endpoints, allowing for granular security policy application across a significant number of devices.
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.