Cisco ISE Apex License Subscription
Enhance your network security posture with a 3-year Cisco ISE Apex license subscription, enabling advanced access control and policy enforcement for up to 250 endpoints.
- Access to Advanced Security: Unlock critical features like granular policy enforcement, threat containment, and endpoint compliance checks.
- Extended License Term: Secure your network security investment with a 3-year subscription, ensuring continuous protection and feature updates.
- Scalable Endpoint Coverage: Manage and secure up to 250 endpoints, providing a clear capacity for growing business needs.
- Compliance and Visibility: Maintain regulatory compliance and gain deep visibility into network access for all connected devices.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ISE Apex license subscription provides advanced security capabilities for your network infrastructure. It enables granular policy enforcement, endpoint compliance, and threat mitigation, ensuring that only authorized and compliant devices can access network resources. The subscription covers up to 250 endpoints for a term of three years.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who need to implement robust network access control. It integrates with existing Cisco network hardware and software to provide a unified security framework, essential for protecting sensitive business data and maintaining operational continuity.
- Advanced Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Endpoint Compliance: Automatically assess and enforce security compliance for all endpoints connecting to the network.
- Threat Containment: Isolate or quarantine non-compliant or compromised devices to prevent lateral movement of threats.
- Guest Access Management: Provide secure and controlled access for temporary guests and contractors.
- Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrates with Cisco's networking and security portfolio for a unified security experience.
Secure your business network with advanced access control and compliance features, delivered through a cost-effective subscription model.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Access Control
Enable teams to implement granular security policies that dynamically grant or deny network access based on user identity, device health, and location. Streamline the onboarding of new devices and users while ensuring they meet predefined security standards.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, BYOD policies, corporate-owned devices
Automate Endpoint Compliance Checks
Automate the process of verifying endpoint security posture, such as ensuring up-to-date antivirus software and operating system patches are installed. Protect your network by preventing non-compliant devices from accessing sensitive resources.
managed device environments, regulatory compliance needs, security-conscious organizations, IT-managed networks
Streamline Guest and Contractor Access
Streamline the provisioning and management of secure network access for temporary guests, contractors, and partners. Ensure controlled access to specific resources while maintaining the security of the core business network.
visitor access, third-party collaboration, temporary network needs, secure onboarding
Key Features
Granular Policy Enforcement
Control precisely who and what can access your network resources, reducing unauthorized access risks.
Endpoint Compliance Verification
Ensure all devices connecting to your network meet your security standards, preventing malware spread and data breaches.
Guest Access Management
Provide secure, controlled internet and resource access for visitors and temporary staff.
Threat Containment
Automatically isolate compromised devices to prevent lateral movement of threats across your network.
3-Year Subscription Term
Secure predictable security coverage and access to updates for an extended period, simplifying budgeting.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making advanced access control and endpoint compliance critical for protecting sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating robust network security to protect patient data and ensure the integrity of medical devices.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handling confidential client information need to implement strong access controls and data protection measures to maintain client trust and meet professional ethical standards.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and IT networks is crucial in manufacturing to prevent disruptions, protect intellectual property, and ensure compliance with industry-specific security standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex licensing?
Cisco ISE Apex licensing provides advanced features for Cisco Identity Services Engine, focusing on enhanced access control, endpoint compliance, and threat containment beyond the standard ISE capabilities. This specific offering is a 3-year subscription for up to 250 endpoints.
What is the difference between ISE Base and Apex licenses?
ISE Base licenses provide fundamental network access control features. Apex licenses unlock more advanced capabilities such as enhanced endpoint compliance, threat containment, and more granular policy enforcement options.
Does this license include hardware?
No, this is a software subscription license for Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). It enhances the functionality of your existing or planned ISE deployment and does not include any hardware.
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.