Cisco ISE Apex License, 1 Year, 1000-2499 Sessions
Enhance your network security posture with the Cisco ISE Apex License, providing advanced access control and policy enforcement for 1000 to 2499 concurrent sessions over a one-year term.
- Advanced Security Features: Unlock comprehensive network access control, policy enforcement, and threat mitigation capabilities.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports between 1000 and 2499 concurrent user or device sessions, adapting to your organization's growth.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by enforcing granular access policies and maintaining audit trails.
- Continuous Operation: Ensures uninterrupted network access and security through ongoing software updates and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Apex License provides advanced security capabilities for network access control and policy enforcement. This subscription license, valid for one year, supports a session range of 1000 to 2499, enabling granular control over who and what connects to your network.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who need to secure their internal networks, protect sensitive data, and ensure compliance. It integrates with existing Cisco network infrastructure to provide a unified security policy across wired, wireless, and VPN connections.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deep insights into network users, devices, and applications.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device posture, and location.
- Threat Mitigation: Proactively identify and respond to security threats by isolating non-compliant devices.
- Guest Access Management: Securely provide internet access to visitors and contractors.
- Compliance Reporting: Simplify audit processes with detailed logging and reporting capabilities.
This Cisco ISE Apex license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking enterprise-grade network security and compliance without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Granular Network Access Control
Enable IT teams to define and enforce precise access policies for users and devices connecting to the corporate network. Streamline the onboarding and offboarding of employees and contractors with automated policy application.
wired networks, wireless networks, VPN access, BYOD environments, corporate security policies
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies based on user identity, device type, and location. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring all network access adheres to predefined security standards.
regulatory compliance, security audits, network segmentation, access management, endpoint security
Enhance Network Visibility and Threat Detection
Provide IT professionals with deep visibility into network activity, identifying users, devices, and applications. Improve threat detection by proactively identifying and quarantining non-compliant or potentially malicious devices.
network monitoring, security incident response, IT operations management, asset inventory, risk assessment
Key Features
Centralized Policy Management
Simplify network access control by managing all policies from a single console, reducing administrative overhead.
Context-Aware Access
Grant access based on rich context including user identity, device health, location, and time, enhancing security.
Endpoint Posture Assessment
Ensure devices meet security requirements before granting network access, reducing the risk of malware introduction.
Guest and BYOD Management
Provide secure and controlled access for guests and personal devices, improving flexibility without sacrificing security.
Integration with Cisco Security Portfolio
Achieve a more unified security posture by integrating ISE with other Cisco security solutions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating secure network access and detailed audit trails for patient information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information and need robust security to prevent unauthorized access and maintain client trust.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly connected, requiring secure access to operational technology (OT) systems and protection against cyber threats that could disrupt production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex?
Cisco ISE Apex is a licensing tier for Cisco Identity Services Engine that provides advanced features for network access control, policy enforcement, and security.
What is the session capacity for this license?
This specific license supports between 1000 and 2499 concurrent user or device sessions on the network.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription license with a one-year term, requiring renewal to maintain access to features and support.
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.