Cisco ISE Apex License 5-Year 1000 Endpoint Subscription
Secure your network infrastructure with a 5-year Cisco ISE Apex license for up to 1000 endpoints, enabling advanced security policy enforcement and visibility.
- Access to Advanced Security Features: Unlock granular policy controls, threat intelligence integration, and endpoint posture assessment capabilities.
- Extended License Term: Benefit from a 5-year subscription, ensuring continuous access to critical security functions and software updates.
- Scalable Endpoint Coverage: Support for up to 1000 endpoints provides a flexible foundation for growing network security needs.
- Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Maintain regulatory compliance and reduce security risks through consistent policy enforcement and visibility.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) provides a 5-year subscription for Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Apex licensing, covering up to 1000 endpoints. The Apex license unlocks the most advanced features of ISE, including comprehensive visibility, policy enforcement, and threat containment capabilities for your network environment.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who need to implement robust network access control and security segmentation. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing a centralized platform for managing user and device access policies.
- Advanced Policy Enforcement: Implement granular security policies based on user identity, device type, location, and security posture.
- Endpoint Visibility and Control: Gain deep insights into all devices connecting to the network and enforce compliance checks.
- Threat Containment: Automatically isolate or quarantine non-compliant or compromised devices to prevent lateral movement of threats.
- Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrate with other Cisco security products and third-party threat intelligence feeds.
- Subscription-Based Model: Predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and security updates over a 5-year term.
Secure your network with advanced capabilities and predictable costs, empowering your IT team to manage security effectively.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Access Control
Enable teams to implement granular security policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture. Streamline the process of granting or denying network access dynamically to protect sensitive data.
on-premises network infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments, managed network services
Enhance Endpoint Security Posture
Automate the assessment of endpoint compliance with security policies, such as up-to-date antivirus and patch levels. Protect the network by ensuring only compliant devices can connect or access specific resources.
corporate-owned devices, BYOD policies, remote workforce security
Contain Security Threats Proactively
Streamline the isolation of non-compliant or potentially compromised devices to prevent the lateral movement of threats. Automate responses to security incidents, reducing the impact of breaches.
incident response workflows, network segmentation strategies, threat intelligence integration
Key Features
Identity-Based Access Control
Grant network access based on verified user and device identity, ensuring only authorized entities can connect to resources.
Endpoint Posture Assessment
Verify that devices meet security requirements before granting network access, reducing the risk of malware introduction.
Dynamic Policy Enforcement
Automatically adjust network access privileges based on changing user roles, device status, or security context.
Threat Containment
Isolate or quarantine suspicious devices to prevent the spread of threats across the network.
Centralized Management
Manage network access policies and security configurations from a single, unified platform.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which Cisco ISE Apex helps enforce through granular access policies and audit trails.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting sensitive patient data (PHI) under HIPAA requires robust network segmentation and access control, capabilities provided by Cisco ISE Apex to secure medical devices and systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms handle confidential client information and must maintain strict data security and access controls to comply with professional ethics and data privacy laws.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and IT networks is critical for preventing disruptions and protecting intellectual property, requiring advanced segmentation and access control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex licensing?
Cisco ISE Apex licensing is the highest tier of licensing for Cisco Identity Services Engine, unlocking its most advanced features for network access control, policy enforcement, and security visibility.
What does '1000 Endpoint' mean in this license?
This license covers up to 1000 unique endpoints that connect to your network and are managed by Cisco ISE. This count typically includes devices like laptops, smartphones, servers, and IoT devices.
What is the benefit of a 5-year subscription?
A 5-year subscription provides predictable budgeting, continuous access to the latest software updates and security patches, and ensures uninterrupted operation of critical security features over an extended period.
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.