Cisco ISE Apex License, 3 Year Subscription for 100-249 Sessions
Enhance your network security posture with the Cisco ISE Apex License, providing advanced access control and policy enforcement for 100-249 concurrent sessions over a 3-year term.
- License Term: Enjoy 3 years of continuous access to advanced security features and software updates.
- Session Capacity: Secure up to 249 concurrent user or device sessions with granular policy control.
- Feature Access: Unlock critical security capabilities for network segmentation, threat containment, and compliance.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory adherence through robust access control and auditing capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ISE Apex License provides advanced security features for network access control, policy enforcement, and threat mitigation. This subscription license covers 100 to 249 concurrent sessions for a duration of three years, ensuring continuous access to essential security functionalities and software updates.
This license is designed for businesses that require sophisticated network security to protect their internal operations and sensitive data. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize Cisco ISE to enforce security policies, manage user and device access, and respond to security threats within their own network infrastructure.
- Advanced Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Guest and Contractor Access: Securely onboard and manage temporary users and devices with customizable access portals.
- Device Compliance: Ensure all devices connecting to the network meet security requirements before granting access.
- Threat Containment: Automatically isolate or quarantine non-compliant or compromised devices to prevent lateral movement.
- Auditing and Reporting: Maintain detailed logs for compliance and security investigations.
Secure your business network with advanced, scalable security controls that adapt to your evolving needs.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce precise security policies for users and devices connecting to the corporate network. Streamline the onboarding of new employees and contractors with secure, policy-driven access.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, BYOD policies, corporate-owned devices
Automate device compliance checks
Automate the process of verifying that all devices meet security standards before granting network access. Protect against threats by ensuring endpoints are patched, have up-to-date antivirus, and comply with security policies.
managed device environments, BYOD scenarios, regulatory compliance needs, security posture management
Streamline guest and contractor onboarding
Streamline the process of providing secure, time-limited network access for guests and temporary staff. Automate the creation and revocation of guest accounts to maintain network security.
visitor access, temporary workforce, event networks, secure partner access
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Grant access based on user identity and role, ensuring only authorized personnel can reach specific network resources.
Device profiling and posture assessment
Identify and assess the security health of devices before they connect, preventing compromised endpoints from entering the network.
Guest access portal
Provide a branded, self-service portal for guests to easily and securely obtain network access.
Security group tagging
Dynamically assign security policies to users and devices based on their identity and context.
Integration with Cisco security ecosystem
Leverage existing Cisco investments for a more unified and effective security posture.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which Cisco ISE Apex helps enforce through granular policy management and detailed auditing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and protect sensitive patient data, making robust network access control and device security essential for preventing breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information and need to ensure secure access controls and data protection to maintain client trust and meet ethical obligations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have a mix of IT and Operational Technology (OT) devices that require secure network segmentation and access control to protect critical infrastructure and prevent operational disruptions.
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 threat mitigation. It is designed for organizations needing robust security for their network.
What does '100-249 Sessions' mean?
This refers to the number of concurrent user or device connections that the license can manage at any given time. For example, if 150 users and devices are actively using the network and authenticated by ISE, you would be within this session count.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This specific offering is a 3-year subscription license. This means you have access to the Apex features and software updates for the duration of the subscription term.
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.