Cisco ISE Apex License, 5-Year Subscription, 2500-4999 Sessions
The Cisco ISE Apex License provides advanced network access control and security policy enforcement for 2500 to 4999 sessions over a 5-year term.
- Extended Coverage: Secure your network infrastructure with a 5-year subscription term, ensuring continuous access to critical security features.
- Enhanced Security: Unlock advanced capabilities for network segmentation, policy enforcement, and threat mitigation to protect sensitive business data.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports environments requiring access control for 2500 to 4999 concurrent network sessions, adapting to growing business needs.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and audit readiness through robust security posture management and detailed logging.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ISE Apex License, offered as a 5-year subscription for 2500 to 4999 sessions, unlocks the full suite of Identity Services Engine capabilities. It enables sophisticated network access control, policy enforcement, and threat defense mechanisms essential for modern business security.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain granular control over network access, ensuring only authorized users and devices can connect. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing a centralized platform for security policy management.
- Advanced Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Threat Detection & Response: Integrate with security tools to identify and mitigate threats in real-time, reducing attack surface.
- Device Visibility & Control: Gain comprehensive visibility into all devices connecting to the network and enforce compliance.
- Guest Access Management: Provide secure and controlled access for visitors and temporary users.
- Compliance & Reporting: Facilitate regulatory compliance with detailed logging and reporting capabilities.
This 5-year subscription provides SMB and mid-market teams with enterprise-grade network security and access control without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce precise access policies based on user identity, device health, and location. Streamline the onboarding and offboarding of users and devices to maintain a secure network perimeter.
wired networks, wireless networks, VPN access, BYOD environments
Automate security policy enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies across the network, reducing manual intervention and the risk of human error. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring consistent application of security standards.
segmentation, compliance monitoring, threat mitigation, policy automation
Enhance network visibility and threat defense
Enhance visibility into network traffic and connected devices to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Automate responses to security incidents to minimize impact and downtime.
endpoint security, threat intelligence integration, incident response, network segmentation
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Enhance security by granting network access based on verified user and device identity, not just network location.
Context-aware security policies
Implement dynamic security policies that adapt based on user, device, location, and security posture for improved threat defense.
Network segmentation
Isolate critical systems and sensitive data by segmenting the network, limiting the blast radius of potential security breaches.
Endpoint compliance enforcement
Ensure all devices connecting to the network meet security requirements, reducing the risk of malware infections.
Centralized management and reporting
Simplify security operations with a single pane of glass for policy management, monitoring, and compliance reporting.
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 detailed logging.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and protect sensitive patient data, making robust network access control and segmentation crucial for preventing unauthorized access.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information and need to ensure secure access and data protection, aligning with ethical and regulatory obligations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex networks with both IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems, requiring advanced segmentation and access control to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex?
Cisco ISE Apex is the highest licensing tier for Cisco's Identity Services Engine, offering the most advanced features for network access control, policy enforcement, and security segmentation.
What does the session count mean?
The session count refers to the maximum number of concurrent network connections that the ISE license can manage and enforce policies for.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This specific offering is a 5-year subscription license, providing access to the Apex features for the duration of the term.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.