Cisco ISE Apex License, 5-Year Subscription for 500-999 Sessions
Enhance your network security posture with the Cisco ISE Apex License, providing advanced access control and policy enforcement for 500-999 sessions over a 5-year term.
- Access to Advanced Security: Unlock critical security features for comprehensive network visibility and control.
- Extended 5-Year Term: Secure long-term licensing and predictable budgeting for your network security infrastructure.
- Scalable Capacity: Support between 500 and 999 concurrent user sessions with this license.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and protect sensitive data with robust security policies.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ISE Apex License is a 5-year subscription that unlocks advanced security capabilities for the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform. This license provides enhanced policy enforcement, threat defense, and granular access control for up to 999 user sessions, ensuring a secure and compliant network environment.
This licensing is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing network security. It integrates directly with existing Cisco ISE deployments, providing essential features for securing corporate resources and protecting against unauthorized access.
- Advanced Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Threat Defense Integration: Leverage ISE's capabilities to detect and mitigate security threats in real-time.
- Endpoint Visibility: Gain deep insights into all devices connecting to the network, ensuring compliance and security.
- Guest Access Management: Provide secure and controlled access for visitors and temporary users.
- Compliance and Auditing: Facilitate regulatory compliance through detailed logging and reporting of network access.
This Cisco ISE Apex License subscription offers SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade network security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce dynamic security policies based on user identity, device health, and location. Streamline the process of granting appropriate access levels to users and devices, reducing the risk of unauthorized entry.
corporate networks, BYOD environments, remote access, managed Wi-Fi
Enhance threat detection and response
Automate the identification and containment of security threats by integrating ISE with other security solutions. Protect your network from advanced persistent threats and zero-day exploits with real-time policy enforcement.
security operations centers, incident response teams, network security monitoring
Ensure regulatory compliance
Support compliance requirements by maintaining detailed logs of network access and policy adherence. Protect sensitive data and meet audit demands with comprehensive visibility and control over network connections.
audited environments, data privacy initiatives, compliance-focused IT departments
Key Features
Context-Aware Access Policies
Enforce security policies based on user identity, device type, location, and security posture for more precise access control.
Endpoint Visibility and Posture Assessment
Gain a clear view of all devices connecting to the network and ensure they meet security requirements before granting access.
Integration with Cisco Security Portfolio
Enhance threat detection and response by integrating ISE with other Cisco security products for a unified security posture.
Guest and BYOD Management
Simplify the onboarding and management of guest users and personal devices, ensuring secure access without compromising network integrity.
Compliance Reporting and Auditing
Meet regulatory requirements and internal security standards with detailed logging and reporting capabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX to protect sensitive customer data and transaction integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, demanding robust security for patient data (PHI) and secure access for medical devices and staff.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle highly confidential client information, necessitating strong access controls and data protection measures to maintain client trust and confidentiality.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex networks with both IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems that require secure segmentation and access control to prevent disruptions and cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex?
Cisco ISE Apex is a licensing tier for Cisco Identity Services Engine that unlocks advanced security features for network access control, policy enforcement, and threat defense.
What is the session capacity for this license?
This specific license covers between 500 and 999 concurrent user sessions.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 5-year subscription license, providing continuous access to features and support for the duration.
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.