Cisco ISE Apex License, 3-Year Subscription
This 3-year Cisco ISE Apex license subscription provides advanced network access control capabilities for up to 249,999 sessions, enhancing security and compliance for your organization.
- Access to: Advanced security policies, granular access control, and comprehensive network visibility.
- Coverage for: Network segmentation, guest access management, and endpoint compliance enforcement.
- Protection against: Unauthorized network access and potential security breaches through policy enforcement.
- Entitlement to: Continuous software updates and access to Cisco's support resources for the 3-year term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ISE Apex License, offered as a 3-year subscription, unlocks the full suite of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) advanced features. This license enables sophisticated network access control, policy enforcement, and security segmentation for large-scale environments, ensuring that only authorized users and devices can access network resources.
This licensing is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for network security, compliance, and operational efficiency. It integrates with existing Cisco network infrastructure to provide a centralized platform for managing network access policies across wired, wireless, and VPN connections.
- Advanced Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device type, location, and security posture.
- Guest & Contractor Access: Securely onboard and manage temporary users with customizable guest portals and self-service options.
- Endpoint Compliance: Ensure all devices connecting to the network meet security requirements, such as up-to-date antivirus and patch levels.
- Network Segmentation: Isolate critical resources and segment the network to limit the blast radius of potential security incidents.
- Reporting & Auditing: Gain deep visibility into network access events for compliance reporting and security investigations.
This Cisco ISE Apex license subscription is the ideal solution for businesses seeking 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 sophisticated access policies based on user identity, device health, and location. Streamline the onboarding of legitimate users and devices while blocking unauthorized access attempts.
large user base, BYOD environments, multi-site networks
Automate endpoint compliance checks
Automate the verification of endpoint security compliance, ensuring all devices meet organizational standards before granting network access. Reduce the risk of malware or unauthorized software impacting the network.
regulated industries, corporate-owned devices, remote workforce
Streamline guest and contractor access
Streamline the process of providing secure, temporary network access for guests and contractors. Automate the creation and management of guest accounts with customizable portals and time-limited access.
public-facing organizations, event venues, temporary staff onboarding
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Enhance security by granting access based on verified user identity, ensuring only authorized personnel can reach specific network resources.
Device profiling and posture assessment
Automatically identify and assess the security health of devices connecting to the network, preventing non-compliant or compromised endpoints from gaining access.
Policy enforcement across wired, wireless, and VPN
Maintain consistent security policies across all network access points, simplifying management and reducing security gaps.
Integration with Cisco security ecosystem
Leverage existing Cisco investments for a more cohesive and effective security posture, sharing threat intelligence and policy information.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security and compliance controls to protect sensitive customer data and meet regulatory mandates like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA regulations, demanding robust access controls and network segmentation to safeguard patient health information (PHI).
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict security policies and compliance requirements, such as NIST guidelines, to protect sensitive information and critical infrastructure.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user populations and devices, requiring scalable solutions for secure network access and data protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex licensing?
Cisco ISE Apex licensing provides advanced features for Cisco Identity Services Engine, enabling sophisticated network access control, policy enforcement, and security segmentation for large environments.
What is the session capacity for this license?
This specific license covers between 100,000 and 249,999 concurrent sessions, suitable for large organizations with extensive network access needs.
What is the term of this license?
This is a 3-year subscription license, providing continuous access to the Apex features and software updates 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.