Cisco ISE Apex License, 5-Year Subscription
Secure your network infrastructure with a 5-year Cisco ISE Apex license subscription, enabling advanced security policy enforcement and visibility for your business operations.
- License Term: 5-year subscription ensures continuous access to advanced security features and support.
- Feature Access: Unlocks comprehensive security capabilities within Cisco Identity Services Engine.
- Compliance: Helps meet regulatory requirements through granular access control and auditing.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees ongoing access to critical security updates and vendor support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ISE Apex license provides a 5-year subscription to advanced security policy enforcement and network access control features for your organization's IT environment. It enables granular control over user and device access, enhancing security posture and simplifying compliance.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies, this license integrates with your existing Cisco network infrastructure. It is essential for organizations that need to manage complex access policies, monitor network activity, and ensure a secure environment for their employees and data.
- 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 respond to potential threats in real-time.
- Device Visibility: Gain comprehensive visibility into all devices connecting to the network, including IoT and BYOD.
- Compliance & Auditing: Simplify regulatory compliance with detailed logging and reporting capabilities.
- Scalable Security: Provides the capacity to manage security policies for up to 100,000 endpoints.
This 5-year Cisco ISE Apex license subscription is the ideal solution for businesses seeking robust network security without the overhead of enterprise-level management.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce precise access policies for users and devices based on identity, location, and security status. Streamline the onboarding and offboarding of employees and contractors with automated access provisioning.
on-premises network, hybrid cloud, BYOD policies, corporate-owned devices, remote workforce
Enhance security posture with device visibility
Streamline the process of identifying and profiling all devices connecting to the network, including IoT and personal devices. Automate the assessment of device security posture to prevent unauthorized or compromised devices from accessing sensitive resources.
IoT device integration, BYOD management, corporate device inventory, network segmentation
Simplify regulatory compliance and auditing
Automate the collection of detailed logs and generate reports required for various compliance standards and internal audits. Protect sensitive data by ensuring only authorized users and devices can access specific network segments.
PCI DSS compliance, HIPAA compliance, SOX compliance, data privacy regulations, internal security audits
Key Features
Cisco ISE Apex License
Provides advanced network access control and policy enforcement capabilities for enhanced security.
5-Year Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to features, updates, and vendor support for a predictable period, simplifying budgeting.
Up to 100,000 Endpoint Capacity
Scales to secure large and growing environments, accommodating a significant number of users and devices.
Advanced Policy Enforcement
Allows for granular control over user and device access based on context, reducing the attack surface.
Device Profiling and Posture Assessment
Enables identification and security validation of all connected devices, preventing unauthorized access.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls and detailed auditing to comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which ISE Apex facilitates through granular policy enforcement and logging.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect sensitive patient data (PHI) and comply with HIPAA, necessitating robust network segmentation, secure device access, and comprehensive audit trails provided by ISE Apex.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve a mix of IT and OT devices, requiring advanced visibility and access control to secure operational technology (OT) networks and prevent disruptions, a capability enhanced by ISE Apex.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, demanding strict access controls and data protection measures to maintain client trust and meet data privacy requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex?
Cisco ISE Apex is a licensing tier for Cisco Identity Services Engine that unlocks advanced features for network access control, policy enforcement, and security visibility. It provides granular control and comprehensive security management capabilities.
What does a 5-year subscription mean?
A 5-year subscription means you are purchasing the right to use the Cisco ISE Apex features for a continuous period of five years. This typically includes access to software updates, security patches, and vendor support during that term.
Who is this license for?
This license is for businesses that use Cisco Identity Services Engine and require advanced security features for network access control. It is suitable for IT departments in SMB and mid-market companies looking to enhance their security posture and compliance.
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.