Cisco ISE Apex License, 5-Year Term, 50000-99999 Sessions
This 5-year Cisco ISE Apex license provides advanced network access control and security policy enforcement for up to 99,999 concurrent sessions, ensuring a secure and compliant digital environment.
- License Term: 5 years of continuous access to Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex features.
- Session Capacity: Supports environments requiring management of 50,000 to 99,999 concurrent network access sessions.
- Feature Access: Unlocks advanced security capabilities for network segmentation, policy enforcement, and threat defense.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements through granular access control and detailed logging.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ISE Apex License is a subscription-based software license that grants access to the full suite of advanced features within Cisco's Identity Services Engine platform. This specific offering covers a 5-year term and is designed for large-scale deployments, supporting between 50,000 and 99,999 concurrent user or device sessions.
This license is ideal for mid-market to enterprise organizations that require robust network access control, policy enforcement, and security segmentation. It integrates with existing network infrastructure to provide visibility and control over who and what connects to the network, ensuring compliance and mitigating security risks.
- Advanced Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Network Segmentation: Isolate critical resources and segment network traffic to limit the blast radius of potential security incidents.
- Threat Defense Integration: Correlate security events with other Cisco security solutions for enhanced threat detection and response.
- Compliance and Auditing: Maintain audit trails and reporting capabilities to meet regulatory compliance mandates.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports large session counts, making it suitable for organizations with extensive user bases and device inventories.
This Cisco ISE Apex license is the right choice for mid-market and enterprise teams needing to secure their network infrastructure with advanced policy controls and compliance capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access policies
Enable teams to define and enforce dynamic access policies based on user identity, device health, and location. Streamline onboarding and offboarding processes for users and devices connecting to the corporate network.
corporate networks, BYOD environments, IoT device management, secure remote access, multi-site deployments
Automate security posture assessment
Automate the assessment of device security posture before granting network access, ensuring only compliant devices connect. Reduce the risk of malware or unauthorized access by enforcing security standards dynamically.
endpoint security management, compliance verification, vulnerability management, zero trust architecture
Streamline network segmentation
Streamline the implementation of network segmentation to isolate critical assets and limit the impact of security breaches. Isolate different user groups or device types to enhance overall network security posture.
network security architecture, compliance reporting, threat containment, access control lists
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Grant access based on user identity and context, not just IP addresses, for more secure and granular control.
Device profiling and posture assessment
Automatically identify and assess the security compliance of devices before they access the network, reducing risk.
Guest access management
Provide secure and controlled internet access for visitors and temporary users with self-service portals and policy enforcement.
Security group tagging
Dynamically assign security policies to users and devices, enabling micro-segmentation and improved threat containment.
API integration
Integrate with third-party security solutions and IT management tools for enhanced automation and visibility.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security and compliance to protect sensitive customer data and adhere to regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making granular access control essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating secure access to patient data and medical devices, which ISE Apex facilitates through robust policy enforcement.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict security mandates and require advanced network access controls to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive information, aligning with NIST guidelines.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly connecting operational technology (OT) to IT networks, requiring advanced segmentation and access control to protect critical systems from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex?
Cisco ISE Apex is the highest licensing tier for Cisco Identity Services Engine, offering the most advanced features for network access control, policy enforcement, and security.
What does the 5-year term mean?
The 5-year term signifies the duration for which you are licensed to use the software and receive associated support and updates. It is a subscription model billed annually or upfront for the entire term.
How does session capacity work?
Session capacity refers to the maximum number of concurrent users or devices that can be authenticated and managed by Cisco ISE under this license. This license supports between 50,000 and 99,999 sessions.
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.