Cisco ISE Apex Subscription License
Secure your network infrastructure with a Cisco ISE Apex subscription license, providing advanced security policy enforcement for up to 250,000 endpoints over one year.
- Network Access Control: Gain granular control over who and what connects to your network, enforcing security policies before access is granted.
- Endpoint Visibility: Achieve comprehensive visibility into all endpoints connecting to your network, identifying risks and compliance issues.
- Policy Automation: Automate the creation and enforcement of security policies across your network, reducing manual effort and human error.
- Threat Mitigation: Proactively identify and mitigate security threats by segmenting the network and limiting the impact of compromised devices.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Apex subscription license provides advanced security policy enforcement capabilities for up to 250,000 endpoints over a one-year term. It unlocks critical features for network segmentation, threat containment, and compliance management, ensuring a secure and controlled access environment.
Ideal for mid-market and enterprise organizations, this license empowers IT managers and security professionals to implement robust security postures. It integrates with existing network infrastructure, offering centralized control and visibility over user and device access within their operational environment.
- Advanced Security Features: Unlocks the full suite of ISE Apex capabilities for comprehensive network security.
- Scalable Endpoint Support: Supports up to 250,000 endpoints, ideal for growing organizations.
- Subscription-Based Model: Provides flexibility and predictable costs with a one-year subscription term.
- Centralized Policy Management: Enables unified policy creation and enforcement across the network.
- Enhanced Visibility and Control: Offers deep insights into network traffic and endpoint compliance.
This Cisco ISE Apex license is the right choice for mid-market teams seeking advanced, scalable network security without the overhead of traditional enterprise deployments.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce precise security policies for user and device access to the network. This ensures that only authorized entities can connect, significantly reducing the attack surface.
wired networks, wireless networks, VPN access, BYOD policies
Automate security policy enforcement
Streamline the management of network security by automating the application of policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture. This reduces manual configuration errors and ensures consistent security.
network segmentation, compliance monitoring, threat response workflows, multi-vendor environments
Gain comprehensive endpoint visibility
Automate the discovery and profiling of all endpoints connecting to the network, providing essential visibility for security and compliance. This allows for proactive identification of rogue devices and potential risks.
asset inventory, security posture assessment, IoT device management, BYOD management
Key Features
Context-aware access policies
Enforce security policies based on user identity, device health, location, and time, ensuring only trusted entities access resources.
Network segmentation
Isolate critical assets and sensitive data by creating micro-segments, limiting the lateral movement of threats.
Endpoint profiling and posture assessment
Gain visibility into all connected devices and verify their security compliance before granting network access.
Integration with security ecosystem
Correlate data with other security tools for enhanced threat detection and response.
Scalable subscription model
Adapt security capacity to business needs with a flexible, one-year subscription for up to 250,000 endpoints.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance measures to protect sensitive financial data and customer information, making advanced access control and policy enforcement essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient data (PHI) and adhering to regulations like HIPAA necessitates robust network security, granular access controls, and detailed audit trails provided by Cisco ISE.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and IT networks, especially with the rise of IoT, requires advanced segmentation and access control to prevent disruptions and cyber threats.
Education & Research
Universities and research institutions manage diverse user groups and devices, demanding scalable and flexible security solutions to protect academic and research data while ensuring network access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Apex licensing?
Cisco ISE Apex licensing provides advanced features for network access control, policy enforcement, and security visibility for up to 250,000 endpoints. It is offered as a one-year subscription.
What are the benefits of using Cisco ISE Apex?
Benefits include granular control over network access, automated policy enforcement, comprehensive endpoint visibility, and enhanced threat containment, all contributing to a more secure and compliant network environment.
Who is the target audience for this license?
This license is suitable for mid-market and enterprise organizations that require advanced network security capabilities and need to manage a large number of endpoints. It is ideal for IT Managers and security professionals responsible for network infrastructure.
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.