Cisco ISE Base License - 50000 Sessions
The Cisco ISE Base License for 50000 sessions provides essential network access control and security policy enforcement for your organization's users and devices.
- Enhanced Security: Enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Increased Visibility: Gain deep insights into who and what is connecting to your network in real time.
- Policy Automation: Streamline the management of network access policies, reducing manual effort and errors.
- Compliance Support: Help meet regulatory requirements by maintaining consistent security controls across your network.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ISE Base License enables fundamental network access control capabilities for up to 50,000 concurrent sessions. It provides the core functionality for policy enforcement, user and device profiling, and security posture assessment, forming the foundation for a secure network environment.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize Cisco ISE to manage and secure access to their wired, wireless, and VPN networks. It integrates with existing infrastructure to provide a unified security policy across the entire organization.
- Core Policy Enforcement: Establishes baseline security policies for network access.
- User and Device Identification: Identifies users and devices connecting to the network.
- Basic Security Posture Assessment: Checks endpoint security compliance before granting access.
- Integration Capabilities: Works with other Cisco security products and third-party solutions.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 50,000 concurrent sessions for growing organizations.
This license is ideal for businesses seeking to establish foundational network security and access control without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce specific access policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture. Streamline the process of granting or denying network access to ensure only authorized entities connect.
organizations with BYOD policies, businesses requiring segmented networks, teams managing remote access, companies with compliance mandates
Enhance network visibility and monitoring
Streamline the collection and analysis of data on users and devices connecting to the network. Automate the identification of potential security risks and policy violations in real time.
businesses needing to track asset inventory, organizations with security operations centers, teams managing network performance, companies with regulatory audit requirements
Automate security policy enforcement
Automate the application of security policies across wired, wireless, and VPN connections, reducing manual configuration errors. Enable consistent security posture checks for all endpoints before granting network access.
companies with distributed workforces, organizations standardizing security controls, teams managing large user bases, businesses seeking to reduce operational overhead
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Grant network access based on verified user credentials and roles, ensuring only authorized personnel can connect.
Device profiling and posture assessment
Identify and assess the security health of devices before they access the network, preventing the spread of malware.
Policy management dashboard
Simplify the creation, deployment, and management of network access policies through a centralized interface.
Integration with Cisco security ecosystem
Enhance overall security posture by integrating with other Cisco security solutions for a unified defense.
Support for 50,000 concurrent sessions
Accommodate a large number of users and devices, providing scalable security for growing businesses.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls and detailed auditing to comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which Cisco ISE helps enforce.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must protect sensitive patient data (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust network security and access management that Cisco ISE provides.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information and must adhere to data privacy laws, making secure network access a critical requirement.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have complex networks with both IT and OT systems that require secure segmentation and access control to prevent operational disruptions and cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Base License?
The Cisco ISE Base License provides the foundational capabilities for network access control and policy enforcement for up to 50,000 sessions. It is designed to help organizations secure their networks by controlling who and what connects.
What features does the Base license include?
The Base license includes core features such as identity-based access control, basic device profiling, and policy enforcement. It serves as the entry point for Cisco's Identity Services Engine capabilities.
Is this a subscription or perpetual license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis and provides access to the software and ongoing updates for the duration of the subscription term.
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.