Cisco ISE Base License
Secure your network infrastructure with the Cisco ISE Base License, enabling granular access control for up to 24,999 users and devices.
- Network Segmentation: Isolate critical assets and limit the blast radius of security incidents.
- Device Visibility: Gain insight into all devices connecting to your network, including BYOD and IoT.
- Policy Enforcement: Automate security policies based on user identity, device health, and location.
- Compliance Support: Meet regulatory requirements for data access and network security.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Base License provides foundational capabilities for network access control and security policy enforcement. This subscription-based license unlocks essential features for managing user and device access across your network, ensuring only authorized entities can connect and interact with your resources.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations who need to establish a secure and compliant network environment. It integrates with existing Cisco infrastructure to provide a centralized platform for policy creation, enforcement, and reporting, supporting business operations by minimizing unauthorized access and potential security breaches.
- Identity Management: Centralize user and device authentication for consistent policy application.
- Policy Creation: Define granular access rules based on user roles, device types, and security posture.
- Guest Access: Securely onboard and manage temporary users and their devices.
- Device Profiling: Automatically identify and classify devices connecting to the network.
- Basic Reporting: Monitor network access events and policy compliance.
This Cisco ISE Base License offers essential network security controls for mid-market businesses seeking to enhance their security posture without enterprise-level complexity.
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 posture. Streamline the onboarding of new users and devices while ensuring compliance with internal security standards.
wired networks, wireless networks, VPN access, BYOD environments
Enhance network security posture
Automate the identification and profiling of all devices connecting to the network, including IoT and personal devices. Protect against unauthorized access and potential threats by dynamically assigning security policies based on device health.
network segmentation, threat mitigation, device management, security operations
Support regulatory compliance
Streamline efforts to meet industry regulations and internal governance requirements for data access and network security. Maintain audit trails of access events and policy enforcement for compliance reporting.
data privacy, access logging, security audits, corporate governance
Key Features
Centralized Policy Management
Simplify the creation and enforcement of security policies across the entire network from a single console.
User and Device Identity
Gain visibility into who and what is connecting to your network, enabling more accurate access control.
Device Profiling and Posture Assessment
Automatically identify device types and assess their security compliance before granting network access.
Guest Access Services
Securely manage temporary access for visitors and contractors, reducing security risks.
Subscription Licensing
Benefit from predictable costs and access to ongoing software updates and support.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls and audit trails 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 need to secure their networks against unauthorized access to maintain client trust and confidentiality.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly connecting operational technology (OT) devices, requiring secure network segmentation and access control to protect critical infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Base License?
The Cisco ISE Base License is a subscription that provides core network access control and policy enforcement features for users and devices. It enables organizations to manage who and what connects to their network.
What is the capacity of this license?
This specific license tier supports network access for 10,000 to 24,999 users or devices.
What are the benefits of using Cisco ISE?
Cisco ISE enhances network security by providing granular access control, visibility into connected devices, and automated policy enforcement, which helps in meeting compliance requirements and reducing security risks.
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.