Cisco ISE Base License - Sessions 500 to 999
Secure your network infrastructure with the Cisco ISE Base License, providing essential access control capabilities for up to 999 concurrent sessions.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain granular insight into who and what is connecting to your network.
- Policy Enforcement: Implement consistent security policies across wired, wireless, and VPN connections.
- Compliance Support: Meet regulatory requirements by enforcing access controls and logging user activity.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports between 500 and 999 concurrent user or device sessions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Base License provides foundational capabilities for network access control and policy enforcement. This subscription-based license enables secure onboarding of users and devices, enforces security policies, and provides visibility into network activity for up to 999 concurrent sessions.
This license is designed for businesses that need to manage and secure their internal networks, ensuring that only authorized users and devices can access critical resources. It integrates with existing Cisco network infrastructure to deliver a unified approach to security and compliance for IT Managers and IT Professionals.
- Network Access Control: Define and enforce granular access policies for users and devices.
- Device Profiling: Automatically identify and profile endpoints connecting to the network.
- Security Policy Enforcement: Apply security policies based on user identity, device type, and location.
- Guest Access Management: Provide secure and controlled internet access for visitors.
- Compliance Reporting: Generate reports to demonstrate adherence to security policies and regulatory mandates.
This Cisco ISE Base License is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to strengthen their network security posture and simplify access management.
What This Enables
Enable Secure Network Access Control
Enable teams to define and enforce granular access policies for users and devices connecting to the corporate network. Streamline the process of granting or denying access based on identity, device posture, and location.
wired networks, wireless networks, VPN access, BYOD policies
Automate Device Profiling and Onboarding
Automate the identification and profiling of endpoints connecting to the network, simplifying device management. Streamline the onboarding process for new devices, ensuring they meet security requirements before gaining access.
network device management, endpoint security, IT asset inventory, BYOD environments
Strengthen Security Policy Enforcement
Strengthen security posture by consistently enforcing access policies across all network segments. Protect sensitive data by ensuring that only compliant and authorized entities can access critical resources.
network segmentation, threat mitigation, access control lists, security compliance
Key Features
Identity-based Access Control
Enhance security by granting access based on user identity, not just IP addresses, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Device Profiling
Gain visibility into all devices connecting to your network, enabling better security management and inventory.
Policy Enforcement Engine
Consistently apply security policies across wired, wireless, and VPN connections, ensuring a unified security posture.
Guest Access Management
Provide a secure and controlled way for visitors to access network resources, without compromising internal security.
Security Posture Assessment
Assess the security readiness of devices before granting network access, preventing the spread of malware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls and detailed audit trails to comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which ISE helps enforce.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must protect sensitive patient data (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust access controls and secure network segmentation that ISE facilitates.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information, requiring secure access management and data protection to maintain client trust and meet ethical obligations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have a mix of IT and Operational Technology (OT) devices, requiring sophisticated network segmentation and access control to protect critical infrastructure and production systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE?
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a security solution that provides granular control over network access. It allows organizations to define and enforce policies for users and devices connecting to their network, enhancing security and compliance.
What does the Base License enable?
The Base License provides foundational capabilities for network access control, including identity management, device profiling, and basic policy enforcement. It is the starting point for securing your network access.
How many sessions does this license support?
This specific license supports between 500 and 999 concurrent user or device sessions on the Cisco ISE platform.
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.