Cisco ISE Essential Term License, 1 Year, 100-249 Sessions
The Cisco ISE Essential Term License provides 1-year access to advanced network access control for 100 to 249 concurrent sessions, ensuring a secure and compliant IT environment.
- Network Segmentation: Gain granular control over network access, segmenting users and devices to limit the blast radius of potential threats.
- Policy Enforcement: Implement consistent security policies across wired, wireless, and VPN connections, reducing manual configuration errors.
- Compliance Adherence: Meet regulatory requirements by enforcing access controls and maintaining audit trails for network activity.
- Visibility and Control: Obtain deep insights into who and what is connecting to your network, enabling proactive security management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Essential Term License provides a 1-year subscription for managing network access control for 100 to 249 concurrent sessions. It unlocks critical security features designed to authenticate, authorize, and provide posture assessment for users and devices connecting to your network.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses utilize this license to enforce security policies, segment network traffic, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. It integrates with existing network infrastructure to deliver a unified approach to security management.
- Secure Network Access: Authenticate and authorize users and devices before granting network access.
- Policy-Based Control: Define and enforce granular access policies based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Guest Access Management: Provide secure, self-service portals for temporary guest access to the network.
- Device Profiling: Automatically identify and profile devices connecting to the network for better security posture assessment.
- Compliance Reporting: Generate reports to demonstrate adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements.
This Cisco ISE license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to strengthen network security and simplify access management without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce precise security policies for users and devices connecting to the network. Streamline the process of granting, denying, or limiting access based on identity and security posture.
wired networks, wireless networks, VPN access, BYOD environments
Automate device profiling and posture assessment
Automate the identification and assessment of device security posture before granting network access. Streamline compliance checks by ensuring all devices meet defined security standards.
endpoint security management, compliance auditing, BYOD security, network onboarding
Streamline guest access management
Streamline the process of providing secure, temporary network access for visitors and contractors. Automate the creation and management of guest accounts and access policies.
visitor access, contractor onboarding, public Wi-Fi, temporary network access
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Enhance security by authenticating and authorizing users and devices based on their identity, ensuring only legitimate entities access the network.
Policy enforcement engine
Maintain consistent security across the network by defining and automatically enforcing access policies for all connection types.
Device profiling
Gain visibility into network-connected devices, enabling better security posture assessment and risk management.
Guest access portal
Provide a secure and user-friendly way for guests to access the network, simplifying IT management and improving user experience.
Compliance reporting
Meet regulatory requirements and internal security standards by generating detailed reports on network access and policy adherence.
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 access controls and network segmentation 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 meet data privacy requirements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have a mix of IT and Operational Technology (OT) devices, requiring granular access control and segmentation 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 network access control. It allows organizations to define and enforce policies for users and devices connecting to their network, enhancing security and compliance.
What does 'Essential' license mean?
The Essential license tier for Cisco ISE typically includes core network access control features such as authentication, authorization, posture assessment, and basic guest access. It is designed for organizations needing fundamental security capabilities.
What is a 'session' in this context?
A session refers to an active connection made by a user or device to the network that is being managed by Cisco ISE. The license capacity is based on the maximum number of concurrent sessions the system can handle.
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.