Cisco ISE Essentials Subscription
The Cisco ISE Essentials Subscription provides essential network access control capabilities, enabling secure connections for up to 10 users or devices.
- Access to: Core network segmentation and policy enforcement features for enhanced security.
- Coverage for: Up to 10 users or devices, ensuring essential security for small to medium deployments.
- Protection against: Unauthorized access and policy violations through granular control.
- Entitlement to: Foundational security policies for user and device authentication and authorization.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement 2.0 Choice ISE Essentials Subscription unlocks fundamental network access control features for Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). It provides the core capabilities needed to manage user and device access, enforce security policies, and gain visibility into network connections for a defined capacity.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to establish baseline security for their wired, wireless, and VPN connections. It integrates with existing Cisco infrastructure to ensure that only authorized users and compliant devices can access network resources.
- Essential Network Access Control: Enforces security policies for users and devices connecting to the network.
- Policy Enforcement: Defines and applies granular access rules based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Visibility and Reporting: Provides insights into who and what is connecting to the network.
- Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory and internal policy requirements for network access.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 10 users or devices, ideal for smaller deployments or specific use cases.
This subscription offers a cost-effective way for SMB and mid-market teams to implement foundational network access security without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Secure User and Device Authentication
Enable teams to authenticate users and devices before granting network access. This ensures that only authorized personnel and compliant endpoints can connect to sensitive network resources.
organizations with remote workers, BYOD policies, segmented networks, compliance requirements
Streamline Network Access Policy Management
Streamline the creation and enforcement of network access policies across wired, wireless, and VPN connections. This simplifies security management and reduces the risk of misconfigurations.
businesses with evolving network needs, multi-site operations, centralized IT management
Automate Security Posture Assessment
Automate the assessment of device security posture, such as checking for up-to-date antivirus software or operating system patches. Non-compliant devices can be quarantined or denied access.
companies with strict security standards, regulated industries, BYOD environments
Key Features
User and Device Identity Management
Enhances security by ensuring only authenticated users and registered devices gain network access.
Policy Enforcement Engine
Allows granular control over network access based on user roles, device type, and security status, reducing unauthorized access.
Basic Network Visibility
Provides foundational insights into network connections, aiding in security monitoring and troubleshooting.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Offers a predictable cost model and access to essential security features for a defined term.
Capacity for 10 Users/Devices
Provides essential network access control capabilities suitable for smaller deployments or specific departmental needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls to protect sensitive customer data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making robust network segmentation and authentication critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, which mandate strong security measures for patient data access and network integrity, necessitating granular control over who and what accesses their systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information and must maintain strict data security and access controls to meet client trust and regulatory obligations.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups often manage large networks with diverse devices, including point-of-sale systems and guest Wi-Fi, requiring effective segmentation and access policies to protect payment data and customer information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Essentials?
Cisco ISE Essentials is a subscription that provides core network access control features for Cisco Identity Services Engine. It allows you to define and enforce policies for users and devices connecting to your network.
What does 'Essentials' mean in this subscription?
The 'Essentials' designation means this subscription includes the foundational capabilities of Cisco ISE, suitable for basic network access control and policy enforcement for a limited number of users or devices.
Who is the ideal customer for this subscription?
This subscription is ideal for small to mid-market businesses that need to implement essential network access security, manage user and device connections, and ensure basic compliance without requiring the advanced features of higher-tier ISE licenses.
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.