Cisco ISE Essentials Subscription
The Cisco ISE Essentials Subscription provides essential network access control and visibility for your business, ensuring only authorized devices connect to your network.
- Network Segmentation: Coverage for segmenting network access based on user identity and device posture.
- Device Visibility: Protection against unauthorized devices by providing real-time visibility into all endpoints.
- Policy Enforcement: Entitlement to enforce granular access policies for users and devices.
- Compliance Support: Access to features that aid in meeting regulatory compliance requirements for network access.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ISE Essentials Subscription is a software license that unlocks core capabilities of the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) platform. It provides foundational network access control, policy enforcement, and visibility features essential for securing business networks.
This subscription is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need to manage and secure network access for their employees and guests. It integrates with existing Cisco infrastructure to provide a centralized point of control for network security.
- Identity-Based Access Control: Define and enforce access policies based on user identity, device type, and location.
- Endpoint Visibility: Gain insight into all devices connecting to the network, including corporate, BYOD, and guest devices.
- Basic Policy Enforcement: Implement foundational security policies to control network access and segment traffic.
- Guest Access Management: Provide secure and controlled internet access for visitors.
- Compliance Assistance: Support for meeting regulatory requirements through consistent policy application and reporting.
This subscription offers essential network access control features, making it a cost-effective solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance their network security posture.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce access policies based on user identity, device type, and location. Streamline the process of granting or denying network access to ensure only authorized entities connect.
wired networks, wireless networks, VPN access, BYOD environments
Gain visibility into connected devices
Streamline the monitoring of all endpoints connecting to the network, providing essential visibility into corporate, guest, and BYOD devices. Automate the identification of unknown or potentially risky devices.
network security monitoring, asset inventory, endpoint compliance checks
Enforce basic security policies
Automate the enforcement of foundational security policies across the network to maintain a consistent security posture. Enable teams to quickly identify and quarantine non-compliant devices.
network segmentation, security policy management, threat mitigation
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Enhances security by ensuring only authenticated users and authorized devices gain network access.
Endpoint visibility
Provides a clear view of all devices connected to the network, aiding in security monitoring and compliance.
Policy enforcement engine
Allows for the consistent application of security policies, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
Guest access management
Simplifies the process of providing secure network access to visitors and temporary users.
Basic compliance support
Helps organizations meet regulatory requirements by enforcing access controls and providing necessary visibility.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires strict access controls and detailed audit trails to comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which ISE Essentials helps enforce.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting sensitive patient data (PHI) under HIPAA necessitates robust network access controls and device visibility, features provided by ISE Essentials.
Legal & Professional Services
Maintaining client confidentiality and data integrity is paramount, requiring secure network access and segmentation that ISE Essentials can help implement.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) networks and IT environments from unauthorized access is critical for business continuity, supported by ISE Essentials' access control capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Essentials?
Cisco ISE Essentials is a software subscription that provides core network access control and visibility features for the Cisco Identity Services Engine platform. It is designed for businesses needing foundational security for their network access.
What kind of devices does ISE Essentials cover?
ISE Essentials covers a wide range of devices connecting to your network, including corporate-owned laptops and mobile devices, as well as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and guest devices.
How does this subscription help with compliance?
By enabling granular policy enforcement and providing visibility into network access, ISE Essentials helps organizations meet various regulatory compliance requirements related to data security and network access control.
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.