Cisco ISE Essentials Term License, 3 Year, 1000-2499 Sessions
This 3-year Cisco ISE Essentials term license provides essential network access control and security policy enforcement for organizations managing between 1000 and 2499 concurrent sessions.
- License Term: 3-year subscription ensures continuous access to critical security features and updates.
- Session Capacity: Supports environments with 1000 to 2499 concurrent network access sessions.
- Feature Access: Unlocks core Cisco Identity Services Engine capabilities for network segmentation and policy enforcement.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements through granular access control and security posture assessment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco ISE Essentials Term License is a subscription-based software license providing foundational network security and access control capabilities for businesses. This specific offering covers a 3-year term and supports environments requiring management of 1000 to 2499 concurrent network access sessions, enabling policy enforcement and visibility across the network infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market organizations who need to implement robust network security policies without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions. It integrates with existing Cisco network infrastructure to provide user and device authentication, authorization, and posture assessment.
- Network Access Control: Enforces security policies for users and devices connecting to the network.
- Policy Management: Centralized platform for defining and managing access rules based on user identity, device type, and security posture.
- Guest Access: Facilitates secure onboarding and access for temporary users and visitors.
- Device Profiling: Identifies and profiles endpoints connecting to the network for better security awareness.
- Compliance Support: Aids in meeting regulatory mandates through consistent policy enforcement and auditing.
This Cisco ISE Essentials license is an ideal solution for mid-market companies seeking to enhance network security and compliance with predictable subscription costs.
What This Enables
Enable Network Segmentation and Policy Enforcement
Enable teams to segment their network based on user roles and device compliance. Streamline the process of defining and enforcing access policies for different user groups and device types.
On-premises networks, Hybrid cloud environments, Managed Wi-Fi deployments, Corporate BYOD programs
Enhance Security Posture with Device Visibility
Automate the identification and profiling of devices connecting to the network, providing IT with critical visibility. Protect against threats by ensuring only compliant devices gain access.
IoT device integration, Endpoint security management, Network access control strategy, Vulnerability management programs
Streamline Guest and Contractor Access
Streamline the onboarding and management of guest and contractor network access. Provide secure, time-limited access to specific network resources without compromising internal security.
Visitor Wi-Fi services, Third-party vendor access, Event network provisioning, Remote workforce support
Key Features
User and Device Authentication
Ensures only authenticated and authorized users and devices can access network resources, significantly reducing unauthorized access risks.
Policy-Based Access Control
Allows IT to define granular access rules based on identity, location, device health, and time, ensuring users have appropriate access for their role.
Endpoint Posture Assessment
Verifies that devices meet security requirements (e.g., updated antivirus, patches) before granting network access, preventing the spread of malware.
Guest Access Management
Provides a secure and controlled way to offer internet access to visitors and temporary staff, isolating them from the internal corporate network.
Centralized Management Console
Offers a single pane of glass for managing network access policies, monitoring network activity, and generating reports, simplifying IT operations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA to protect sensitive customer data and transaction integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating secure patient data access, device authentication, and network segmentation to protect electronic health records.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle highly confidential client information and must implement robust security measures to maintain client trust and comply with data privacy laws.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly connecting operational technology (OT) and IT systems, requiring secure network segmentation and access control to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Essentials?
Cisco ISE Essentials is a software solution that provides foundational network access control and policy enforcement. It helps organizations authenticate users and devices, enforce security policies, and gain visibility into network activity.
What does a 3-year term license mean?
A 3-year term license means you are subscribing to the use of the Cisco ISE Essentials software for a period of three years. This typically includes access to software updates and technical support during the subscription term.
How many sessions does this license support?
This specific license supports between 1000 and 2499 concurrent network access sessions. This capacity is suitable for mid-sized organizations with a significant number of users and devices connecting to their network.
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.