Cisco ISE Essentials Term License, 1 Year, 250000+ Sessions
This Cisco ISE Essentials Term License provides network access control and policy enforcement for up to 250,000 sessions over a one-year term.
- Network Segmentation: Gain granular control over user and device access to network resources.
- Policy Enforcement: Implement and enforce security policies consistently across your network.
- Compliance Support: Aid in meeting regulatory requirements through detailed access logging and auditing.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports large environments with over 250,000 concurrent sessions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Essentials Term License provides essential network access control and policy enforcement capabilities for businesses. This one-year subscription unlocks features designed to secure user and device access, ensuring only authorized entities can connect to your network resources.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations who need to manage network security and compliance. It integrates with existing Cisco infrastructure to provide a centralized platform for policy creation, enforcement, and monitoring, fitting into environments requiring robust access control without the complexity of enterprise-grade solutions.
- Secure Network Access: Control who and what connects to your network based on identity and posture.
- Policy Management: Define and enforce granular access policies for users and devices.
- Visibility and Control: Gain insights into network activity and enforce security protocols.
- Compliance Assistance: Facilitate regulatory compliance through logging and auditing capabilities.
- Subscription-Based: Predictable annual billing for easier budget management.
This Cisco ISE Essentials license offers essential network security and control for mid-market businesses seeking to manage access effectively and efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable granular network access control
Enable teams to define and enforce precise security policies for user and device access to network resources. Streamline the process of granting or denying access based on identity, device posture, and location.
corporate networks, managed Wi-Fi deployments, BYOD environments, secure remote access
Enhance network security posture
Automate the assessment of device compliance with security policies before granting network access. Protect against threats by ensuring all connected devices meet required security standards.
endpoint security management, vulnerability mitigation, regulatory compliance, threat prevention
Simplify policy management at scale
Streamline the creation and deployment of network access policies across a large user base and diverse device types. Reduce administrative overhead associated with manual access provisioning and deprovisioning.
centralized policy administration, large user populations, multi-site organizations, hybrid workforces
Key Features
Identity-based access control
Enhance security by granting access based on user identity and role, rather than just IP addresses.
Device profiling and posture assessment
Automatically identify and assess the security compliance of devices connecting to the network.
Policy enforcement engine
Consistently apply security policies across wired, wireless, and VPN connections.
Guest access management
Provide secure and controlled internet access for visitors and temporary users.
Subscription licensing
Benefit from predictable costs and access to the latest features through annual renewals.
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 Essentials helps facilitate.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating secure patient data access and comprehensive logging of all network activities.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict security mandates and require robust identity management and access control to protect sensitive information.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage a large and diverse user base (students, faculty, guests) and require scalable solutions to control access to campus networks and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ISE Essentials?
Cisco ISE Essentials is a software license that provides foundational network access control and policy enforcement capabilities. It helps organizations secure their networks by controlling user and device access.
What does a term license mean?
A term license is a subscription-based model where you pay for the right to use the software for a specific period, in this case, one year. It typically includes support and updates during the term.
What is the session capacity for this license?
This specific license supports over 250,000 concurrent sessions, making it suitable for larger mid-market organizations with significant network traffic and user activity.
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.