Cisco Modular Add On Security License
The Cisco Modular Add On Security License provides essential security feature enablement for your Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches, ensuring advanced threat detection and policy enforcement for your business network.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Coverage for enhanced intrusion prevention and threat intelligence capabilities.
- Policy Enforcement: Entitlement to granular security policies for network segmentation and access control.
- Compliance Support: Protection against regulatory gaps with features designed for data privacy and security standards.
- Feature Access: Access to critical security modules that strengthen your overall network defense posture.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Modular Add On Security License is a platform software subscription designed to unlock advanced security functionalities on compatible Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. It provides enhanced threat detection, policy enforcement, and compliance features, crucial for protecting sensitive business data and maintaining network integrity.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates directly into existing Cisco network infrastructure. It serves as a vital component for businesses that rely on their network for daily operations and require robust security without the overhead of enterprise-level security appliances.
- Enhanced Threat Prevention: Unlocks next-generation intrusion prevention systems and advanced malware detection.
- Granular Access Control: Enables sophisticated policy creation for micro-segmentation and zero-trust architectures.
- Security Visibility: Provides deeper insights into network traffic and potential security threats.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements through advanced security logging and reporting.
- Scalable Security: Modular design allows for flexible security enhancements as business needs evolve.
Empower your business with enterprise-grade security features, managed efficiently for your specific operational needs.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention
Enable teams to proactively identify and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats targeting their business network. Streamline the process of responding to security incidents with enhanced visibility and automated threat intelligence.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, managed network services, virtualized infrastructure
Strengthen Network Segmentation and Access Control
Automate the implementation of granular security policies to isolate critical assets and control user access. Streamline the enforcement of zero-trust principles across the entire network infrastructure.
multi-tier application architectures, secure development environments, regulatory-bound data storage, segmented user access
Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Auditing
Automate the generation of security logs and reports required for compliance with industry regulations. Streamline the auditing process by providing clear evidence of security controls and policy adherence.
PCI DSS compliant environments, HIPAA regulated systems, GDPR data processing, SOX financial reporting
Key Features
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious traffic and known attack patterns in real-time, preventing unauthorized access and data breaches.
Advanced Malware Protection
Identifies and neutralizes sophisticated malware threats before they can compromise business systems and data.
Granular Policy Control
Allows for precise definition of network access rules, enhancing security through micro-segmentation and least privilege principles.
Security Logging and Reporting
Provides comprehensive audit trails and reports necessary for compliance and incident investigation.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers flexible and predictable security feature access, allowing for easier budget management and scalability.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security measures and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA to protect sensitive financial data and customer information.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security to safeguard patient data and ensure network integrity for critical medical systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent breaches and maintain client trust and data privacy.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) networks are increasingly targeted, requiring enhanced security to prevent disruptions and protect sensitive intellectual property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Cisco hardware is compatible with this license?
This license is designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. Specific model compatibility should be verified based on your current hardware and the license's exact specifications.
What is the term of this subscription license?
Subscription licenses typically have defined terms, such as one, three, or five years. The specific term for this license will be detailed at the time of purchase.
How does this license enhance my existing security?
This license unlocks advanced security modules and features on your Nexus switches that may not be present or enabled by default. It provides deeper threat detection, more granular policy control, and improved compliance capabilities.
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.