Cisco NCI-D Security Add-On Software License and Support
Secure your Cisco network infrastructure with the NCI-D Security Add-On software license and production support, ensuring continuous protection and feature access.
- Enhanced Security Features: Access to advanced security capabilities to protect your network against evolving threats.
- Production Software Support: Entitlement to ongoing software updates, patches, and technical assistance for critical security functions.
- License Compliance: Ensures your organization is properly licensed for essential security add-on features.
- Operational Continuity: Protection against service disruptions with timely support for security software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a software license and production support for Cisco's Network Convergence Infrastructure - Data (NCI-D) security add-on. It unlocks advanced security features and ensures you receive ongoing technical support and software updates necessary for maintaining a secure and compliant network environment.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license and support package integrates directly into your existing Cisco infrastructure, providing critical security enhancements without the overhead of enterprise-level management.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Unlocks specialized security modules for enhanced protection.
- Continuous Software Updates: Ensures access to the latest security patches and feature enhancements.
- 24/7 Production Support: Provides technical assistance for critical security software issues.
- License Management: Simplifies compliance by providing the necessary license for security add-on functionality.
- Scalable Security: Adapts to your network's evolving security needs.
This Cisco security add-on license and support is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to bolster their network defenses with specialized features and reliable ongoing assistance.
What This Enables
Access to Advanced Security Features
Enable teams to deploy specialized security modules that go beyond standard network protection. This ensures your environment is safeguarded against sophisticated and emerging cyber threats.
organizations deploying advanced network security, businesses managing complex threat landscapes, IT teams requiring specialized security tooling
Streamline Security Software Updates
Automate the process of receiving and applying critical security patches and software updates. This minimizes the risk of vulnerabilities and ensures your security posture remains current.
teams managing Cisco network infrastructure, businesses prioritizing proactive security maintenance, IT departments focused on operational efficiency
Ensure Continuous Operation and Compliance
Maintain uninterrupted security operations with access to production support for critical software. This helps meet regulatory requirements and avoid costly downtime due to security incidents.
organizations with strict uptime requirements, businesses operating in regulated industries, IT professionals ensuring regulatory adherence
Key Features
Cisco NCI-D Security Add-On License
Unlocks specific advanced security capabilities for enhanced network protection.
Production Software Support
Provides access to software updates, patches, and technical assistance for critical security functions.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to security features and support.
Per Core Licensing
Scales security licensing based on your core processing capacity, ensuring appropriate coverage.
Cisco Brand Assurance
Leverages trusted Cisco technology for reliable and effective network security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with stringent regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced security add-ons essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong data protection and security measures to safeguard patient health information.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often face sophisticated cyber threats and must comply with various security mandates and standards to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, requiring advanced security to prevent breaches and maintain client trust and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NCI-D Security Add-On?
The NCI-D Security Add-On is a software enhancement for Cisco's Network Convergence Infrastructure - Data platform, providing specialized security features to protect your network.
What does 'Production Software Support' include?
Production Software Support typically includes access to software updates, patches, bug fixes, and technical assistance from the vendor for the licensed software during the support term.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for the use of the software and its associated support.
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.