Cisco NCI Security Add-On Software License and Support
This Cisco NCI Security Add-On software license and production support subscription provides essential security capabilities and ongoing operational assurance for your network infrastructure.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Gain access to advanced security features that protect your network against evolving threats.
- Continuous Operation: Ensure uninterrupted service and system availability through proactive software support and maintenance.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory and industry compliance requirements with up-to-date security software and support.
- Predictable Costs: Benefit from a subscription model that bundles software licensing and essential production support for clear budgeting.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a software license and production support subscription for Cisco's Network Compliance and Intelligence (NCI) Security Add-On. It unlocks critical security functionalities and ensures continuous access to vendor support for your Cisco network environment.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license and support package integrates into existing Cisco deployments, providing a necessary layer of security and operational stability for their own business networks.
- Security Feature Enablement: Activates advanced security modules and threat intelligence capabilities within the Cisco NCI platform.
- Production Support: Includes access to Cisco's technical assistance center (TAC) for issue resolution and expert guidance.
- Software Updates: Guarantees entitlement to software updates, patches, and new feature releases during the subscription term.
- License Compliance: Ensures legal and compliant use of Cisco security software features within your organization.
- Operational Continuity: Minimizes downtime risk through timely support and access to critical software fixes.
This Cisco NCI Security Add-On license and support is ideal for businesses seeking to bolster their network defenses and maintain operational integrity without the overhead of enterprise-level IT management.
What This Enables
Access to Advanced Security Features
Enable teams to deploy advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities. Streamline the enforcement of security policies across the network infrastructure.
network security, threat intelligence, policy enforcement, security operations
Ensure Software Compliance and Updates
Automate the process of maintaining software licenses and receiving critical security updates. Maintain a compliant and secure software environment without manual tracking.
software licensing, compliance management, security patching, IT governance
Continuous Production Support
Provide IT professionals with direct access to Cisco's expert technical support for issue resolution. Minimize downtime and maintain business continuity through timely assistance.
incident response, technical support, network operations, business continuity
Key Features
Cisco NCI Security Add-On Software License
Unlocks advanced security functionalities and threat intelligence capabilities for your Cisco network.
Production Software Support
Provides access to Cisco's technical assistance center for issue resolution and expert guidance.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures you receive the latest security enhancements and bug fixes to maintain a secure environment.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and simplifies budget management for security software.
Per Core Licensing
Scales security licensing based on your core processing capacity, ensuring appropriate coverage.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced network security essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating strong network security measures and compliance adherence to prevent data breaches.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, demanding high levels of network security and data privacy to maintain client trust and meet ethical obligations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks that can disrupt operations; enhanced network security is critical to protect operational technology (OT) and ensure production continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco NCI Security Add-On?
The Cisco NCI Security Add-On is a software license that enhances the security capabilities of your Cisco network infrastructure, providing advanced threat detection and policy enforcement features.
What does Production Software Support include?
Production Software Support typically includes access to Cisco's technical support (TAC) for troubleshooting, software updates, patches, and access to online resources to ensure your software operates effectively and securely.
How is this licensed?
This license is sold on a per-core basis, meaning the quantity of licenses required is determined by the number of processor cores in the systems where the software will be deployed.
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.