Cisco NCI-D Security Addon Software License and Mission Critical Support
This Cisco software license and mission critical support subscription provides essential security features and 24x7 operational assurance for your Cisco network infrastructure.
- 24x7x365 Support: Access to Cisco TAC for immediate assistance with critical issues, minimizing downtime.
- Security Feature Access: Entitlement to advanced security functionalities within the NCI-D platform, enhancing threat protection.
- Software Updates: Coverage for necessary software updates and patches, ensuring your system remains current and secure.
- Mission Critical Assurance: Protection against operational disruptions with guaranteed support levels for your most vital network components.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering bundles a Cisco NCI-D platform software license with a mission critical support subscription, per core. It unlocks advanced security capabilities and ensures continuous, high-priority support for your Cisco network environment.
Designed for businesses that rely on their IT infrastructure for daily operations, this license and support package is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to maintain robust security postures and minimize operational risks without the overhead of enterprise-level staffing.
- Enhanced Security: Activates specialized security features within the NCI-D platform.
- Priority Support: Guarantees rapid response and resolution for critical incidents.
- Software Lifecycle Management: Includes access to software updates and patches.
- Compliance Enablement: Helps meet regulatory and internal security policy requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Minimizes the risk of downtime through dedicated support.
This Cisco license and support package is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing enterprise-grade security and guaranteed operational uptime.
What This Enables
Access to Advanced Security Features
Enable teams to deploy and utilize specialized security functionalities within the Cisco NCI-D platform. This enhances threat detection, prevention, and response capabilities across the network.
network infrastructure, security operations, threat management, software-defined networking
Guaranteed Mission Critical Support
Ensure continuous operation of vital network components with 24x7x365 access to Cisco's Technical Assistance Center. This minimizes downtime and accelerates issue resolution for critical incidents.
business continuity planning, high-availability environments, critical infrastructure, IT operations management
Software Compliance and Updates
Maintain compliance with security policies and vendor requirements by receiving timely software updates and patches. This keeps your NCI-D platform secure and performing optimally.
license management, regulatory compliance, system maintenance, IT asset management
Key Features
NCI-D Platform Security Addon
Unlocks advanced security features for enhanced threat detection and prevention within your Cisco environment.
Mission Critical Software Support
Provides 24x7x365 expert technical assistance for critical issues, ensuring rapid resolution and minimizing downtime.
Per Core Licensing
Scales security and support based on your core processing capacity, offering a cost-effective licensing model.
Software Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses with a recurring subscription model for software and support.
Access to Software Updates
Ensures your security software remains current with the latest patches and feature enhancements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and high availability to protect sensitive financial data and maintain continuous trading operations, making mission critical support essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA and ensure uninterrupted access to patient records, necessitating robust security and support.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology networks are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, requiring advanced security add-ons and high-priority support to prevent production downtime.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle sensitive citizen data and critical infrastructure, demanding secure network operations and reliable support to maintain public services and national security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco NCI-D Security Addon?
The NCI-D Security Addon is a software license that enables advanced security features on Cisco's Network Convergence Infrastructure (NCI) platform. It is designed to enhance your network's defense against cyber threats.
What does 'Mission Critical Support' entail?
Mission Critical Support provides 24x7x365 access to Cisco's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) with the highest priority for issue resolution. This ensures that critical network problems are addressed immediately to minimize business disruption.
How is this license billed?
This license and support is provided on a subscription basis, billed per core. This model offers predictable costs and ensures continuous access to software updates and support services.
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.