Cisco Network Assurance and Compliance Management Pro Software License with Mission Critical Support
This Cisco software license and mission critical support subscription provides advanced network assurance and compliance management capabilities for your core network infrastructure.
- Continuous Compliance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal policies with automated network assessments and reporting.
- Proactive Threat Detection: Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations before they impact operations.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deep insights into network behavior, performance, and device health for optimized management.
- Mission Critical Support: Ensure rapid response and resolution for critical issues with 24x7 expert technical assistance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Network Assurance and Compliance Management Pro (NCP-NCMPRO) software license, bundled with Mission Critical Software Support, unlocks advanced capabilities for monitoring, assessing, and ensuring the compliance of your Cisco network devices. This subscription provides continuous visibility into your network's posture, helping to identify and remediate configuration drift, security vulnerabilities, and policy violations.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for maintaining a secure, compliant, and high-performing network environment. It integrates into existing Cisco network deployments, providing essential tools for proactive management and operational stability without requiring extensive additional hardware.
- Automated Compliance Audits: Regularly scan network configurations against defined policies and regulatory standards.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Detect known security risks and misconfigurations across your Cisco infrastructure.
- Configuration Drift Detection: Monitor for unauthorized or unintended changes to network device settings.
- Performance Monitoring: Track key network metrics to ensure optimal operation and identify potential bottlenecks.
- 24x7 Mission Critical Support: Access expert Cisco technical support for urgent issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
This Cisco license and support package empowers SMB and mid-market IT teams to proactively manage network compliance and security, ensuring operational continuity and reducing risk.
What This Enables
Automated Network Compliance Auditing
Enable teams to automatically scan network configurations against industry standards and internal policies. Streamline the process of demonstrating regulatory compliance and reduce manual audit efforts.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices, managed network services
Proactive Security Vulnerability Management
Automate the detection of known security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across your Cisco network devices. Protect your organization by identifying and remediating risks before they can be exploited.
business continuity planning, disaster recovery readiness, IT security posture management, network infrastructure hardening
Configuration Drift Monitoring and Control
Streamline the management of network device configurations by automatically detecting unauthorized or unintended changes. Maintain a stable and predictable network environment by enforcing configuration consistency.
change management processes, IT asset management, network operations centers, infrastructure lifecycle management
Key Features
Network Assurance and Compliance Management Pro Software
Provides automated tools for auditing, monitoring, and reporting on network compliance and security posture.
Mission Critical Software Support
Ensures rapid, 24x7 expert technical assistance for critical issues, minimizing downtime and operational disruption.
Per Core Licensing Model
Scales licensing costs based on the processing power of your core network infrastructure, providing a cost-effective solution.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses with regular billing cycles, simplifying budget management.
Cisco Ecosystem Integration
Works seamlessly with existing Cisco network hardware and software, ensuring compatibility and ease of deployment.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent adherence to regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making automated compliance and security monitoring essential for protecting sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations necessitates robust network security and audit trails to protect patient data and ensure system integrity.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must comply with numerous security mandates and standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA), requiring continuous monitoring and validation of network configurations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology networks require high availability and security, making proactive vulnerability management and configuration control critical for preventing disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Network Assurance and Compliance Management Pro?
It is a software solution from Cisco designed to help organizations monitor, audit, and ensure the compliance of their network infrastructure. It provides visibility into configurations, security vulnerabilities, and policy adherence.
What does Mission Critical Software Support include?
Mission Critical Support provides 24x7 access to Cisco's expert technical support for urgent issues, ensuring rapid resolution and minimizing network downtime. It often includes advanced hardware replacement options and dedicated technical resources.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and support over a defined term.
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.