Cisco Network Compliance and Identity Detection Security Add-on Software License
Enhance your network security posture with the Cisco NCID Security Add-on software license, providing essential compliance and identity detection capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deeper insights into network activity and user identities to detect potential threats.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate records of network access and device compliance.
- Proactive Threat Detection: Identify and mitigate security risks early through advanced identity and compliance monitoring.
- Optimized Operations: Ensure your network infrastructure adheres to security policies, reducing operational disruptions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco NCID Security Add-on software license provides essential capabilities for network compliance and identity detection. It unlocks features designed to monitor device compliance, enforce security policies, and provide visibility into network access, ensuring your environment meets stringent security standards.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates with existing Cisco platforms. It is crucial for businesses that require robust security controls and continuous compliance monitoring to protect their internal operations and sensitive data.
- Network Compliance Monitoring: Continuously assess device posture against defined security policies.
- Identity Detection: Gain visibility into user and device identities accessing the network.
- Security Policy Enforcement: Ensure adherence to security best practices and regulatory mandates.
- Threat Mitigation Support: Facilitate the identification of non-compliant devices or unauthorized access attempts.
- Subscription-Based Access: Benefit from ongoing software updates and support for continuous security effectiveness.
Empower your IT team with advanced security and compliance tools, delivering enterprise-grade network protection without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable continuous network compliance monitoring
Enable teams to continuously assess the security posture of network devices against defined policies. Streamline the process of identifying and remediating non-compliant endpoints, reducing the risk of security breaches.
on-premises networks, hybrid cloud environments, managed security services, regulatory compliance initiatives
Enhance visibility into network identity
Streamline the identification and tracking of users and devices connecting to the network. Automate the collection of identity-related data to improve threat detection and incident response capabilities.
corporate networks, secure access policies, endpoint security management, IT security operations
Automate security policy enforcement
Automate the enforcement of security policies across the network infrastructure. Ensure that all connected devices adhere to corporate security standards, minimizing vulnerabilities and operational risks.
network segmentation, access control policies, security policy management, IT infrastructure hardening
Key Features
Network Device Compliance Assessment
Ensures all devices on your network meet security standards, reducing the attack surface and preventing unauthorized access.
User and Device Identity Visibility
Provides clear insight into who and what is connecting to your network, aiding in threat detection and accountability.
Subscription-Based Software
Guarantees access to the latest security features, updates, and vendor support for continuous protection.
Policy Enforcement Tools
Helps maintain a secure network environment by automatically enforcing predefined security policies.
L3 Product Software Support Service
Entitles you to Level 3 technical support for the software, ensuring prompt resolution of complex issues.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making network compliance and identity detection critical for protecting sensitive financial data and maintaining audit trails.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA and other data privacy laws, necessitating robust security measures to protect patient information and ensure the integrity of medical systems.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector entities often face strict cybersecurity mandates and compliance requirements to safeguard sensitive citizen data and critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle confidential client information, requiring strong security controls and compliance to protect data integrity and client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco NCID Security Add-on?
The Cisco NCID Security Add-on is a software license that enhances your Cisco network infrastructure with capabilities for monitoring device compliance and identifying network identities. It operates on a subscription basis.
What does 'PERCORE' mean in the product name?
PERCORE typically refers to licensing based on the number of processor cores in the system where the software is deployed. This indicates the license quantity is tied to the processing power of your hardware.
What is included in the L3 Product Software Support Service?
The L3 Product Software Support Service provides access to advanced technical support from Cisco for the licensed software. This ensures you receive expert assistance for complex issues, helping to maintain operational continuity.
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.