Cisco Nexus 9000 Security Add-On License
Secure your network infrastructure with the Cisco Nexus 9000 Security Add-On License, providing advanced threat detection and policy enforcement for modular switches.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Gain access to advanced security features that protect your network from evolving threats.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements with robust security controls and visibility tools.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network operation through proactive threat mitigation and security policy management.
- Feature Entitlement: Unlock critical security capabilities designed for modern data center environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Nexus 9000 Security Add-On License subscription unlocks advanced security functionalities for your modular N9K switches. It provides enhanced threat detection, policy enforcement, and visibility to protect your data center network.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to bolster their network defenses. It integrates directly with their existing Cisco Nexus 9000 modular switch deployments, strengthening their overall security architecture.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Identify and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats targeting your network infrastructure.
- Granular Policy Enforcement: Implement fine-grained security policies to control traffic flow and access.
- Centralized Management: Simplify security operations through integrated management and reporting capabilities.
- Data Center Security: Protect critical assets and sensitive data within your data center environment.
- Scalable Security: Adapt security measures as your network grows and evolves.
This license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to elevate their data center security without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Detection
Enable teams to proactively identify and respond to sophisticated cyber threats targeting the network core. Streamline incident response with integrated security intelligence and automated threat mitigation.
data center networks, modular switch deployments, network security hardening, threat intelligence integration
Strengthen Network Policy Enforcement
Streamline the implementation of granular security policies across the data center network. Automate access controls and traffic segmentation to reduce the attack surface and maintain compliance.
network segmentation, access control lists, traffic shaping, security policy management
Improve Security Visibility and Reporting
Enable teams to gain deeper insights into network traffic patterns and security events. Automate the generation of compliance reports and security audits for regulatory adherence.
network monitoring, security auditing, compliance reporting, traffic analysis
Key Features
Advanced Threat Detection Engine
Protects against zero-day exploits and advanced persistent threats by identifying malicious activity in real-time.
Granular Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Enforces precise traffic filtering and segmentation, minimizing unauthorized access to critical resources.
Security Policy Automation
Reduces manual configuration errors and speeds up policy deployment, ensuring consistent security posture.
Integrated Reporting and Analytics
Provides clear visibility into security events and network behavior, simplifying audits and compliance checks.
Subscription-based Licensing
Offers flexible access to the latest security features and updates, aligning costs with evolving needs.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent security controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX to protect sensitive customer data and transaction integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating robust security measures to safeguard protected health information (PHI) and ensure data privacy.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) networks are increasingly targeted; enhanced security is critical to prevent disruptions and protect intellectual property.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies handle sensitive citizen data and critical infrastructure information, requiring advanced security to meet strict compliance mandates and protect against nation-state threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific Cisco Nexus 9000 models does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 modular switches. Specific compatibility details should be verified against your exact hardware model and Cisco's compatibility matrix.
What is the term of this license?
This is a subscription-based license. The term will be specified at the time of purchase, typically ranging from one to five years.
Does this license include hardware support?
No, this is a software add-on license for security features. Hardware support and maintenance are typically covered under separate Cisco Smart Net Total Care or similar contracts.
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.