Cisco Nexus 9000 Security Platform License
Secure your Cisco Nexus network infrastructure with the E3N-N9K-SEC-XF platform license, providing essential security capabilities to protect your business data and operations.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Access advanced security features to defend against evolving cyber threats.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements with robust security controls and logging capabilities.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted network services through proactive threat mitigation.
- Feature Enablement: Unlock critical security functionalities for your Cisco Nexus platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco DCN FIXED ADD ON XF SECURITY license (E3N-N9K-SEC-XF) is a subscription-based platform software license designed to enhance the security capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. This license provides access to advanced security features and functionalities, crucial for protecting sensitive business data and ensuring network integrity.
This security license is intended for businesses that utilize Cisco Nexus 9000 switches as part of their core network infrastructure. It is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to bolster their network defenses, maintain compliance, and prevent security breaches without the overhead of enterprise-level security teams.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Enables sophisticated tools to identify and mitigate potential security threats in real time.
- Policy Enforcement: Allows for granular control over network access and traffic flow, enforcing security policies.
- Security Monitoring: Provides enhanced logging and visibility into network activity for auditing and incident response.
- Platform Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing Cisco Nexus 9000 platforms for unified management.
- Subscription-Based: Offers flexible, ongoing access to security features and updates on a recurring billing cycle.
Empower your IT team with essential security features for your Cisco Nexus network, ensuring robust protection and compliance for your business.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy sophisticated security measures to detect and block advanced persistent threats and zero-day exploits. Streamline the process of identifying and neutralizing malicious traffic before it impacts business operations.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, network segmentation deployments
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of granular security policies across the network to control access and traffic flow. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring consistent application of security rules and access controls.
multi-tiered application architectures, secure network access control, regulatory compliance initiatives
Enhance Network Visibility and Auditing
Enable teams to gain deeper visibility into network traffic patterns and security events for comprehensive auditing. Automate the collection and logging of security-related data to support incident response and forensic analysis.
security operations monitoring, compliance reporting, network performance analysis
Key Features
Advanced Threat Detection and Mitigation
Protects your network from sophisticated cyber threats, reducing the risk of breaches and operational downtime.
Granular Access Control Policies
Ensures only authorized users and devices can access sensitive network resources, enhancing data security.
Enhanced Security Logging and Monitoring
Provides detailed insights into network activity for effective incident response and compliance auditing.
Platform Integration with Cisco Nexus 9000
Leverages existing hardware investments for a unified and efficient security management approach.
Subscription-Based Licensing
Offers flexible access to the latest security features and updates, ensuring your defenses remain current.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security measures to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which are supported by advanced network security features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) is critical, necessitating robust security to meet HIPAA compliance standards and prevent data breaches.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) is vital to prevent disruptions and protect sensitive intellectual property, requiring advanced network segmentation and threat detection.
Legal & Professional Services
These firms handle highly confidential client information, demanding strong security protocols to maintain client trust and comply with data privacy laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco DCN FIXED ADD ON XF SECURITY license?
This is a subscription-based software license from Cisco that enhances the security capabilities of Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches. It unlocks advanced security features and functionalities.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed for Cisco Nexus 9000 series switches, providing enhanced security features directly on the platform.
What is the billing model for this license?
This license operates on a subscription billing model, meaning it is paid for on a recurring basis, typically monthly or annually, to maintain access to the features and updates.
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.