Cisco ONE Foundation Perpetual Suite: Security, AVC, and Management
The Cisco ONE Foundation Perpetual Suite license unlocks essential security, application visibility, and network management features for your Cisco infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance.
- Access to Advanced Security: Entitlement to AES and IPsec encryption for secure data transmission and policy enforcement.
- Application Visibility Control: Coverage for AVC (Application Visibility and Control) to monitor and manage application traffic effectively.
- Network Management Tools: Protection against operational disruptions with access to Cisco Prime for centralized network management.
- Perpetual Licensing: Entitlement to the software features indefinitely, providing long-term value and predictable IT costs.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco ONE Foundation Perpetual Suite license provides a foundational set of software capabilities for Cisco networking hardware. It enables advanced security features like AES and IPsec encryption, application visibility and control (AVC) for traffic management, and centralized network management through Cisco Prime. The perpetual nature of the license means you own the rights to use these features indefinitely.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses that rely on Cisco networking equipment. It integrates into existing Cisco environments, enhancing security posture, improving network performance monitoring, and simplifying day-to-day network operations without requiring a complete hardware overhaul.
- Enhanced Network Security: Unlock AES and IPsec encryption to protect sensitive data in transit and enforce security policies.
- Optimized Application Performance: Gain visibility and control over application traffic with AVC to prioritize critical business applications.
- Simplified Network Management: Centralize device configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting with Cisco Prime.
- Perpetual License Ownership: Acquire permanent rights to the software features, eliminating recurring subscription costs for the core license.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory and internal policy requirements for data security and network visibility.
Equip your business with essential Cisco security and management tools through a perpetual license, offering long-term value and operational stability.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Security Features
Enable teams to protect sensitive data in transit by activating AES and IPsec encryption capabilities. Streamline the enforcement of security policies across the network to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
on-premises network infrastructure, Cisco hardware deployments, data security requirements, regulatory compliance needs
Optimize Application Traffic Management
Streamline network performance by gaining granular visibility into application usage with AVC. Automate the prioritization of critical business applications to ensure optimal user experience and productivity.
business-critical application delivery, network performance monitoring, bandwidth optimization, user experience enhancement
Simplify Network Operations and Monitoring
Enable IT professionals to centralize the management of Cisco devices using Cisco Prime. Automate routine tasks such as configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting to reduce operational overhead.
multi-device network environments, IT team resource constraints, proactive network maintenance, centralized IT control
Key Features
Perpetual License
Acquire permanent rights to the software features, providing long-term value and eliminating recurring subscription costs for the core license.
AES IPsec Encryption
Securely transmit sensitive data across your network and to remote sites, meeting compliance requirements and protecting against eavesdropping.
Application Visibility and Control (AVC)
Gain deep insights into network traffic and application performance, allowing for better resource allocation and user experience optimization.
Cisco Prime Integration
Centralize network management tasks, simplifying configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting for your Cisco infrastructure.
Foundation Suite Features
Access a core set of essential networking capabilities that enhance security, performance, and manageability for your business.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent data security and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making AES IPsec encryption and robust network management critical for protecting sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA, necessitating secure transmission of patient health information (PHI) through encrypted channels and reliable network performance for critical systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, requiring strong encryption and network security to maintain client trust and meet data privacy obligations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where AVC can help prioritize critical control traffic and security features protect against cyber threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual software license?
A perpetual software license grants you the right to use the software indefinitely. Unlike subscription licenses, there are no recurring fees for the use of the licensed features themselves, though support and maintenance may be optional or have separate terms.
What hardware platforms does this license apply to?
This license is designed for specific Cisco networking platforms. The exact compatibility is typically determined by the Cisco hardware model and its software version. Refer to Cisco's compatibility matrices for precise details.
Does this license include ongoing support?
The perpetual license itself covers the right to use the software features indefinitely. Cisco Smart Net Total Care or similar support contracts are typically purchased separately to cover hardware replacement, software updates, and technical assistance.
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.