Cisco SEC EA 2.0 CHOICE - DNS Essentials Integration API and Console
This Cisco platform license provides essential DNS integration capabilities, unlocking API and console access for enhanced network management and security.
- API Access: Entitlement to integrate DNS management and visibility into existing applications and workflows.
- Console Access: Coverage for direct access to a dedicated console for monitoring and configuring DNS services.
- Integration Capabilities: Protection against misconfigurations and security gaps by enabling seamless DNS data exchange.
- Subscription Term: Entitlement to the software features and support for the duration of the subscription period.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco SEC EA 2.0 CHOICE - UMB INV DNS ESS INTEGR API AND CONSOLE is a software subscription license that grants access to essential DNS integration features, including API and console management capabilities.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who need to enhance their network visibility, automate DNS tasks, and ensure compliance through integrated DNS services.
- API Integration: Enables programmatic access to DNS data and management functions, allowing for automation and custom application development.
- Management Console: Provides a user-friendly interface for monitoring DNS health, configuring records, and managing security policies.
- Enhanced Visibility: Offers deep insights into DNS traffic and query patterns, aiding in threat detection and network troubleshooting.
- Security Posture: Supports the implementation of DNS security best practices to protect against common cyber threats.
- Subscription Model: Delivers ongoing access to software updates, feature enhancements, and technical support throughout the subscription term.
This Cisco license is the ideal choice for businesses seeking to streamline DNS operations and bolster network security without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Automated DNS Record Management
Enable teams to automate the creation, modification, and deletion of DNS records via API. Streamline compliance checks and reduce manual errors in DNS configurations.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises data centers, DevOps workflows
Enhance Network Security Visibility
Streamline the process of monitoring DNS query logs and traffic patterns for security threats. Automate the detection of suspicious activity and potential data exfiltration attempts.
security operations centers, incident response teams, network monitoring dashboards, compliance reporting
Integrate DNS Data with IT Systems
Automate the integration of DNS information with IT asset management and configuration management databases. Enable teams to maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation.
IT service management platforms, asset tracking systems, network inventory management, automated provisioning
Key Features
DNS Integration API
Allows programmatic control and data retrieval for DNS services, enabling automation and custom application development.
Management Console
Provides a centralized interface for monitoring, configuring, and managing DNS settings and security policies.
DNS Query Analysis
Offers insights into DNS traffic patterns, aiding in threat detection, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Subscription Licensing
Ensures continuous access to the latest software features, updates, and technical support for the duration of the term.
Security Features
Helps enforce DNS security best practices to protect against common cyber threats and improve overall network resilience.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance, making integrated DNS management crucial for protecting sensitive data and meeting regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle critical patient data and must adhere to strict privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and reliable network operations including DNS.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage confidential client information and depend on uninterrupted IT services, where secure and well-managed DNS is fundamental.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly rely on connected systems and IoT devices, requiring secure and visible DNS to manage operational technology networks effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco SEC EA 2.0 CHOICE?
This refers to Cisco's Enterprise Agreement 2.0 licensing program, offering flexible choices for software and services. This specific item focuses on DNS Essentials Integration with API and Console access.
What does 'DNS ESS INTEGR API AND CONSOLE' mean?
It signifies that the license provides essential capabilities for integrating DNS management through an Application Programming Interface (API) and a dedicated management console.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay for access to the software and its features for a defined term, typically including ongoing support 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.