Cisco Secure Connect Foundation Advantage Enterprise Agreement
The Cisco Secure Connect Foundation Advantage Enterprise Agreement provides continuous access to essential security software and support for your organization's network infrastructure.
- Continuous Access: Entitlement to the latest Cisco Secure Connect Foundation software features and updates throughout the agreement term.
- Proactive Support: Coverage for technical assistance and issue resolution from Cisco's expert support teams.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and security posture with up-to-date security capabilities.
- Operational Stability: Ensures your network security tools remain functional and effective, minimizing downtime risks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Secure Connect Foundation Advantage Enterprise Agreement is a subscription-based platform license that unlocks advanced security capabilities and ensures ongoing access to software updates and technical support for your network infrastructure.
It is designed for businesses of all sizes that rely on robust network security to protect their data and operations, fitting seamlessly into existing IT environments managed by internal IT teams or dedicated IT professionals.
- Advanced Security Features: Unlocks a suite of security tools to protect against evolving threats.
- Software Updates: Guarantees access to the latest software versions and patches.
- Technical Support: Provides access to Cisco's expert support for issue resolution.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable costs and continuous access to technology.
- Enterprise Agreement: Streamlines licensing and management for multiple deployments.
This agreement is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-grade network security without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Threat Detection
Enable teams to proactively identify and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats targeting their network infrastructure. Streamline the analysis of security events to reduce response times and minimize potential damage.
cloud-managed networks, hybrid cloud environments, on-premises data centers, distributed branch offices
Automate Security Policy Enforcement
Automate the consistent enforcement of security policies across all network endpoints and segments. Streamline compliance audits by maintaining an up-to-date and auditable security configuration.
multi-site organizations, regulated industries, BYOD environments, remote workforce enablement
Simplify Security Software Management
Streamline the management of security software licenses and updates through a single enterprise agreement. Automate the deployment of patches and new features to maintain optimal security posture.
growing businesses, IT departments with limited resources, organizations standardizing on Cisco
Key Features
Platform Software Subscription
Provides continuous access to the latest Cisco Secure Connect Foundation software features and updates, ensuring your security defenses remain current.
Enterprise Agreement Licensing
Simplifies license management and procurement across your organization, offering predictable costs and easier scalability.
Advanced Security Capabilities
Unlocks enhanced threat detection, prevention, and response tools to protect your network from sophisticated cyberattacks.
Cisco Technical Support
Grants access to expert technical assistance for issue resolution and operational guidance, minimizing downtime.
Compliance and Regulatory Support
Helps organizations meet stringent compliance requirements by maintaining an up-to-date and robust security posture.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard protected health information (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA compliance, necessitating advanced security measures to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle highly confidential client information, requiring strong security to prevent data exfiltration and maintain client trust and privilege.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) environments are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks; securing these critical infrastructures is vital for business continuity and safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this Enterprise Agreement?
Enterprise Agreements typically have multi-year terms, often three or five years, providing predictable budgeting and continuous access to services. Specific terms are detailed in the agreement.
What specific security features are included?
The Secure Connect Foundation Advantage includes a suite of advanced security features designed to protect your network. Specific features are detailed in Cisco's product documentation for Secure Connect Foundation.
Does this agreement cover hardware?
This is a software licensing and support agreement. It provides access to the Secure Connect Foundation software and associated technical support, but does not typically include hardware replacement unless specified as part of a broader Cisco solution.
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.