Cisco Security ELA 2.0 Subscription
The Cisco Security ELA 2.0 subscription provides comprehensive security capabilities for organizations with 10,000 to 19,999 users, ensuring continuous protection and compliance.
- Extended Coverage: Access to the latest security features and threat intelligence for your Cisco security portfolio.
- Subscription Term: Annual billing for predictable budgeting and continuous access to security updates.
- Scalable Capacity: Designed for large user bases, supporting 10,000 to 19,999 users with robust security.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps meet regulatory requirements through consistent security posture and advanced threat defense.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Security ELA 2.0 subscription, specifically the ESS-SE2 for large user counts, is a platform licensing agreement that unlocks a suite of advanced security features and ongoing software updates for your Cisco security infrastructure.
It is designed for mid-market to enterprise-level organizations that require robust, scalable security solutions to protect their extensive user base and critical data assets, fitting into environments with significant network infrastructure.
- Advanced Threat Defense: Unlocks next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and advanced malware protection capabilities.
- Centralized Management: Enables streamlined policy management and visibility across your security devices.
- Continuous Updates: Ensures your security posture remains current with the latest threat intelligence and software patches.
- Compliance Support: Aids in meeting industry regulations and data privacy mandates through enhanced security controls.
- Scalable Licensing: Provides a flexible and cost-effective way to license security for a large number of users.
This Cisco ELA subscription is the ideal choice for mid-market and enterprise teams seeking to maintain a strong, up-to-date security posture without the complexity of managing individual licenses.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Threat Prevention
Enable teams to deploy and manage next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and advanced malware protection across their network. Streamline the enforcement of security policies to block sophisticated cyber threats before they impact operations.
large user base, distributed network, centralized IT management, security-conscious operations
Ensure Continuous Security Updates
Automate the process of receiving and applying critical security updates and threat intelligence feeds from Cisco. Maintain a consistent and up-to-date security posture to defend against emerging vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
high-compliance environments, dynamic threat landscape, proactive security strategy, managed IT infrastructure
Simplify Security Licensing Management
Streamline the management of security software licenses for a large user count under a single agreement. Reduce administrative overhead and ensure compliance by consolidating entitlements for essential security services.
large-scale deployments, multi-site organizations, IT budget predictability, consolidated vendor management
Key Features
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Provides advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities to block sophisticated attacks before they reach your network.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and mitigates network intrusions and exploits in real-time, protecting against known and unknown threats.
Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Identifies and blocks advanced malware, ransomware, and file-based threats across endpoints and the network.
URL Filtering
Controls access to malicious or inappropriate websites, reducing the risk of web-based attacks and policy violations.
Subscription Updates
Ensures continuous access to the latest threat intelligence, software features, and security patches for ongoing protection.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making advanced threat protection essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA requires robust security controls and continuous monitoring to prevent breaches and ensure data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and intellectual property is critical, demanding advanced threat defense to prevent disruptions and protect sensitive design data.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must adhere to strict security mandates and protect critical infrastructure and citizen data, necessitating comprehensive and continuously updated security solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Cisco Security ELA 2.0?
An Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) 2.0 from Cisco is a volume-based licensing program that provides access to a broad suite of security software and services for a defined period and user count. It simplifies procurement and management for large organizations.
What does 'ESS-SE2' signify?
ESS-SE2 typically refers to a specific bundle or tier within Cisco's security licensing structure, often indicating a comprehensive set of security capabilities designed for enterprise-level deployments.
How does this subscription benefit my organization?
This subscription ensures your security infrastructure is always up-to-date with the latest threat intelligence and features, helping you maintain compliance, reduce risk, and simplify license management for a large user base.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Enterprise — PSA/SOW required
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.