Cisco Stealthwatch PNM License
Enhance your network security posture with the Cisco Stealthwatch PNM License, providing advanced network visibility and threat detection capabilities for your business.
- Network Visibility: Access deep insights into network traffic patterns and user behavior to identify anomalies.
- Threat Detection: Proactively identify and respond to potential security threats and malicious activities.
- Compliance Support: Maintain regulatory compliance by having clear visibility into network activity and data flows.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline security operations with automated threat intelligence and reporting.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Stealthwatch PNM License is a platform software subscription that unlocks advanced network visibility and security analytics capabilities. It enables organizations to monitor network traffic, detect threats, and gain a deeper understanding of their digital environment.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for maintaining network security and operational integrity. It integrates with existing Cisco security infrastructure to provide a unified view of network activity.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain granular insight into all network traffic, including user activity, application usage, and device communication.
- Advanced Threat Detection: Utilize behavioral analytics and threat intelligence to identify and alert on suspicious activities and potential breaches.
- Security Policy Enforcement: Monitor network behavior against defined security policies to ensure compliance and prevent unauthorized access.
- Incident Response Support: Accelerate incident response with detailed network context and forensic data.
- Scalable Licensing: Platform licensing model allows for flexible scaling of security monitoring capabilities as your network grows.
This Cisco license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade network security and visibility without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
Enable teams to gain deep visibility into network traffic flows, user behavior, and application usage. Streamline the process of identifying unusual patterns that could indicate a security threat or operational issue.
on-premises networks, cloud-hosted applications, hybrid environments, managed IT infrastructure
Detect and Respond to Security Threats
Automate the detection of advanced threats and suspicious activities through behavioral analytics and threat intelligence feeds. Accelerate incident response by providing detailed context for security investigations.
business continuity planning, risk management frameworks, security operations centers, compliance audits
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Support compliance requirements by maintaining detailed logs and visibility of network activity. Provide auditable records of network traffic and access patterns to meet regulatory standards.
data privacy regulations, industry-specific compliance, internal security policies, network segmentation strategies
Key Features
Network Behavior Analysis
Proactively identify deviations from normal network activity that may indicate a security breach or operational issue.
Threat Intelligence Integration
Correlate network events with known threat indicators to quickly assess and prioritize potential risks.
Flow Data Collection and Analysis
Collect and analyze NetFlow, IPFIX, and other flow data for comprehensive visibility into network communications.
Endpoint Visibility
Gain insight into the devices and endpoints communicating on the network, aiding in threat attribution.
Security Dashboard and Reporting
Visualize network security posture and generate reports for stakeholders and compliance purposes.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security and compliance due to sensitive financial data, making advanced network visibility and threat detection essential for preventing fraud and meeting regulatory demands like PCI DSS.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) is paramount, necessitating robust security measures and compliance with HIPAA, which requires detailed network monitoring and access controls.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Securing operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) is critical to prevent disruptions. Network visibility helps identify threats targeting these sensitive environments and maintain production continuity.
Retail & Hospitality
Protecting customer payment data and ensuring secure online transactions is vital. This license helps meet PCI DSS compliance and safeguard against data breaches in point-of-sale and online environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Stealthwatch PNM?
Cisco Stealthwatch PNM (Performance and Network Monitoring) is a solution that provides deep visibility into network traffic and user behavior to detect threats and improve network performance.
What does this license enable?
This license enables the advanced features of the Cisco Stealthwatch platform for network performance monitoring and security analytics, including threat detection and traffic analysis.
Is this a perpetual or subscription license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term and requires renewal to continue using the service.
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.