Cisco Storage Media Encryption License (1 Engine)
Enhance your data security posture with the Cisco Storage Media Encryption License, providing robust encryption capabilities for your storage engines to meet regulatory demands.
- Enable Encryption: Access to advanced encryption features for sensitive data stored on Cisco storage devices.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet stringent regulatory requirements and industry standards for data protection and privacy.
- Data Integrity: Protect against unauthorized access and data breaches, safeguarding critical business information.
- Operational Continuity: Ensure uninterrupted access to encrypted data while maintaining compliance and security.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Storage Media Encryption License (1 Engine) is a platform software subscription that unlocks advanced data-at-rest encryption capabilities for specific Cisco storage hardware. This license ensures that sensitive information stored on your devices is protected through strong cryptographic algorithms, helping to meet compliance mandates and safeguard against unauthorized access.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing and securing their company's data infrastructure. It integrates with Cisco storage solutions, providing a critical layer of security for businesses handling confidential information, such as financial records, patient data, or intellectual property.
- Secure Data Storage: Encrypts data stored on the media to prevent unauthorized access.
- Regulatory Compliance: Helps meet compliance requirements like HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
- License Management: Subscription-based model for predictable budgeting and access to updates.
- Engine-Specific: Applies to a single encryption engine on supported Cisco storage platforms.
- Enhanced Security: Adds a vital layer of protection to your existing storage infrastructure.
Secure your sensitive data and maintain compliance with this essential Cisco encryption license, offering enterprise-grade security without the enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Data-at-Rest Encryption
Enable teams to protect sensitive customer and business data stored on Cisco storage devices. Streamline the process of securing confidential information against unauthorized access and potential breaches.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, regulated industries, data-intensive operations
Meet Regulatory Compliance
Automate compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS by ensuring all stored data is encrypted. Provide auditable proof of data protection measures to regulatory bodies.
healthcare providers, financial institutions, legal firms, businesses handling PII
Safeguard Intellectual Property
Protect proprietary business information, research, and development data from theft or exposure. Maintain a competitive advantage by securing your organization's most valuable digital assets.
manufacturing facilities, R&D departments, technology companies, competitive markets
Key Features
Storage Media Encryption
Protects sensitive data stored on disk drives, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring data confidentiality.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable costs and access to ongoing updates and support for the encryption software.
Single Engine License
Allows targeted deployment of encryption to specific critical storage engines within your infrastructure.
Cisco Hardware Integration
Ensures compatibility and optimal performance with supported Cisco storage platforms.
Compliance Support
Helps organizations meet stringent data protection mandates and avoid penalties associated with non-compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, requiring robust encryption for sensitive customer financial data to prevent fraud and maintain trust.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations are bound by HIPAA, mandating the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI) through encryption to ensure patient privacy and avoid severe penalties.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client information, necessitating strong encryption to maintain attorney-client privilege and data confidentiality.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies manage sensitive citizen data and classified information, requiring encryption to meet security standards and protect national security interests.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific Cisco storage platforms does this license support?
This license is designed for specific Cisco storage platforms, typically indicated by the MPN and product series. Please refer to the Cisco compatibility matrix or consult with a Zent Networks specialist for exact model support.
What is the difference between this license and full disk encryption?
This license enables encryption of the data stored on the media itself, often referred to as data-at-rest encryption. Full disk encryption typically refers to encrypting the entire drive, including the operating system.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is valid for a defined term and requires renewal to maintain encryption capabilities and access to software 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.