HPE Aruba ClearPass Network Access Control User License
HPE Aruba ClearPass Network Access Control licensing provides essential user access control for your business network, ensuring secure connections for up to 5,000 users over a one-year term.
- Access to: Advanced network access control features for secure user and device onboarding.
- Coverage for: Policy enforcement across wired, wireless, and VPN connections.
- Protection against: Unauthorized network access and potential security breaches.
- Entitlement to: Centralized management and visibility of all network endpoints.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This HPE Aruba ClearPass Network Access Control license provides a subscription for 5,000 user licenses, enabling secure and policy-driven access to your organization's network resources for one year. It is designed to enforce security policies, manage user identities, and ensure compliance for devices connecting to your wired, wireless, and VPN infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this licensing to gain granular control over who and what connects to their network. It integrates with existing infrastructure, providing a unified platform for network access control and security policy enforcement, crucial for maintaining operational integrity and data protection.
- Secure Network Access: Enforce granular access policies based on user roles, device type, and security posture.
- Policy Enforcement: Automate the application of security policies across diverse network environments.
- Identity Management: Integrate with existing identity sources for streamlined user authentication.
- Device Visibility: Gain comprehensive insight into all devices connecting to the network.
- Compliance Support: Assist in meeting regulatory requirements through robust access controls.
This HPE Aruba ClearPass licensing is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance network security and simplify access management without enterprise-level complexity.
What This Enables
Enable Secure User Onboarding
Enable teams to securely onboard new employees and their devices onto the corporate network. Streamline the process of assigning appropriate access levels based on user roles and device compliance.
corporate networks, employee onboarding, device management, access control policies
Manage Guest Network Access
Streamline the process of providing secure, temporary access for guests and contractors. Automate the creation and management of guest accounts with defined time limits and access restrictions.
visitor access, temporary credentials, network segmentation, security policies
Enforce Device Security Posture
Automate the assessment of device security posture before granting network access. Ensure all connected devices meet minimum security requirements, such as up-to-date antivirus and operating system patches.
endpoint security, compliance checks, network admission control, risk mitigation
Key Features
Policy-based Access Control
Ensures only authorized users and devices can access network resources, reducing the risk of data breaches.
User and Device Profiling
Provides detailed information about connected devices and users, aiding in security monitoring and troubleshooting.
Integration with Identity Sources
Simplifies user management by connecting with existing Active Directory or LDAP servers.
Automated Policy Enforcement
Reduces manual effort and ensures consistent security across the network.
Guest Access Management
Facilitates secure and controlled access for visitors and temporary users.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent access controls and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, which ClearPass helps enforce through granular policy management and audit trails.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and protect sensitive patient data, making robust network access control and device security essential for preventing breaches.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage a high volume of diverse users and devices, requiring scalable solutions to provide secure network access while protecting institutional data and resources.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need to secure customer-facing networks and internal operations, balancing guest access with the protection of sensitive payment card information and business data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HPE Aruba ClearPass?
HPE Aruba ClearPass is a network access control system that provides secure and policy-driven access to wired, wireless, and VPN networks. It helps organizations manage user identities, enforce security policies, and gain visibility into connected devices.
What does a user license enable?
A user license enables a specific user or device to connect to the network under the policies defined by ClearPass. This license supports up to 5,000 such connections for the subscription term.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a one-year subscription license, meaning the rights to use the software are valid for one year from the activation date. Renewal is required to continue 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.