Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus 3 Year SASU — 500 Users Subscription License

Discover enterprise-grade secure connectivity with the Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus 3 Year SASU. This subscription license combines robust software application support with upgrades, ensuring your organization maintains peak performance, compliance, and protection for up to 500 users over a three-year term. Designed for businesses that rely on remote work, contractor access, or distributed teams, this SASU offering keeps your secure connectivity, threat prevention, and VPN capabilities up-to-date without the burden of unpredictable renewal costs. With 3-year validation, your VPN infrastructure remains resilient, reducing downtime and maximizing user productivity across geographies and time zones.

• Long-term protection with SASU – The 3-year Software Application Support plus Upgrades ensures you receive ongoing access to Cisco’s latest security updates, feature enhancements, and essential fixes. This support model minimizes upgrade risk and helps your deployment stay aligned with evolving threat landscapes and compliance requirements.
• Scalable coverage for 500 users – Perfect for midsize to large organizations, this Apex Plus SASU license accommodates up to 500 concurrent users, enabling secure remote access, site-to-site connectivity, and dependable mobile VPN capabilities across all users with centralized license management.
• Predictable budgeting with a subscription license – Move away from large, upfront expenditures. The 3-year subscription provides predictable annual costs, simplified renewals, and continuous access to upgrades, ensuring your security posture remains current without surprise expenses.
• Enterprise-grade security and remote access – Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus delivers advanced VPN functionality, posture checks, and adaptable security policies that protect endpoints and data in transit. This solution supports modern remote work models with secure, policy-driven access to apps, networks, and cloud resources.
• Simplified deployment and management – Centralized administration tools, scalable license management, and streamlined update processes reduce operational overhead. IT teams can deploy, monitor, and enforce security policies consistently across the organization, improving user experience and compliance.

Technical Details of Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus 3 Year SASU

• License Type: Subscription (Software Application Support plus Upgrades)
• Term Length: 3 Years
• Users Covered: 500
• Includes: Software Application Support (SASU) and Upgrades during the 3-year term
• Platform Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android (Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client compatible across major operating systems)
• Delivery Method: Digital license with activation instructions and access to Cisco support portals
• Support Access: Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and software updates during the subscription period
• Deployment Scope: Designed for enterprise environments, suitable for remote workers, branch offices, and hybrid IT architectures

How to install Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus 3 Year SASU

• Step 1 — Verify eligibility and obtain license: Confirm your organization’s allocation of 500 users under the Apex Plus SASU 3-year plan and retrieve the license key or activation bundle from your Cisco account or distributor portal.
• Step 2 — Prepare endpoints and devices: Ensure endpoints (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android devices) are ready for AnyConnect deployment. Validate license entitlements and confirm compliance with your security posture requirements.
• Step 3 — Download and install the AnyConnect client: Retrieve the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client appropriate for each platform from the Cisco Software Center or your enterprise deployment repository. Install on user devices or prepare for centralized deployment via MDM/EMM tools.
• Step 4 — Activate SASU and link to deployment: Use the Cisco management console to activate the 3-year SASU license and associate it with your VPN deployment. Ensure that the AnyConnect client runs the correct version compatible with the Apex Plus SKU.
• Step 5 — Configure security policies: Define access controls, posture checks, and VPN policies that enforce least-privilege access. Integrate with your directory services (e.g., Active Directory), MFA, and security fabrics to enforce endpoint posture compliance before granting network access.
• Step 6 — Deploy and test: Roll out the client to all 500 users, verify connectivity to internal resources, test failover paths, and validate policy enforcement. Confirm that upgrades are applied during the 3-year term and monitor for any updates released by Cisco.
• Step 7 — Monitor and optimize: Use Cisco's management dashboards to monitor VPN sessions, throughput, and endpoint health. Refine policies as user needs evolve and as new security features are delivered under SASU.

Frequently asked questions

• What is included in the Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus 3 Year SASU? The package includes a 3-year Software Application Support plus Upgrades (SASU) subscription for up to 500 users, along with ongoing access to Cisco updates, security enhancements, and technical support through Cisco TAC during the term.
• How many users does this license cover? The license covers up to 500 users, making it suitable for medium to large organizations with dispersed teams or multiple branches.
• Is this a perpetual license or a subscription? This is a subscription-based license (SASU) with a 3-year term, designed to provide ongoing access to updates, upgrades, and support without a perpetual ownership model.
• Can I renew after the 3-year term? Yes. After the initial 3-year term, you can renew SASU to continue software updates, upgrades, and Cisco TAC support, ensuring uninterrupted security and access continuity.
• What platforms are supported? Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus supports major platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, allowing secure remote access across a diverse device landscape.
• What kind of security features are included? The solution delivers enterprise-grade VPN connectivity with posture checks, identity and access controls, and policy-based remote access. It integrates with broader Cisco security ecosystems to help protect data in transit and enforce compliance.
• How is support delivered during the term? Support is provided through Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) as part of the SASU package, plus access to ongoing software upgrades and security updates.
• How do upgrades work under SASU? Upgrades and feature enhancements are delivered as part of the SASU agreement. When a new version or security update is released by Cisco, it becomes accessible to you within the term, helping maintain compatibility and protection.