Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex - 1000 Endpoint Subscription License, 1 Year

Experience robust, policy-driven security with Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex. This 1-year subscription license covers up to 1000 endpoints, offering a scalable, SVP-based entitlement designed for mid-sized to large organizations seeking centralized identity and access control across wired, wireless, and VPN environments. With Apex, IT teams gain a comprehensive platform for device profiling, posture assessment, guest access management, and adaptive security policies — all backed by Cisco’s trusted security ecosystem. The subscription model provides predictable budgeting, simplified procurement, and a clear path to renewal, ensuring you stay protected as devices, users, and threat landscapes evolve.

• Unified policy framework for centralized control: Build and enforce access rules from a single console, applying context such as user identity, device type, posture, location, and time of day to determine who can connect and how they connect across wired, wireless, and VPN networks. This consolidation reduces policy drift and accelerates time-to-value for your security program.
• Advanced device profiling and posture evaluation: Automatically identify endpoint types and states, continuously assess security posture (including OS version, patch level, antivirus status, and compliance checks), and enforce remediation before granting network access. This capability minimizes risk by ensuring only compliant devices can reach sensitive resources.
• Flexible access methods and segmentation: Support for 802.1X, MAC authentication, captive portal, and guest access workflows; combined with policy-based segmentation to limit lateral movement and protect critical assets while delivering seamless user experiences for legitimate users and devices.
• Zero-trust readiness and continuous risk adaptation: Embed zero-trust principles into daily operations with ongoing monitoring of user and device behavior, automatic risk scoring, and real-time enforcement changes that adapt to evolving threats and network conditions.
• Simple licensing and lifecycle management with SVP: The Software Volume Purchasing (SVP) framework offers predictable licensing terms for 1000 endpoints over a 1-year period, with straightforward renewal options and centralized license management to ease procurement, deployment, and compliance across large or expanding networks.

Technical Details of Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex - 1000 Endpoint - 1 Year

• SKU: Not provided
• UPC: Not provided
• License Type: Subscription
• Endpoints Supported: 1000
• Duration: 1 Year
• Edition: Apex
• Software Volume Purchasing (SVP): Yes
• Activation/Provisioning: Cisco Smart Licensing (CSSM) compatible

How to install Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex - 1000 Endpoint - 1 Year

• Prepare entitlement: Ensure you have an active SVP license for the Apex edition covering 1000 endpoints and access to the Cisco licensing portal or CSSM to retrieve the entitlement.
• Access and inventory: Verify your ISE deployment meets supported prerequisites (virtual or hardware, appropriate resources, and network connectivity to licensing services) and collect necessary deployment details for license attachment.
• Activate the license: Use the Cisco Smart Licensing or SVP portal to activate the 1000-endpoint Apex entitlement for a 1-year term, following the on-screen prompts to associate the license with your ISE deployment.
• Apply the license in ISE: Log into the Cisco Identity Services Engine Admin Console, navigate to Licensing or Licensing & Activation, and attach or import the Apex 1000 Endpoint license to your ISE cluster or node group as appropriate for your topology.
• Verify and deploy policies: Confirm the license status shows 1000 endpoints allocated, enable Apex features as needed, and begin deploying policy-based access controls (802.1X, posture, guest, BYOD) across your network infrastructure. Validate that endpoints are being profiled and that posture checks are enforced before access is granted.
• Monitor and renew: Use ISE dashboards to monitor endpoint utilization, policy performance, and license health. Plan renewal well before expiration to maintain uninterrupted access control and security posture.

Frequently asked questions

• What does the Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex - 1000 Endpoint - 1 Year license include? It provides access to Cisco ISE Apex for up to 1000 endpoints over a 12-month period, with SVP-based licensing. The license enables centralized identity-based policy management, device profiling, posture assessment, and comprehensive access control across wired, wireless, and VPN networks.
• Can I renew after the 1-year term? Yes. After the initial term, you can renew the Apex license or adjust endpoint capacity according to your evolving security needs and SVP availability, subject to Cisco licensing terms.
• Is this license suitable for BYOD and guest access? Absolutely. Cisco ISE Apex supports BYOD onboarding, guest provisioning, and policy-driven segmentation to balance user convenience with security requirements, enabling safe access for contractors, partners, and visitors as well as employees.
• Do I need additional licenses or hardware? ISE licenses typically run on compatible hardware or virtual appliances. Depending on deployment size and features (e.g., profiling, posture, guest services), additional modules or licenses may be recommended. Always consult Cisco licensing guidelines for your specific environment.
• How do I install and activate the license? Activate entitlement through Cisco CSSM or SVP, then apply the license in the ISE Admin Console under Licensing. After activation, verify the entitlement status and begin policy deployment while monitoring endpoint usage.
• What prerequisites should I prepare before activation? A compatible ISE deployment (hardware or virtual), network connectivity to licensing services, and an active SVP Apex entitlement for the 1000-endpoint, 1-year license are required before activation.