Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex - 1 Year Subscription License for 250 Endpoints

Experience industry-leading network access control and identity-based security with Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex. This 1-year subscription license covers up to 250 endpoints, delivering centralized policy management, robust device posturing, and seamless access control across wired, wireless, and VPN connections. Built for modern enterprises, Apex gives security teams the visibility and automation needed to enforce zero-trust principles, simplify compliance, and accelerate secure digital workspaces. With Software Volume Purchasing (SVP), procurement and renewal are streamlined, helping organizations scale security as they grow.

• Unified policy orchestration across the network: Create, deploy, and enforce consistent access policies from a single interface. Cisco ISE Apex consolidates device profiling, posture assessment, guest access, and authorization so every endpoint is treated according to its identity, posture, and context.
• Industry-leading endpoint visibility: Automatically identify devices as they connect whether they are corporate laptops, BYOD smartphones, IP phones, IoT devices, or guest devices. This deep visibility enables precise policy decisions and reduces the attack surface.
• Zero Trust security model in action: Enforce least-privilege access by continuously assessing device posture and user credentials. Dynamic access control adapts to changes in posture, location, and credential health, helping prevent lateral movement and data exposure.
• Scalability with SVP licensing: The SVP licensing model simplifies procurement for medium-to-large organizations and provides predictable licensing economics for ongoing renewals, so you can plan security investments with confidence.
• Operational efficiency and compliance: Automate onboarding, guest access, posture checks, and policy enforcement. Reduce manual work for IT security teams while maintaining regulatory compliance and auditable security controls.

Technical Details of Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex - Subscription License - 250 Endpoint - 1 Year

• License Type: Subscription
• Endpoints Covered: 250
• License Term: 1 Year
• Licensing Model: Software Volume Purchasing (SVP)
• Product Family: Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex
• Primary Benefit: Access to Apex features for centralized identity-based access control, policy enforcement, and posture assessment across endpoints

How to install Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex - 250 Endpoint - 1 Year

• Prepare and acquire the license: Ensure you have the 250-endpoint SVP subscription license for Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex and obtain any required activation codes or license files from your Cisco account or SVP provider.
• Deploy the ISE Apex appliance or virtual instance: Install a compatible Cisco ISE Apex deployment in your environment according to your architecture (on-premises hardware, virtual machine, or supported cloud deployment as applicable).
• Activate the license and assign endpoints: Access the ISE admin interface, import and activate the Apex SVP license, and associate up to 250 endpoints with the license to enable policy enforcement.
• Configure foundational policies: Set up identity sources (Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS), posture assessment checks, device profiling, and baseline network access control policies to align with your security requirements.
• Define access controls and posture rules: Create policy sets that govern wired, wireless, and VPN access, enforce required postures, and establish guest access workflows. Test policies in a controlled segment before broad rollout.
• Monitor, tune, and renew: Use the ISE dashboards to monitor endpoint activity, postures, and policy outcomes. Plan renewal before the 1-year term ends to ensure uninterrupted security coverage.

Frequently asked questions

• What is Cisco Identity Services Engine Apex? Cisco ISE Apex is an advanced network access control and policy-based security platform that centralizes identity, posture assessment, and access control for endpoints across wired, wireless, and VPN connections. The Apex edition provides enhanced scalability and feature sets designed for larger deployments and SVP licensing.
• What does a 1-year subscription license for 250 endpoints include? The license covers up to 250 endpoints for a 12-month term, enabling access to Cisco ISE Apex features and policy enforcement during that period. It is procured under Software Volume Purchasing (SVP) to streamline licensing and renewals.
• What is Software Volume Purchasing (SVP)? SVP is Cisco’s licensing program that simplifies procurement for software products at scale. It helps organizations manage licenses across multiple units, projects, or campuses and provides a straightforward renewal path.
• What deployment options are supported? Cisco ISE can be deployed as an on-premises appliance or as a virtual deployment depending on your environment and licensing terms. Check with your SVP provider for the exact deployment guidance tied to the Apex license.
• How does APex support Zero Trust security? Apex enforces dynamic, identity- and posture-based access decisions. By continuously assessing device health and user context, it grants access only when security criteria are met, reducing risk of compromise and leakage.
• Can I mix endpoints and users across locations? Yes. The 250-endpoint license is designed to scale across campuses, branches, and remote sites, providing consistent policy enforcement and centralized visibility wherever endpoints connect.
• What ongoing maintenance is required? Routine tasks include license renewal through SVP, software updates, posture policy refinements, and monitoring of access events to ensure alignment with evolving security requirements.
• Who benefits most from ISE Apex? Medium to large enterprises needing centralized identity and access management, device profiling, posture assessment, guest access, and scalable enforcement across diverse network environments.