Cisco Identity Services Engine 3.0 Device Admin - License - 1 License

Unlock robust, policy-driven administration for your Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 3.0 deployment with a dedicated Device Admin license. This single-license entitlement is designed for enterprises that prioritize secure, auditable access to their ISE environment while simplifying procurement under Security Choice Enterprise Agreement (EA) 2.0. The Device Admin license provides a streamlined path to centralized, role-based administration, ensuring that only authorized administrators can configure, monitor, and maintain critical network access policies across your ISE topology. With Cisco ISE 3.0, organizations gain a unified platform for identity-based access control, device profiling, and guest management, and the Device Admin license is the key to managing those capabilities with confidence. This description blends authoritative details from Cisco’s ISE licensing framework and real-world deployment practices to help you understand how this license supports secure operations, streamlined governance, and scalable growth for your security posture.

• Centralized, policy-driven admin control across Cisco ISE 3.0 deployments, enabling granular RBAC (role-based access control) and secure administrative sessions. This license is purpose-built to simplify who can do what within ISE, reducing the risk of misconfigurations and unauthorized changes while maintaining strict traceability for every action in the system.
• Enhanced auditing and compliance through comprehensive logging of administrative activity, configuration edits, and role assignments. With detailed event records and change history, security teams can demonstrate policy adherence during audits and investigations, supporting governance programs and regulatory requirements.
• Seamless alignment with Security Choice Enterprise Agreement (EA) 2.0, providing a straightforward procurement path for organizations already using Cisco’s EA ecosystem. The license integrates smoothly with other ISE and security entitlements, helping to simplify licensing management and reduce procurement complexity.
• Optimized integration with Cisco ISE’s policy framework for consistent enforcement across wired, wireless, and VPN access scenarios. Administrators benefit from unified controls that reflect the same security posture across the entire network, improving policy accuracy and reducing operational friction.
• Scalable licensing designed for growing networks: a single Device Admin license entitles one administrator to manage the ISE environment, with clear upgrade and entitlement options within the EA 2.0 framework to support expanding teams and expanding deployments as your security needs evolve.

Technical Details of Cisco Identity Services Engine 3.0 Device Admin - License - 1 License

• Product: Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 3.0
• License Type: Device Admin
• Entitlement: 1 License (per-admin deployment rights)
• Edition/Framework: Security Choice Enterprise Agreement (EA) 2.0
• Purpose: Enables and governs administrator access and management capabilities for ISE 3.0 deployments
• Delivery: Electronic entitlement or license key as issued under the EA program

How to install Cisco Identity Services Engine 3.0 Device Admin - License - 1 License

• Confirm prerequisites: Ensure your Cisco ISE 3.0 deployment is operational and that you hold an active Device Admin entitlement within Security Choice EA 2.0. Verify administrative accounts and access to the ISE console before applying the license.
• Access the license portal: Log in to the Cisco ISE administration interface or your Cisco Commerce enterprise portal to locate your Device Admin entitlement. Retrieve the license key or entitlement data associated with the 1-license SKU.
• Apply the license in ISE: In the ISE admin console, navigate to the Licenses section (or equivalent, depending on your version) and use the option to Add or Import License. Enter or upload the license data exactly as provided by Cisco, then save the changes.
• Verify license status: After applying the license, check the Licenses dashboard to confirm that the Device Admin entitlement is Active and associated with the correct ISE node(s). Review any license usage counters to ensure accurate tracking.
• Audit and secure admin access: Review each administrator account, confirm RBAC roles and MFA configurations if available, and conduct a quick validation of administrative tasks to ensure that the Device Admin license is enabling secure, auditable management without impedance to daily operations.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the Cisco Identity Services Engine 3.0 Device Admin license? A: It is a dedicated entitlement that enables and governs administrator access and management capabilities for a Cisco ISE 3.0 deployment, providing secure, auditable control over configuration, policy management, and node administration.
• Q: How many licenses are included with this product? A: This SKU provides a single Device Admin license, entitling one administrator to manage the ISE 3.0 environment, with the option to scale through the Security Choice EA 2.0 program as your deployment grows.
• Q: Is this license compatible with Security Choice EA 2.0? A: Yes. The Device Admin license for ISE 3.0 is packaged under Cisco’s Security Choice Enterprise Agreement (EA) 2.0, aligning with organizations that use EA-based procurement and entitlement models for security solutions.
• Q: How do I apply the Device Admin license to ISE 3.0? A: Obtain the license entitlement or key through the EA program, log in to the ISE administrative interface, go to Licenses, and add or import the license data. After applying, verify the license status and ensure administrator accounts reflect the new entitlement.
• Q: Why is the Device Admin license important for ISE deployments? A: The Device Admin license provides controlled, auditable access to ISE, supports role-based access and security controls for administrative actions, and helps maintain governance and compliance across your identity services environment.