Cisco L-ISE-BSE-250 L-ISE-BSE-250 License

Overview

The Cisco L-ISE-BSE-250 license is a perpetual software entitlement that enables the full feature set of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for organizations with up to 250 concurrent devices. With this license, IT teams can enforce consistent security policies across wired, wireless and VPN access points while gaining deep visibility into user behavior and device health.

Key Features

• Centralized policy engine for authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA)
• Device profiling and posture assessment to ensure only compliant devices connect
• Guest access management with self-service portal and sponsor approval workflow
• Integration with Cisco TrustSec, AD, LDAP, Azure AD and third-party identity providers
• Scalable reporting and analytics for real-time threat detection
• Support for 802.1X, MAC authentication bypass and web authentication methods

Technical Specifications

• License type: Perpetual Base Security Engine (BSE) for up to 250 devices
• Supported ISE software version: 3.0.x and later
• Hardware platform: Cisco ISE virtual appliance or dedicated hardware appliance
• Activation method: License key entered through the ISE GUI or CLI
• Compatibility: Works with Cisco Catalyst switches, Aironet/Wi-Fi access points and third-party network equipment that support RADIUS/EAP
• Maintenance: Requires periodic software updates to stay current with security patches (separate support contract)

Typical Applications

• Enterprise campus networks that need unified access control across multiple buildings
• Branch offices and remote sites where a single policy engine simplifies management
• Healthcare, education and retail environments that must enforce compliance with industry regulations
• Organizations deploying BYOD programs and requiring automated device profiling
• Secure VPN deployments that rely on consistent authentication policies for remote workers

This license delivers the confidence of a single, scalable security platform while reducing operational complexity and improving overall network hygiene.