Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus 5 year Software Application Support plus Upgrades (SASU) - Subscription License - 5000 User - 5 Year

Designed for large organizations that demand enterprise-grade secure remote access, Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus 5 Year SASU delivers a robust, long-term license solution. This 5-year Software Application Support and Upgrades (SASU) subscription covers up to 5,000 users under a single, predictable term, ensuring ongoing software updates, feature upgrades, and priority support. With 5-year validation baked in, you can count on uninterrupted uptime, enhanced threat intelligence, and streamlined management across endpoints, devices, and networks. Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus is engineered to scale with your business, enabling 5,000 users to securely reach critical applications and data from anywhere—on any device you support. This SASU-backed subscription isn’t just a license; it’s a comprehensive security posture for remote access that integrates with Cisco’s broader security ecosystem for policy-driven access, strong authentication, and robust encryption across your organization.

• Enterprise-grade secure remote access with a 5-year SASU license designed for large-scale deployments, delivering predictable budgeting and a stable security posture for up to 5,000 users.
• Comprehensive Software Application Support and Upgrades included for the entire term, ensuring you stay current with evolving threats, new features, and Cisco security innovations without separate maintenance contracts.
• Policy-driven access and scalable entitlement management that lets you enforce role-based permissions, device posture checks, and centralized controls across a distributed workforce and diverse endpoints.
• Simplified procurement and administration with a single, consolidated term that bundles licensing, support, and upgrades, reducing renewal friction and enabling faster incident response.
• Cross-platform compatibility and seamless integration with Cisco security tools and infrastructure, providing encrypted VPN connections, secure access to resources, and robust threat protection across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android ecosystems.

Technical Details of Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus 5 Year SASU License

• License Type: Subscription License with Software Application Support and Upgrades (SASU)
• Users Covered: 5,000
• Term Length: 5 years
• Delivery Method: Electronic activation through Cisco portal or authorized partner portal
• Platform Support: Cross-platform compatibility across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android where AnyConnect is supported
• Security Features: Secure remote access via VPN, endpoint posture checks to enforce security before connections, policy-driven access, strong authentication, and robust encryption across all communications

How to install Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus 5 Year SASU

• Secure your licensing seat: Log in to the Cisco portal or your authorized partner portal and redeem the 5-year SASU license for up to 5,000 users. This activation binds the license to your organization and establishes entitlement across your deployment.
• Prepare endpoints and devices: Ensure endpoints across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android are ready for AnyConnect deployment. Verify that devices meet minimum requirements and that users have appropriate credentials for authentication.
• Install the AnyConnect client where appropriate: Deploy the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to user devices, leveraging your software distribution methods (MDM for mobile devices, enterprise software deployment tools for desktops, or manual installation where needed). The client provides the secure VPN tunnel and posture assessment capabilities.
• Configure a protected access policy: Set up policy-driven access using Cisco's security ecosystem (e.g., Secure Firewall, ASA, or Secure Access solutions). Define posture checks, authentication methods (including multi-factor authentication where required), and access controls to ensure only compliant devices gain access to enterprise resources.
• Activate and assign entitlements: Link user accounts to the 5,000-user SASU entitlement, assign roles, and apply centralized policy profiles. Validate connectivity by initiating test connections from multiple device types to verify VPN access, posture checks, and policy enforcement.
• Monitor, update, and scale: Leverage Cisco's management dashboards to monitor remote access activity, posture compliance, and threat signals. As your organization grows or requirements change, scale the deployment within the 5,000-user limit and apply upgrades automatically through the SASU term.

Frequently asked questions

• What is Cisco AnyConnect Apex Plus 5 Year SASU? It is a 5-year Software Application Support and Upgrades (SASU) subscription license that covers up to 5,000 users, providing secure remote access via VPN, ongoing software updates, upgrades, and priority support within Cisco’s security ecosystem.
• How many users does this license cover? The license covers 5,000 users, within a single term, enabling scalable access for large organizations with centralized management.
• What is included in the SASU term? The SASU term includes ongoing Software Application Support and Upgrades, meaning you receive software updates, feature enhancements, version upgrades, and priority technical support for the entire 5-year period.
• Which platforms are supported? AnyConnect Apex Plus supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android where AnyConnect is supported, enabling secure access across desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
• How is activation handled? Activation is electronic, conducted through the Cisco portal or an authorized partner portal, simplifying procurement, license assignment, and deployment across your organization.
• Do I need additional licenses for upgrades or support? No—upgrades and support are included for the duration of the 5-year SASU term, helping to avoid separate renewal cycles and ensuring continued protection against new threats.
• Can I renew after the 5-year term? This product is a fixed 5-year term. Upon expiration, you would typically evaluate renewal options or a new SASU term aligned with current licensing models and security needs.
• What security benefits does AnyConnect Apex Plus provide? The solution delivers encrypted VPN access, policy-driven access controls, device posture checks to verify compliance before granting access, and strong authentication integrations to protect sensitive data across remote and hybrid work environments.
• Is this suitable for large, distributed workforces? Yes. The 5-year SASU license for up to 5,000 users is specifically designed for organizations with widespread teams, multiple sites, and diverse endpoints, providing centralized control and a consistent security stance.