Cisco Secure Network Analytics
Cisco Secure Network Analytics – Licensing, Pricing & Deployment for Network & Threat Detection
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Replace fragmented monitoring and perimeter-only detection tools with a unified platform that continuously analyses internal traffic to detect internal network threats.
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What is Cisco Secure Network Analytics?
Network Behaviour Analytics and Internal Threat Detection
Cisco Secure Network Analytics is a network detection and response platform that analyses network traffic and telemetry to identify suspicious behaviour and internal threats. It enables organisations to detect lateral movement, compromised hosts, and policy violations without relying solely on endpoint agents or signature-based tools.
Why Traditional Network Security Monitoring Falls Short
Traditional monitoring tools depend heavily on signatures, logs, or perimeter alerts, making it difficult to detect insider threats, lateral movement, or encrypted attacks already inside the network. Limited visibility across internal traffic reduces early detection and increases response time.
How Cisco Secure Network Analytics Strengthens Visibility
Cisco Secure Network Analytics addresses these gaps by analysing network traffic patterns to detect abnormal behaviour across users, devices, and applications.
- Monitors network behaviour continuously
Analyses flow telemetry from across the network to build behavioural baselines and detect unusual activity that may indicate compromise or misuse. - Detects threats inside the network
Identifies lateral movement, command-and-control communication, data exfiltration attempts, and insider threats that perimeter tools may not see. - Inspects encrypted traffic patterns
Uses encrypted traffic analytics techniques to identify suspicious activity within encrypted flows without decrypting the traffic itself. - Correlates alerts for faster response
Combines multiple indicators into prioritised security events to reduce noise and help teams focus on high-risk incidents. - Provides broad network visibility
Delivers insight across data centre, campus, branch, and cloud-connected environments to improve detection coverage and incident investigation
Key Features
Cisco Secure Network Analytics provides network-based threat detection and visibility designed to improve internal security monitoring and accelerate incident response.
- Flow-Based Telemetry Analysis
Collects and analyses NetFlow and similar telemetry to detect abnormal traffic patterns across the enterprise network. - Encrypted Traffic Analytics
Identifies potential malware communication within encrypted traffic streams without requiring full packet decryption. - Behavioural Threat Detection
Builds baselines of normal activity and flags deviations that may indicate compromised devices or insider misuse. - Security Event Correlation
Aggregates related alerts into structured incidents to streamline investigation and prioritisation. - Scalable Deployment Models
Supports physical, virtual, and cloud deployment options to align with different infrastructure requirements.
Cisco Secure Network Analytics is available as on-premises and cloud-delivered subscription offerings with volume- or capacity-based licensing. We help assess the correct structure based on monitored traffic footprint, deployment model (cloud vs on-premises), and Enterprise Agreement alignment.
| Licence Option | Validity | Best For | Key Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secure Cloud Analytics (SCA) Subscription | Subscription (term-based, per monitored traffic footprint) | Organisations wanting cloud-hosted network traffic analytics | Cloud-delivered network visibility, detection of threats using cloud-scale analytics, integration with Cisco SecureX. (Cisco’s cloud SNA offering) |
| Secure Network Analytics (on-premises) | Subscription (term-based, volume/capacity licensing) | Organisations requiring on-premises network analytics | On-premises network traffic analytics, flow collection & analysis, behavioural baselining, threat detection; licensed by flow-rate or capacity metrics. |
| Network Assurance & Insights (Cisco Data Center Analytics) | Subscription (included in Cisco Networking Software subscriptions) | Data centre networking teams needing proactive analytics | Assures intent, real-time telemetry insights and automated intent checking for data centre fabrics; typically part of Networking Advantage/Premier subscriptions. |
Licensing is subscription-based and typically aligned to monitored traffic volume or deployment capacity, and may be included within a Cisco Enterprise Agreement. We validate entitlement models, renewal terms, and analytics coverage alignment to ensure commercial efficiency and long-term cost control.
Use Cases & Business Outcomes
Who Benefits | How Cisco Secure Network Analytics Helps |
Security Operations Teams | Detect internal threats and lateral movement earlier, reducing investigation time and improving overall incident response efficiency. |
IT Managers & Network Teams | Gain clear visibility into east-west traffic and network behaviour without deploying additional endpoint agents. |
CISOs & Security Leadership | Strengthen detection coverage beyond the perimeter and improve risk posture through behavioural analytics. |
Regulated Industries | Support compliance and internal monitoring requirements through continuous visibility into network activity. |
Hybrid & Multi-Site Environments | Maintain consistent threat detection across data centres, campus networks, and cloud-connected sites. |
How We Support Your Cisco Subscription Licensing
As a certified Cisco partner, we provide structured, commercially aligned oversight across Cisco subscription licensing.
Our focus is on ensuring entitlement accuracy, Enterprise Agreement optimisation, and long-term cost control across your Cisco estate.
| Our service | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Subscription & Entitlement Review |
We assess whether your licences match how the platform is actually deployed. + Detailed review of licence model (user-based, device-based, throughput, or tiered) + Validation of active entitlement against live deployment + Identification of under-licensing, over-licensing, or compliance gaps + Clear recommendation on optimal subscription structure |
| Enterprise Agreement (EA) Alignment |
Where subscriptions sit within a Cisco Enterprise Agreement, we review how they are structured and billed to ensure the agreement is working in your favour. + Assessment of whether subscriptions should sit inside or outside the existing EA + Review of current licence quantities to identify portfolio consolidation opportunities + Alignment of renewal dates to reduce fragmented contracts and expenses + Preparation for EA renewals and true-up events to prevent unexpected cost increases |
| Commercial Structuring & Term Optimisation |
We structure subscription terms to align with your financial planning and procurement process. + Comparison of 1, 3, and 5-year term options to align with budget cycles + Assessment of financial impact of early renewal, extension, or co-term adjustments + Cost forecasting across the full subscription term + Structured procurement and approval support |
| Renewal & Lifecycle Management |
We track your subscriptions throughout the term so renewals are planned, not rushed. + Advance notice of upcoming renewals with time to review requirements + Review of licence quantities as users or devices increase + Ongoing licence audits to ensure compliance and cost efficiency + Strategic planning to align future Cisco investment with budget and growth plans. |
Cisco Secure Network Analytics Licensing, Deployment & Ongoing Support – Official Cisco Partner
As an official Cisco partner, we manage Secure Network Analytics procurement and licensing on your behalf. Our team brings decades of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and supporting Cisco infrastructure across enterprise environments — spanning core networking, data centre, and distributed architectures. We ensure Cisco Secure Network Analytics licensing is accurately scoped to your technical requirements, aligned to your operational model, and validated directly with Cisco.
By working with us, your team will receive:
- Accurate licence tier alignment
Ensure you select the correct Secure Network Analytics tier based on your security model and workforce requirements. Cisco-certified technical support
Pre- and post-sales guidance from accredited Cisco specialists with extensive experience across networking, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture.Commercial negotiation and pricing clarity
Optimised pricing aligned to subscription structures and Enterprise Agreement eligibility — helping control long-term licensing and operational costs.Renewal and lifecycle management
Ongoing licence tracking, renewal coordination, and support to prevent compliance gaps.Established Cisco partnership since 2018
Cisco has been a strategic partner since 2018. Our sustained partnership reflects long-term investment in Cisco architecture, licensing strategy, and enterprise infrastructure delivery.
Whether you are evaluating Cisco Secure Network Analytics pricing, licence tiers, or planning a phased deployment, our team provides clear, commercially aligned guidance from assessment through to renewal.
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