¶ The Advantage of Exium’s Per User License
In today’s dynamic and device-rich workplace, security solutions need to be both comprehensive and cost-effective. Exium’s per user license for offers a compelling return on investment (ROI) compared to traditional per endpoint licensing models. Here’s why:
|
Item |
Advantage |
Per User vs. Per Endpoint Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cost Efficiency in a Multi-Device Environment |
Modern Workforce Dynamics: Employees today use a multitude of devices, including company-provided laptops, smartphones, tablets, and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) options. Traditional per endpoint licensing models quickly become cost-prohibitive as each device requires a separate license. Unified Per User Licensing: Exium’s per user license model covers all devices used by a single user at no additional cost. This includes personal devices, reducing the overall licensing expenses significantly. |
| 2 | Comprehensive Coverage for All Devices |
Agentless Device Protection: Many devices such as printers, VoIP phones, and security cameras cannot support endpoint agents but still need to be secured. Exium’s model ensures these devices are protected without requiring individual licenses. Seamless Integration: By purchasing licenses per user, organizations can ensure that every device interacting with their network, whether agent-based or agentless, is covered under the same security umbrella, enhancing overall protection. |
| 3 | Predictable and Scalable Licensing |
Simplified Management: Managing licenses on a per user basis simplifies the process of scaling up or down. When new employees are hired, or contractors are brought on board, additional licenses can be easily procured. Similarly, licenses can be scaled back when employees leave, ensuring you only pay for what you use. Budget Predictability: Per user licensing provides predictable costs, making it easier to budget for security expenses. There are no surprises from fluctuating device counts, enabling better financial planning. |
| 4 | Enhanced ROI through Inclusive Security |
No Extra Costs for Additional Devices: Exium’s per user license covers an unlimited number of user devices and agentless devices as long as licenses are purchased for all users. This maximizes the value of each license, providing comprehensive coverage without additional fees. Holistic Security Posture: With Exium, organizations can ensure that all devices, whether it’s a laptop, smartphone, printer, or VoIP phone, are protected. This holistic approach reduces the risk of vulnerabilities and enhances the overall security posture. |
¶ Pricing a Use Case
In response to valuable feedback from our MSP partners, we've streamlined Exium pricing for simplicity. Explore the solutions Exium offers for challenges like Secure Internet Access (SIA), Secure Private Access (SPA), Modern Workplace Security (WPS), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance by checking out our Customer Use Cases.
¶ Products Offered
The 5 user cases described above are covered by 5 product offerings as summarized below.
|
Product |
SASE Essentials |
SASE Pro |
Cyber Gateway |
IAM360 |
XDR360 |
GRC360 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| License |
/ User |
/ User |
/ Site |
/ User |
/ User |
/ User |
| Details | Includes Essential features of Secure Internet Access (SIA) and Secure Private Access (SPA) | Includes Advanced features of SIA, SPA as well as Modern Workplace (Sites) Security | Required for ZTNA, WPS, and some XDR/ SIEM use cases | Includes SSO / MFA/ Passwordless access as well as as an advanced Password Manager | Industry's most complete XDR solution covering endpoints, network, identity and SaaS detection and response | Empowers MSPs to become trusted advisors, guiding their clients through the complexities of cybersecurity compliance. |
IAM360 and XDR360 are available as powerful add-ons to our SASE Essentials or Pro plans. If you're on our legacy SIA/SPA plans, you can also elevate your protection by adding IAM360 and XDR.
Why Choose IAM360, XDR and GRC Add-Ons?
IAM360: Achieve seamless identity and access management, ensuring that the right people have access to the right resources at the right times.
XDR: Gain comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities to stay ahead of sophisticated cyber threats.
GRC: Become trusted advisors, guiding your clients through the complexities of cybersecurity compliance.
¶ What is Included in Each Product License
The Table below outlines the key security controls included in each product license.
¶ User (Employee) License
A User (Employee) License allows securing access from multiple devices with agents installed. With each SASE pro user license, each user also gets agentless access from an unlimited number of devices.
¶ Cyber Gateway (Site) License
A Cyber gateway license is required for each location (office, retail location, data center, cloud etc.).
¶ Calculating the number of licenses required
In the Table below, we calculate the number of licenses required for a client having 5 sites, 150 users (Full time/ part-time employees, contractors/ consultants), and 650 user and IoT devices across the sites.
|
Users (Employees) |
User Endpoints: Computers, Servers, Smartphones, IPad/ Tablets, Chromebooks), and IoT Endpoints: Printers, VoIP Phones, TVs, Cameras etc. |
Sites (Offices, data center, cloud locations) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Count |
150 |
675 |
5 |
| Which license I need |
User |
Included |
Cyber gateway |
| How many licenses I need? |
150 |
Included |
5 |
| Comments | Price per user license is determined by the type of license: SASE Essentials/ Pro with or without add-on (XDR and/ or IAM). The user license type applies to all the users of the tenant. | As long as you purchase SASE Pro licenses for all employees (Full time, part-time, contractors/ consultants) of the customer/ client, we extend protection to an unlimited number of on-prem or remote endpoints | A single Cyber gateway license per site/ location. A single low-cost license covers unlimited bandwidth, whether it is a 100 Mbps site or 10 Gbps site. |
¶ Unlocking Licenses in Exium Control Panel
Unlocking the power of SASE + XDR is as easy as accessing your central management console directly from within your Exium portal. To activate or modify licenses for a client workspace, follow the steps below:
- Navigate to the MSP admin console -> Companies
- If you are creating a new company, click “Add company” and complete the steps
- Click on the “subscriptions” $ sign under actions against the company name
- Make your selections → Save
¶ Conclusion
Exium’s per user licensing for SASE + XDR offers a superior ROI by providing comprehensive, predictable, and scalable security solutions that align with the needs of the modern workforce. Unlike traditional per endpoint models, Exium’s approach ensures cost efficiency, extensive device coverage, and simplified license management, making it the optimal choice for organizations looking to enhance their security infrastructure without breaking the bank.
To learn more about implementing SASE/ XDR for your organization and explore tailored solutions that meet your unique requirements, contact Exium at partners@exium.net for a consultation or demonstration. If you are ready to get started, check out our testing and onboarding process.