Cisco Meraki LIC-VMX-S-SEC-3Y - vMX S Advanced Security License

Software Subscription: LIC-VMX-S-SEC-3Y is a Meraki vMX Advanced Security License, Small, 3 Year

Subscription for: Meraki vMX

Meraki LIC-VMX-S-SEC-3Y — Advanced Security License for vMX (3-Year Subscription)

The Meraki LIC-VMX-S-SEC-3Y license delivers a comprehensive Advanced Security feature set for the Meraki Virtual MX (vMX) appliance. Designed for organisations operating in hybrid, multi-cloud, and distributed environments, this 3-year license unlocks secure SD-WAN capabilities, intelligent threat protection, and seamless cloud-to-cloud connectivity.

Optimised for vMX appliances running firmware 19.1 or higher, the Advanced Security option includes all Enterprise features plus enhanced security technologies powered by Cisco Talos for modern threat defence.

Key Capabilities

Secure SD-WAN & Cloud Connectivity

• High-performance, persistent connectivity across cloud providers, data centres, and remote networks
• Sub-second failover for site-to-site VPNs
• Full support for Auto VPN and third-party VPN peers
• Advanced routing options including Policy-Based Routing, Source-Based Routing, and Local Breakout

Cloud-Native Networking

• Centralised management via the Meraki Dashboard
• Zero-touch firmware updates and provisioning
• Open APIs for automation and integrations
• Configuration templates for scalable deployment
• High-availability support via Active-Active model using eBGP

Advanced Security Features (Included in SEC Licensing)

In addition to all Enterprise features, the SEC license provides advanced threat protection:

• Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDS/IPS)
• Content Filtering powered by Cisco Talos Intelligence
• YouTube content restrictions
• Web search filtering

These features provide deep visibility and enforcement across cloud traffic, making the vMX a powerful security gateway for distributed environments.

Standard Enterprise Features Included

• VLAN-to-VLAN routing and client VPN
• Stateful firewall
• Group Policies
• Layer 7 application recognition and enforcement (NBAR-powered)
• Advanced traffic analytics and shaping
• Security and connectivity alerts

Ideal Use Cases

Organisations extending secure SD-WAN to public cloud environments

Cloud migration and hybrid connectivity strategies

Multi-tenant or multi-region network environments requiring centralised control

Environments needing Talos-powered advanced security layers

The Meraki LIC-VMX-S-SEC-3Y license equips your virtual MX with full SD-WAN optimisation and next-generation security for three years—ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure cloud networkin