Cisco SISE Training Course – Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine
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Description of the training: Cisco SISE Training Course – Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine
This 5-day course makes you autonomous in deploying and configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco’s network access control (NAC) platform. You practise 802.1X authentication, device profiling, guest and BYOD services, posture, TrustSec and integrations.
The course blends theory with guided hands-on labs. It complements the Cisco SCOR course.
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The course suits experienced network/security profiles. A preliminary discussion validates your knowledge (networking, 802.1X, security) and adjusts the pace across the five days.
Objectives of the training: Cisco SISE Training Course – Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Deploy the Cisco ISE architecture and its services
- Configure 802.1X and MAB access control
- Implement device profiling
- Deploy guest and BYOD services
- Set up endpoint posture assessment
- Configure TrustSec and ISE integrations
Prerequisites of the training: Cisco SISE Training Course – Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, the 802.1X protocol, Windows systems and network security concepts is recommended. CCNP Security level or equivalent is a plus.
Because every participant is unique, a personalised interview with our expert lets us design a course perfectly aligned with their objectives, level and professional challenges.
Target audience of the training: Cisco SISE Training Course – Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine
This course is intended for:
- Security and network engineers
- Network and systems administrators
- Architects and Cisco integrators
Financing
Several schemes may help fund this course (company training plan, sector funding bodies, individual schemes). Our advisors will help you identify the solution best suited to your situation.
Detailed programme of the training: Cisco SISE Training Course – Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine
Cisco ISE architecture and deployment
- ISE components, personas and deployment models.
Policy enforcement
- 802.1X authentication, MAB and access policies.
Web authentication and guest services
- Captive portals and guest access management.
Device profiling
- Automatic endpoint discovery and classification.
BYOD and endpoint onboarding
- Secure onboarding of personal devices.
Endpoint posture
- Compliance assessment and remediation.
Cisco TrustSec
- SGT-based segmentation and identity-based policies.
Integrations and monitoring
- pxGrid, third-party integrations, logging and troubleshooting.
Course highlights
- Expert, highly hands-on course on Cisco ISE.
- Trainer who is an expert in network access control (NAC).
- Covers 802.1X, profiling, BYOD, posture and TrustSec.
- Preliminary discussion to tailor the content to your level.
FAQ
What is Cisco ISE?
Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) is Cisco’s network access control (NAC) platform: it authenticates and authorises users and devices, enforces access policies and segments the network by identity and context. The course covers its deployment.
What is NAC?
NAC (Network Access Control) controls who and what can access the network, by authenticating each device and enforcing policies. Cisco ISE is Cisco’s NAC solution. The course makes you autonomous in its implementation.
What is device profiling?
Profiling automatically identifies the type of device connecting (printer, IP phone, PC, etc.) to apply the right access policy, without manual configuration. The course covers its configuration in ISE.
What is BYOD in ISE?
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) lets employees use their personal devices securely, via ISE-managed onboarding (certificates, policies). The course covers its deployment.
What is posture in ISE?
Posture assessment checks an endpoint’s compliance (antivirus, patches, etc.) before granting network access, and triggers remediation if needed. The course covers its implementation.
What is Cisco TrustSec?
Cisco TrustSec segments the network by security groups (SGTs) based on identity rather than IP addressing, simplifying micro-segmentation. The course covers its configuration in ISE.