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Overview of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

  • Principles of Network Access Control (NAC)
  • Cisco ISE system overview
  • Function of Cisco ISE in securing network infrastructure

Deployment of Cisco ISE

  • Operational deployment modes
  • System hardware and software specifications
  • Initial system configuration and initialization
  • Connectivity with existing network equipment

Authentication Procedures in Cisco ISE

  • Supported authentication methods and protocols
  • Configuration of 802.1X standard authentication
  • Implementation of MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)
  • Web-based authentication processes
  • EAP-TLS and certificate-driven authentication mechanisms

Authorization and Access Management

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) frameworks
  • Definition and application of policy sets
  • Application of enforcement profiles
  • Construction of authorization rules and conditional logic
  • Integration with Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Network Device Profiling

  • Device identification and attribute collection
  • Development of profiling policies
  • Mechanisms for dynamic VLAN allocation
  • Analysis through profiling reports and dashboards

Endpoint Compliance and Posture Validation

  • Establishment of posture compliance policies
  • Execution of remediation procedures
  • Utilization of compliance validation modules
  • Ongoing monitoring of endpoint adherence

Guest Network Access via Cisco ISE

  • Configuration of guest services and web portals
  • Definition of guest access policies
  • Customization of guest-facing interfaces
  • Management of self-service guest provisioning

High Availability and System Redundancy

  • ISE architectural modes for high availability
  • Mechanisms for failover and load distribution
  • Data backup and restoration procedures

Monitoring and Analytical Reporting

  • Log management and event review interfaces
  • Real-time traffic and security monitoring
  • Standard report generation and custom analysis creation
  • Configuration of alerts and notification systems

Cisco ISE Troubleshooting Methodologies

  • Diagnostic tools and investigative techniques
  • Identification and resolution of common system errors
  • Utilization of debugging features and log analysis

Operational Best Practices and Security Guidelines

  • Hardening procedures for Cisco ISE deployments
  • Adherence to compliance standards and regulatory requirements
  • Strategies for scalability and performance enhancement

Integration with Complementary Cisco Security Products

  • Interoperability with Cisco ASA Firewalls
  • Connectivity with Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobile Client
  • Synchronization with Cisco Stealthwatch Network Analytics

Cisco ISE Lifecycle Management and Maintenance

  • Procedure for software version upgrades
  • Management of security patches
  • Guidelines for sustained operational maintenance

Concluding Remarks and Future Actions

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge of networking principles and core security tenets

Target Audience

  • Network administrators
  • Information technology security personnel
 28 Hours

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