COURSE OVERVIEW

In this course, you will learn about the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)—a next-generation identity and access control policy platform that provides a single policy plane across the entire organization combining multiple services, including authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) using 802.1x, MAB, web authentication, posture, profiling, BYOD device on-boarding, guest services, MDM, and VPN access into a single context-aware identity-based platform. The training provides learners with the knowledge and skills to enforce security compliance for wired, wireless and VPN endpoints and enhance infrastructure security using the Cisco ISE.

This course is an intensive hands-on experience. With enhanced hands-on labs, you will cover all facets of Cisco ISE version 2.7. You will learn how to configure fundamental elements of ISE and how to secure identity-based networks using 802.1X for both wired and wireless clients, using Windows 10 and Cisco IP-Phoneendpoints. You will integrate the Cisco Virtual Wireless LAN Controller (vWLC) with advanced ISE features. You will also learn to use the following advanced features of Cisco ISE: Active Directory Integration, Policy Sets, EasyConnect, EAP-FAST with EAP Chaining, Guest Access, Profiler, BYOD, AnyConnect 4.x Posture Module for LAN and VPN compliance, TACACS+ Device Management, pxGrid and TrustSec Security Group Access.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• ISE deployment options including node types, personas, and licensing
• Install certificates into ISE using a Windows 2012 Certificate Authority (CA)
• Configure the Local and Active Directory Based Identity Store and use of Identity Source Sequences
• Configure AAA clients and network device groups
• Implement Policy Sets to streamline Authentication and Authorization in the organization
• Deploy EasyConnect as an alternative to 802.1X port-based authentication
• Implement 802.1X for wired and wireless networks using the AnyConnect 4.x NAM module, the latest dot1x commands on a catalyst switch, and version 8.4 of the vWLC
• Configure policies to allow MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) of endpoints
• Use central web authentication (CWA) for redirection of legitimate domain users who need to register devices on the network using MAC addresses (BYOD device registration)
• Configure hotspot guest access, self-registration guest access, and sponsored guest access
• Configure profiler services in ISE and use newer probes available in IOS switch code 15.x as well as vWLC 8.4 code.
• Work with Profiling feeds, logical profiles, and building profiling conditions to match network endpoints
• Configure posture assessments using the new Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility 4.x posture module
• Configure Cisco ISE as a TACACS+ Server for Device Administration with Command Authorization
• Configure Cisco ISE to integrate with a 5500-X ASA and a Catalyst Switch for TrustSec and implement end-to-end Security Group Tagging (SGT) and Security Group Access Control (SGACL)
• Maintenance, best practices, and logging

CLASSROOM LIVE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introducing Cisco ISE Architecture and Deployment

• Cisco ISE Features and Services
• Cisco ISE Deployment Models

Module 2: Cisco ISE Policy Enforcement

• Introducing 802.1X and MAB Access: Wired and Wireless
• Introducing Cisco ISE Identity Management
• Configuring Cisco ISE Certificate Services
• Introducing Cisco ISE Policy Sets
• Configuring Cisco ISE Authentication and Authorization Policy
• Implementing Third-Party Network Access Device Support
• Overview of Cisco TrustSec using Cisco ISE
• Introducing Cisco ISE EasyConnect

Module 3: Web Auth and Guest Services

• Introducing Web Access with Cisco ISE
• Introducing Cisco ISE Guest Access Components
• Configuring Guest Access Settings
• Configuring Portals: Sponsors and Guests

Module 4: Cisco ISE Profiler

• Introducing Cisco ISE Profiler
• Configuring Cisco ISE Profiling

Module 5: Cisco ISE BYOD

• Introducing the Cisco ISE BYOD Process
• Describing BYOD Flow
• Configuring My Devices Portal Settings
• Configuring Certificates in BYOD Scenarios

Module 6: Cisco ISE Endpoint Compliance

• Introducing Cisco ISE Endpoint Compliance
• Configuring Client Posture Services and Provisioning in Cisco ISE

Module 7: Working with Network Access Devices

• Configuring TACACS+ for Cisco ISE Device Administration

CLASSROOM LIVE LABS

1. ISE Familiarization and Certificate Usage

2. Active Directory and Identity Source Sequences

3. Policy Sets, Conditions Studio, and Network Devices

4. Passive Identity (Easy Connect)

5. 802.1X-Wired Networks – PEAP

6. 802.1X-Wired Networks - EAP-FAST

7. 802.1X-Wireless Networks

8. 802.1X-MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)

9. Centralized Web Authentication (CWA)

10. Guest Access and Reports

PREREQUISITES

The learner is expected to have the following skills and knowledge before attending this course:

• Familiarity with the Cisco IOS® Software Command-Line Interface (CLI)
• Familiarity with Cisco AnyConnect® Secure Mobility Client
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Familiarity with 802.1X

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Network security engineers
• ISE administrators
• Wireless network security engineers
• Cisco integrators and partners
• Consulting systems engineers
• Technical solutions architects
• Integrators who install and implement the Cisco ISE version 2.7
• End users (Cisco customers) desiring the knowledge to install, configure, and deploy Cisco ISE 2.7
• Cisco channel partners and field engineers who need to meet the educational requirements to attain Authorized Technology Partner (ATP) authorization to sell and support the ISE product

What you’ll learn in this course

The Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE) v3.0 course shows you how to deploy and use Cisco® Identity Services Engine (ISE) v2.4, an identity and access control policy platform that simplifies the delivery of consistent, highly secure access control across wired, wireless, and VPN connections. This hands-on course provides you with the knowledge and skills to implement and use Cisco ISE, including policy enforcement, profiling services, web authentication and guest access services, BYOD, endpoint compliance services, and TACACS+ device administration. Through expert instruction and hands-on practice, you will learn how to use Cisco ISE to gain visibility into what is happening in your network, streamline security policy management, and contribute to operational efficiency.

Course duration

Instructor-led online training: 40 hours

This class will help you use SISE to

• Provide secure business and context-based access based on policies
• Centrally configure and manage profiler, posture, guest, authentication, and authorization services in a single web-based GUI console
• Provide a streamlined experience for implementing and customizing guest network access
• Gain leading-edge career skills for high-demand job roles and responsibilities focused on enterprise security
• Earn 40 CE credits toward recertification

Course details

After taking this course, you should be able to:

• Describe Cisco ISE deployments, including core deployment components and how they interact to create a cohesive security architecture. Describe the advantages of such a deployment and how each Cisco ISE capability contributes to these advantages.
• Describe concepts and configure components related to 802.1X and MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) authentication, identity management, and certificate services.
• Describe how Cisco ISE policy sets are used to implement authentication and authorization, and how to leverage this capability to meet the needs of your organization.
• Describe third-party Network Access Devices (NADs), Cisco TrustSec®, and Easy Connect.
• Describe and configure web authentication, processes, operation, and guest services, including guest access components and various guest access scenarios.
• Describe and configure Cisco ISE profiling services, and understand how to monitor these services to enhance your situational awareness about network-connected endpoints. Describe best practices for deploying this profiler service in your specific environment.
• Describe BYOD challenges, solutions, processes, and portals. Configure a BYOD solution, and describe the relationship between BYOD processes and their related configuration components. Describe and configure various certificates related to a BYOD solution.
• Describe the value of the My Devices portal and how to configure this portal.
• Describe endpoint compliance, compliance components, posture agents, posture deployment and licensing, and the posture service in Cisco ISE.
• Describe and configure TACACS+ device administration using Cisco ISE, including command sets, profiles, and policy sets. Understand the role of TACACS+ within the Authentication, Authentication, and Accounting (AAA) framework and the differences between the RADIUS and TACACS+ protocols.
• Migrate TACACS+ functionality from Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) to Cisco ISE, using a migration tool.

PREREQUISITES

To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge:

• Familiarity with the Cisco IOS® Software Command-Line Interface (CLI)
• Familiarity with Cisco AnyConnect® Secure Mobility Client
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Familiarity with 802.1X

Recommended Cisco learning offerings that may help you meet these prerequisites:

• Cisco CCNP® Security Certification training
• Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals (802.1X)

COURSE LIVE OUTLINE

• Introducing Cisco ISE Architecture and Deployment
• Using Cisco ISE as a Network Access Policy Engine
• Cisco ISE Use Cases
• Describing Cisco ISE Functions
• Cisco ISE Deployment Models
• Context Visibility

• Cisco ISE Policy Enforcement
• Using 802.1X for Wired and Wireless Access
• Using MAC Authentication Bypass for Wired and Wireless Access
• Introducing Identity Management
• Configuring Certificate Services
• Introducing Cisco ISE Policy
• Implementing Third-Party Network Access Device Support
• Introducing Cisco TrustSec
• Cisco TrustSec Configuration
• Easy Connect

• Web Authentication and Guest Services
• Introducing Web Access with Cisco ISE
• Introducing Guest Access Components
• Configuring Guest Access Settings
• Configuring Sponsor and Guest Portals

• Cisco ISE Profiler
• Introducing Cisco ISE Profiler
• Profiling Deployment and Best Practices

• Cisco ISE BYOD
• Introducing the Cisco ISE BYOD Process
• Describing BYOD Flow
• Configuring the My Devices Portal
• Configuring Certificates in BYOD Scenarios

• Cisco ISE Endpoint Compliance Services
• Introducing Endpoint Compliance Services
• Configuring Client Posture Services and Provisioning in Cisco ISE

• Working with Network Access Devices
• Review TACACS+
• Cisco ISE TACACS+ Device Administration
• Configure TACACS+ Device Administration
• TACACS+ Device Administration Guidelines and Best Practices
• Migrating from Cisco ACS to Cisco ISE

LAB OUTLINE

• Access the SISE Lab and Install ISE 2.4
• Configure Initial Cisco ISE Setup, GUI Familiarization, and System Certificate Usage
• Integrate Cisco ISE with Active Directory
• Configure Basic Policy on Cisco ISE
• Configure Policy Sets
• Configure Access Policy for Easy Connect
• Configure Guest Access
• Configure Guest Access Operations
• Create Guest Reports
• Configure Profiling
• Customize the Cisco ISE Profiling Configuration
• Create Cisco ISE Profiling Reports
• Configure BYOD
• Blacklisting a Device
• Configure Cisco ISE Compliance Services
• Configure Client Provisioning
• Configure Posture Policies
• Test and Monitor Compliance-Based Access
• Test Compliance Policy
• Configure Cisco ISE for Basic Device Administration
• Configure TACACS+ Command Authorization