Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals (802.1X) v2.0 - On Demand

Course Information

About this course:

This e-learning course will equip you with skills to configure and deploy Cisco® Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) solutions based on Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst switches, and Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.

You will learn the fundamentals of the 802.1X protocol and configuration, Cisco ISE deployment options, architectural components, considerations with 802.1X, Cisco IBNS, configuring access for non-supplicant devices, and more. You will also gain hands-on experience configuring 802.1X–based network services using the Cisco Identity Services Engine and a Cisco Catalyst switch.

Course Objective:

You will be equipped with the following skills after taking this course:

• Describe how to configure Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (Cisco WLCs), and Cisco ISE for 802.1X operation.
• Describe how to configure access for non-supplicant devices in an 802.1X deployment.
• Describe how to plan and deploy Cisco IBNS Networks with Cisco ISE and 802.1X.
• Describe Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) for providing access control to corporate networks.
• Describe Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication types and methods, and the role of RADIUS in EAP communications.

Audience:

• Network engineers
• Cisco integrators and partners
• Security architects
• Design engineers

Prerequisite:

To fully benefit from this course, you should have knowledge of these topics:

• Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory
• Basic command-line configuration of Cisco Catalyst switches
• Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers

Here are some recommended Cisco learning offerings that can help you meet these prerequisites:

• Cisco CCNA Wireless certification training
• Cisco CCNA Security certification training

Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching certification training