What you'll learn:
- Introduction to Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) CLI Commands.
- Cisco Identity Services Engine Basic Terminologies.
- Cisco Identity Services Engine Four Persona Theory.
- Cisco Identity Services Engine Deployment Options.
- Introduction to Device Administration & Network Access.
- Introduction, Theory and Concept of AAA Server.
- Introduction and Concept of 802.1X (Dot1x) & Components.
- Introduction to Media Access Control Authentication Bypass.
- Introduction and Concept of Downloadable ACL (DACL).
- Introduction and Concept of Dynamic VLAN (DVLAN).
- Introduction to Certificate Management in Cisco ISE.
- Configure and Verify ISE Integration with Microsoft AD.
- Introduction to Identity Services Engine Deployment Models.
- Introduction, Configure & Verify FTP Repository in Cisco ISE.
- Introduction to Backup & Restore and Types of Backup in ISE.
- Introduction to Cisco ISE Administration and Admin Access.
- Introduction & Theory of EasyConnect Passive ID in Cisco ISE.
Master Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) through practical, hands-on labs and learn how to deploy, configure, secure, and troubleshoot enterprise Network Access Control (NAC) environments.
This comprehensive course is designed for network engineers, security professionals, system administrators, and Cisco certification candidates who want to develop real-world Cisco ISE deployment and administration skills. Starting from the fundamentals, you'll progress to advanced enterprise implementations using step-by-step demonstrations and production-style lab scenarios.
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is Cisco's flagship Network Access Control (NAC) and Identity Management platform. It enables organizations to enforce Zero Trust security by authenticating users and devices, applying dynamic access policies, and providing secure access across wired, wireless, and VPN networks.
Throughout this course, you will learn not only how to configure Cisco ISE, but also why each feature is important, how it integrates with enterprise infrastructure, and how to troubleshoot common deployment challenges.
What You'll Learn
Understand Cisco ISE architecture and deployment models
Install and perform the initial setup of Cisco ISE
Configure standalone and distributed deployments
Understand Cisco ISE personas and node roles
Integrate Cisco ISE with Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP
Configure Identity Sources and Identity Groups
Build Authentication and Authorization Policies
Configure Policy Sets and Conditional Access
Deploy IEEE 802.1X authentication
Configure Wired Network Access Control
Secure Wireless Networks using Cisco ISE
Configure VPN authentication and authorization
Implement TACACS+ Device Administration
Configure Guest Access Portals and Sponsor Portals
Deploy Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) onboarding
Configure Endpoint Profiling
Implement Posture Assessment and Compliance Validation
Configure Dynamic Authorization and Change of Authorization (CoA)
Implement Downloadable ACLs (dACLs)
Configure Security Group Tags (SGTs) and Cisco TrustSec
Manage Certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Monitor authentication events and generate operational reports
Troubleshoot authentication, authorization, profiling, posture, and endpoint issues
Apply Cisco ISE best practices for enterprise deployments
This Course Includes
Complete Cisco ISE installation and deployment
Hands-on enterprise lab demonstrations
Step-by-step configuration exercises
Real-world implementation scenarios
Wired and Wireless Network Access Control
Active Directory integration
TACACS+ Device Administration
Guest Access and Self-Registration
BYOD onboarding
Endpoint Profiling
Posture Compliance
Policy Sets and Authorization Rules
Monitoring and Reporting
Troubleshooting labs
Downloadable lab files and configuration examples
Enterprise deployment best practices
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco ISE Architecture and Components
Installation and Initial Configuration
Deployment Models and Personas
Licensing and Node Registration
Active Directory Integration
Identity Stores and Identity Groups
Authentication Policies
Authorization Policies
Policy Sets
Wired 802.1X Authentication
Wireless Authentication
VPN Authentication
Guest Access Configuration
BYOD Deployment
Endpoint Profiling
Posture Assessment
TACACS+ Device Administration
Certificates and PKI
Monitoring, Logging, and Reporting
Troubleshooting Enterprise Deployments
Why Learn Cisco ISE?
As organizations adopt Zero Trust Security, identity-based access control has become a critical component of enterprise network security. Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) provides centralized policy management that enables organizations to identify users and devices, verify compliance, and automatically enforce security policies across the network.
Cisco ISE helps organizations:
Secure wired, wireless, and VPN access
Enforce Zero Trust security policies
Automate network segmentation
Control user and device access
Simplify security policy management
Improve compliance and visibility
Reduce operational complexity
Protect enterprise IT and OT environments
Cisco ISE is widely deployed across enterprises, government agencies, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, universities, and service providers, making it one of the most valuable skills for modern network and security professionals.
Who This Course Is For
Network Engineers
Security Engineers
Network Administrators
System Administrators
Cisco Certification Candidates
Network Access Control (NAC) Administrators
Enterprise Infrastructure Engineers
Cybersecurity Professionals
IT Professionals responsible for identity and access management
Prerequisites
To get the most from this course, you should have:
Basic networking knowledge
Familiarity with TCP/IP addressing
Basic understanding of switching and routing
Knowledge of Cisco networking fundamentals is recommended but not required
No previous Cisco ISE experience is required. Every concept is explained from the ground up using practical demonstrations.
By the End of This Course
By completing this course, you will confidently deploy, configure, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco Identity Services Engine in enterprise environments. You will gain the practical skills needed to implement secure wired, wireless, and VPN authentication, integrate Cisco ISE with Active Directory, deploy Guest and BYOD services, enforce posture compliance, manage network devices with TACACS+, and build a modern Zero Trust Network Access solution.
Whether your goal is to advance your networking career, implement Cisco ISE in production, or prepare for Cisco enterprise security certifications, this course provides the hands-on experience and practical knowledge needed to succeed.
