Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to meet these overall objectives:

• Provide students with foundational knowledge in the capabilities and functions of the IEEE 802.1X protocol and the ability to configure the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for 802.1X operation.
• The course will introduce the architecture, components, and features of a Cisco TrustSec network designed around the IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS protocols.
• The student will gain hands-on experience with configuring a network for 802.1X-based network services using the Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst switches, and Cisco wireless products.

• Describe Cisco TrustSec concepts
• Describe IEEE 802.1X concepts, architecture, and requirements for deployment
• Describe how the RADIUS authentication protocol is used for Cisco TrustSec
• Configure Cisco ISE for 802.1X operation
• Describe IEEE 802.1X supplicants for Microsoft, Apple, and Cisco
• Configure IEEE 802.1X for a wired network
• Configure IEEE 802.1X for a wireless network
• Describe how to provide secure guest access in a Cisco TrustSec network
• Build a high-level design of a Cisco TrustSec network using IEEE 802.1X.

• Channel Partner / Reseller
• Customer
• Employee

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Attendance of Securing Networks with Routers and Switches (SNRS) or equivalent knowledge.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory.
• Knowledge of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers and Lightweight Access Points.
• Knowledge of basic command-line configuration of Cisco Catalyst switches.