Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals(802.1X)

This course is given on these dates and locations:

This is a three day course designed to prepare Cisco Channel Partners, systems engineers, and implementers with the knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare them to configure Cisco TrustSec solutions based on Cisco Identity Services Module, Cisco Catalyst Switches, and Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers.

The goal of this course is to 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 introduces the architecture, components, and features of a Cisco TrustSec network designed around the IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS protocols.

This course is a prerequisite for Cisco Channel Partners to attend the new developed five day Implementing Cisco Identity Services Engine Secure Solutions (ISE) v1.0 course.  Only certified ATPs (Authorized Technology Partners) can sell ISE/802.1X Cisco solutions at this time.

In order to fully benefit from this course, it is recommended that students have the following:

• CCNA
• 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

This course is intended for Cisco Partner Sales Engineers and Field Engineers supporting customers with 802.1X solutions.

Primary Audience:

• Cisco Channel Partner SEs and FEs that are seeking to meet the education requirements to attain ATP authorization to sell Cisco ISE

Secondary Audience:

• Security architects, design engineers, and others seeking hands-on experience with Cisco TrustSec 802.1X deployments with Cisco ISE

Upon successful completion of this course, the students should be able to:

• 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 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

• Module 1:  Course Introduction
• Module 2:  Cisco TrustSecModule
• Module 3:  Survey Port-Based Authentication
• Module 4:  Configure Devices for 802.1X Operation
• Module 5:  Configure Guest Access
• Module 6:  Design Cisco TrustSec Networks with Cisco ISE and 802.1X