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

This class will help you:

• Learn about and practice configuring Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services solutions at your own pace
• Build your skills using Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) to secure network connectivity and resources.

After taking this course, you should be able to:

• 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 Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) in EAP communications.
• Describe how to configure Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (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.

• Describing Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services
  • Cisco IBNS Overview
  • Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Role in Cisco IBNS
  • Compare Cisco IBNS and Cisco ISE Solutions
  • Explore Cisco IBNS Architecture Components
  • Explore Cisco TrustSec
• Describing 802.1X EAP Authentication
  • Explore the IEEE 802.1X Standard
  • Explore 802.1X and EAP
  • Explain EAP Methods
  • Describe the Role of RADIUS in EAP Communications
• Configuring Devices for 802.1X Operation
  • Identify 802.1X Components and Topologies
  • Configure Cisco Catalyst Switch for 802.1X
  • Compare IBNS 1.0 and 2.0 on Cisco Catalyst Switch
  • Configure Cisco WLC for 802.1X
  • Configure Cisco ISE for 802.1X
  • Configure Supplicants for 802.1X Operation
• Configuring Access for Non-Supplicant Devices
  • Configure Cisco IBNS for Non-Supplicant Devices
  • Explore IBNS 2.0 for Non-Supplicant Devices
  • Configure Cisco Central Web Authentication for Guests
• Designing Cisco IBNS Networks with Cisco ISE and 802.1X
  • Cisco ISE Architectural Components
  • Introducing the Cisco ISE Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Process
  • Identify Cisco ISE Deployment Options
  • Identify Component Compatibilities with 802.1X
  • Review 802.1X Design Considerations

• Configure and Test 802.1X Operations

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

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

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

• Cisco CCNA® Security Certification training
• Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Certification training
• Cisco CCNA Wireless Certification training

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