Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals Course Overview

The "Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals" course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) and its deployment using 802.1X for secure Network access control. Over the equivalent of two days of instruction, learners will delve into configuring Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs), and Cisco ISE for 802.1X operation. This course is ideal for security architects, design engineers, network engineers, and Cisco integrators and partners looking to enhance their skill set in network security. Participants will learn about different EAP authentication types, RADIUS's role in EAP, and how to manage access for non-supplicant devices. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to design and deploy Cisco IBNS networks with Cisco ISE and 802.1X. Prerequisites include basic knowledge of Cisco wireless LAN controllers, Catalyst switch configuration, and Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory. For enrolment, interested individuals can reach out to the Cisco Learning Network Store or the Cisco Platinum Learning Library