Introduction to 802.1X

Course Description

Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals (802.1X) v1.0 is a 3-day instructor-led training 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.

Prerequisites:

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

Objectives:

• Describe Cisco 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

Program of Study

• Describing Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services
• Describing 802.1X EAP Authentication
• Configuring Devices for 802.1X Operation
• Configuring Access for Non-Supplicant Devices
• Designing Cisco IBNS Networks with Cisco ISE and 802.1X

Duration and Structure

Instructor-led training: 3 days in the classroom with hands-on lab practice, plus the equivalent of 2 days of self-study material.

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