Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals (802.1X) v1.0

This course teaches security professionals how to build Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) solutions using the 802.1X protocol. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of EAP authentication, RADIUS, and the configuration of Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco IBNS networks, and Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs).

Course Details

Price:

$3,515.00

Days:

Location:

Virtual

Course Overview

– • 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.

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

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

Class Dates & Times


6/17/2025 Virtual 09:00:00-17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $3,515.00
7/15/2025 Virtual 09:00:00-17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $3,515.00
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