Master Cisco Identity Services Engine for Modern Enterprise Security

As organizations adopt Zero Trust Security models, controlling who can access network resources has become more critical than ever. Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is the industry's leading Network Access Control (NAC) solution, enabling enterprises to enforce identity-based security, device visibility, endpoint compliance, and secure access policies across wired, wireless, VPN, and cloud environments.

At Atmic Networks, we offer the Cisco ISE MasterClass: Zero Trust Network Security program designed for network engineers, security professionals, system administrators, and enterprise architects who want hands-on expertise in deploying, integrating, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco Identity Services Engine.

This training combines deep technical concepts with extensive real-world lab exercises, helping participants build enterprise-grade Network Access Control (NAC) and Zero Trust security architectures.

Why Learn Cisco ISE?

Cisco ISE enables organizations to:

• Implement Zero Trust Security Architecture
  • Control User & Device Access
  • Enforce Identity-Based Policies
  • Secure Wired & Wireless Networks
  • Achieve Endpoint Visibility & Profiling
  • Automate Network Access Control (NAC)
  • Improve Compliance & Security Posture
  • Integrate with Enterprise Security Ecosystems

Who Should Attend?

This training is ideal for:

• Network Engineers
  • Security Engineers
  • SOC Engineers
  • System Administrators
  • Enterprise Architects
  • Cybersecurity Professionals
  • CCNP Security Candidates
  • IT Professionals Implementing Zero Trust

What You Will Learn

Cisco ISE Fundamentals & Deployment

• Introduction to Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
  • Cisco ISE Architecture & Components
  • Cisco ISE Use Cases & Deployment Models
  • Cisco ISE Topology Design
  • Single Node & Distributed Deployments
  • ISE CLI Administration & Operations

ISE Installation & Lab Setup

• Deploy Cisco ISE on VMware Workstation
  • Deploy Cisco ISE on VMware ESXi
  • Deploy Cisco ISE on EVE-NG Simulation Platform
  • Configure Multi-Node ISE Environment
  • Certificate Configuration & Management

Active Directory & Enterprise Integrations

• Active Directory Integration
  • User & Group Authentication
  • DNS Integration
  • DHCP Services Integration
  • NTP Synchronization
  • Certificate Authority Integration
  • Microsoft Windows Domain Integration

Cisco ISE High Availability & Administration

• High Availability Deployment
  • Backup & Restore Operations
  • FTP Repository Configuration
  • Certificate Export & Import
  • Patch Installation & Upgrades
  • ISE Administration & Role-Based Access

Layer-2 Security with Cisco ISE

IEEE 802.1X Authentication

• 802.1X Fundamentals & Architecture
  • Authentication Components & Workflow
  • Port States & Authentication Process
  • Wired Access Security Deployment
  • Certificate-Based Authentication
  • User & Machine Authentication

MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)

• MAB Concepts & Design
  • Non-802.1X Device Authentication
  • Endpoint Authentication Strategies
  • Enterprise MAB Deployment

Layer-3 Security & Policy Enforcement

Easy Connect (Passive Identity)

• Easy Connect Architecture
  • Passive Identity Integration
  • User Mapping & Visibility
  • Identity-Based Access Control

Downloadable ACLs (DACL)

• DACL Concepts & Architecture
  • Dynamic Policy Enforcement
  • Access Restriction Based on Identity
  • Real-World DACL Deployment

Dynamic VLAN Assignment

• VLAN-Based Segmentation
  • Dynamic VLAN Policies
  • User & Device-Based Segmentation
  • Enterprise Access Control Design

Authentication, Authorization & Accounting (AAA)

Policy-Based Access Control

• Authentication Policies
  • Authorization Policies
  • Policy Sets & Conditions Studio
  • Identity-Based Access Decisions
  • Network Access Policies

TACACS+ & RADIUS Administration

• AAA Architecture & Design
  • TACACS+ Deployment
  • RADIUS Authentication Services
  • Device Administration Framework

Infrastructure Device Administration

• Cisco IOS Switch Administration
  • Cisco Nexus Device Administration
  • Cisco ASA Firewall Administration
  • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Administration

Endpoint Visibility & Profiling

Cisco ISE Profiling

• Profiling Services Architecture
  • Endpoint Discovery & Classification
  • RADIUS Probe Integration
  • DHCP Probe Integration
  • SNMP Probe Integration
  • Logical Profiles & Profiling Policies

Endpoint Identification

• Device Visibility & Inventory
  • Device Categorization
  • Dynamic Endpoint Classification
  • Automated Security Policies

Endpoint Compliance & Posturing

Cisco AnyConnect Integration

• Cisco AnyConnect Architecture
  • Secure Endpoint Validation
  • Client Provisioning & Deployment
  • Endpoint Compliance Enforcement

Posture Assessment

• Posture Policies & Requirements
  • Endpoint Compliance Verification
  • Remediation Workflows
  • Security Compliance Validation

Access Control & Remediation

• Access Policies Based on Compliance
  • Endpoint Health Validation
  • Automated Remediation Actions
  • Secure Access Enforcement

Extensive Hands-On Lab Program

This course includes enterprise-grade practical labs covering:

ISE Deployment Labs

• VMware Workstation Installation
  • ESXi Deployment
  • EVE-NG Deployment
  • Multi-Node Architecture Implementation

Integration Labs

• Active Directory Integration
  • Certificate Authority Integration
  • DNS, DHCP & NTP Integration
  • Windows Domain Authentication

Access Control Labs

• 802.1X Authentication
  • MAB Authentication
  • Certificate-Based Authentication
  • Dynamic VLAN Assignment
  • Downloadable ACL Deployment

AAA & Administration Labs

• TACACS+ Configuration
  • RADIUS Deployment
  • Cisco Nexus Administration
  • Cisco ASA Administration
  • Wireless Controller Administration

Profiling & Posture Labs

• Endpoint Profiling
  • Cisco AnyConnect Deployment
  • Compliance Assessment
  • Posture Remediation Workflows

What Makes Atmic Networks Different?

• Real Enterprise Security Scenarios
  • Extensive Hands-On Lab Environment
  • Production-Level Troubleshooting Exercises
  • Zero Trust Security Focused Training
  • Live Instructor-Led Sessions
  • Industry Best Practices & Design Guidance
  • Continuous Mentor Support
  • Recorded Session Access

Training Outcome

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

✓ Deploy Cisco ISE from Scratch
✓ Integrate ISE with Enterprise Services
✓ Implement 802.1X & MAB Authentication
✓ Configure TACACS+ & RADIUS Services
✓ Deploy Dynamic VLAN & DACL Policies
✓ Implement Endpoint Profiling & Posturing
✓ Build Zero Trust Security Architectures
✓ Troubleshoot Enterprise NAC Environments

Career Opportunities

After completing this training, professionals can pursue roles such as:

• Network Security Engineer
  • Identity & Access Management Engineer
  • NAC Administrator
  • Security Operations Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Zero Trust Architect
  • Enterprise Security Specialist

Build Enterprise-Grade Zero Trust Security with Cisco ISE

Gain the practical skills required to design, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco Identity Services Engine environments protecting modern enterprise networks worldwide.

Identify. Authenticate. Authorize. Secure.