Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals v2.0

This self-paced course, Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals v2.0, shows you how to configure and prepare to deploy Cisco® Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) solutions based on Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst switches, and Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers. You will learn the fundamentals of the 802.1X protocol and configuration, Cisco IBNS, configuring access for non-supplicant devices, Cisco ISE deployment options, architectural components, considerations with 802.1X, and more. You will also gain hands-on experience configuring 802.1X–based network services using the Cisco Identity Services Engine and a Cisco Catalyst switch.

The course qualifies for 18 Cisco Continuing Education credits (CE) towards recertification. 

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

This new Cisco self-paced course is designed to be as effective as classroom training. Course content is presented in easily-consumable segments via both Instructor Video and text. Interactivity is enabled through Discovery Labs, content review questions, and graded Challenge labs and tests. This makes the learning experience hands-on, increasing course effectiveness, and provides students direct feedback on how well they have mastered the material. And gamification features are built in, including earning badges and a leaderboard, to encourage better performance.