MODULE 1: Advanced Profiling in Cisco ISE
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Profiling
- Overview of Cisco ISE Profiling Services
- Importance of Profiling in Network Access Control
- Profiling Policies and Attribute Collection
- Lesson 2: Profiling Techniques and Configuration
- Passive vs. Active Profiling Methods
- Device Sensor Capabilities and Probes (RADIUS, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, NetFlow)
- Endpoint Classification and Profiling Policy Creation
- Lesson 3: Profiling Enhancements and Best Practices
- Creating Custom Profiling Policies
- Tuning Profiling Accuracy and Efficiency
- Integrating Cisco ISE with Network Infrastructure for Optimal Profiling
- Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Profiling Issues
- Debugging Profiling Policies
- Analyzing Live Logs and Reports
- Resolving Misclassification and Incorrect Device Profiling
MODULE 2: Advanced Posturing in Cisco ISE
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Posture Assessment
- Role of Posturing in Endpoint Security
- Understanding Cisco ISE Posture Policies
- NAC Agent vs. Secure Client Posture Module
- Lesson 2: Posture Configuration and Deployment
- Configuring Posture Conditions and Remediation Actions
- Deploying Posture Assessment in a Wired and Wireless Network
- Endpoint Compliance and Remediation Techniques
- Lesson 3: Posturing for BYOD and Corporate Devices
- Implementing Posture Policies for BYOD and Corporate-Owned Devices
- Integrating Cisco ISE with MDM for Posture Compliance
- Automating Quarantine and Remediation Workflows
- Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Posturing Issues
- Common Posturing Failures and Debugging Techniques
- Monitoring Posture Logs and Reports
- Resolving Agent Installation, Communication, and Policy Mismatch Issues
MODULE 3: Policy Creation and Enforcement in Cisco ISE
- Lesson 1: Overview of Policy Creation in Cisco ISE
- Cisco ISE Policy Framework
- Authentication vs. Authorization Policies
- Creating Hierarchical Policy Structures
- Lesson 2: Advanced Policy Configuration
- Configuring Policy Sets and Conditions
- Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) Implementation
- Dynamic Authorization with Change of Authorization (CoA)
- Lesson 3: Adaptive Network Access Policies
- Implementing Context-Aware Policies
- Role-Based and Device-Based Policy Enforcement
- Integrating Cisco ISE with External Identity Sources (LDAP, AD, SAML)
- Lesson 4: Policy Troubleshooting and Optimization
- Using Live Logs and Policy Simulation for Debugging
- Analyzing Authentication and Authorization Failures
- Optimizing Policy Efficiency and Reducing Latency
MODULE 4: Advanced Integrations and Automation
- Lesson 1: Cisco ISE Integration with Third-Party Solutions
- Integrating Cisco ISE with Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
- Connecting Cisco ISE with SIEM and Threat Intelligence Platforms
- API-Based Automation for Identity and Policy Management
- Lesson 2: Automating Cisco ISE Operations
- Automating Network Access Control with pxGrid and Cisco Catalyst Center
- Dynamic Policy Adjustments Based on Threat Intelligence
- Implementing REST API for ISE Management and Reporting
- Lesson 3: Security Group Tags (SGT) and TrustSec Integration
- Overview of Security Group Tags (SGT) and TrustSec Framework
- Implementing SGT for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Policy Enforcement Using SGT-Based Access Controls
- Troubleshooting SGT Deployment Issues
- Lesson 4: ISE with Firepower Integration
- Overview of Cisco ISE and Firepower Integration
- Configuring Firepower and ISE Integration
- Threat Detection and Dynamic Policy Enforcement
- Troubleshooting ISE and Firepower Integration
- Lesson 5: ISE Use Cases
- Reviewing Complex ISE Deployments and Best Practices
- Lessons Learned from Large-Scale ISE Implementations
MODULE 5: In-Depth Troubleshooting, AI/ML Analytics, and Best Practices
- Lesson 1: Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques
- Debugging Authentication and Authorization Issues
- Analyzing Logs with TACACS+, RADIUS, and Syslog
- Using the Cisco ISE CLI and Debug Commands
- Lesson 2: Common Issues and Resolutions
- Addressing Profiling and Posture Failures
- Troubleshooting CoA and Policy Mismatches
- Resolving Endpoint and Device Registration Issues
- Lesson 3: AI/ML Analytics in Cisco ISE
- Behavior-Based Anomaly Detection – Identifies suspicious network activity based on deviations from normal user and device behavior.
- Automated Threat Response – Enhances security by dynamically adjusting access policies based on AI-driven risk assessments.
- Enhanced Endpoint Profiling – Improves device classification accuracy using ML-based pattern recognition.
- Predictive Security Insights – Uses historical and real-time data to anticipate potential security threats before they materialize.
- Lesson 4: Multi-Factor Classification in Cisco ISE
- Context-Aware Authentication – Considers multiple attributes, such as device posture, location, and user role, before granting access.
- Risk-Based Access Control – Assigns risk scores to endpoints based on behavioral analytics, compliance status, and security posture.
- Dynamic Policy Adjustments – Adapts authentication and authorization policies in real-time based on the risk assessment of the requesting entity.
- Integration with AI/ML Analytics – Uses AI-driven insights to refine classification accuracy and enhance security decision-making.
- Lesson 5: Performance Optimization and Scaling Cisco ISE
- High-Availability and Redundancy Considerations
- Scaling Cisco ISE in Large Enterprise Networks
- Best Practices for Policy Optimization and Log Retention
