Cisco Secure Network Access Course

Description

Introduction

Cisco Secure Network Access is the focus keyphrase that defines this comprehensive training designed to help learners master modern, scalable, and robust access-control solutions. This introduction also serves as the perfect meta description, clearly presenting how organizations secure users, devices, and network access across hybrid, cloud, and on-prem environments.

Course Overview

The Cisco Secure Network Access Course provides learners with an in-depth understanding of identity-based networking, authentication, authorization, endpoint compliance, and policy-driven access control. As enterprises transition to zero-trust models, securing network access has become more critical than ever. This course equips you with the skills to deploy and manage Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), enforce security policies, and implement end-to-end access control that minimizes risk while improving operational efficiency.

Through structured modules, hands-on configuration concepts, and real-world architecture examples, you will learn how to verify device posture, apply scalable 802.1X controls, integrate ISE with Active Directory, and build context-aware access strategies suitable for any organization. Whether you are an enterprise engineer, network administrator, or security professional, this course provides the technical depth required to excel in modern security infrastructure roles.

What You Will Learn

• Core principles of secure network access and identity-based networking.
• Deployment and configuration of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Understanding of 802.1X authentication, MAB, and guest access frameworks.
• Policy creation, profiling, posture checks, and authorization enforcement.
• Integration of ISE with network devices, firewalls, and cloud platforms.
• Zero Trust Access (ZTA) implementation using Cisco technologies.
• Troubleshooting common access control deployment issues.

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• Cisco ISE Overview
• Cisco Zero Trust Access
• Cisco Security Portfolio

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Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

• Network security engineers
• Enterprise network administrators
• Access-control specialists
• CCNP Security candidates
• Professionals implementing Zero Trust policies

Why This Course Matters

As organizations increasingly adopt cloud environments and mobile workforces, securing device and user access has become the first line of defense. Cisco Secure Network Access solutions—powered primarily by ISE—help enterprises enforce scalable, automated, policy-driven control. This course prepares you to design and operate these mission-critical systems, making you a valuable asset in any organization.