802.1X-EL: Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals (E-Learning)

After taking this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals and operation of the 802.1X protocol within Cisco environments
• Identify and describe Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services (IBNS) and how 802.1X functions as a foundational security element
• Compare different Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) methods and select the most appropriate for deployment needs
• Configure 802.1X authentication on Cisco Catalyst switches
• Configure 802.1X authentication on Cisco 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers using the GUI
• Configure 802.1X authentication on Cisco Meraki devices
• Integrate non-supplicant devices (devices without native 802.1X support) using MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) and guest services
• Verify device authentication and network access using Cisco ISE live logs
• Apply best practices for designing 802.1X-enabled networks
• Troubleshoot Cisco IBNS deployments, including configuration and live log analysis
• Gain hands-on experience through real-world labs on configuring and troubleshooting IBNS and 802.1X across multiple Cisco platforms

To fully benefit from this course, you should have knowledge of these topics:

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

Here are some recommended Cisco learning offerings that can help you meet these prerequisites:

• Cisco CCNA® Security Certification training
• Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Certification training
• Cisco CCNA Wireless Certification training

• Security architects
• Design engineers
• Network engineers
• Cisco integrators and partners