Cisco® Software Defined Access and ISE Integration for Policy Deployment and Enforcement (SDAISE)

Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) is the industry’s first intent-based networking solution for the Enterprise built on the principles of Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture (DNA). SD-Access provides automated end-to-end segmentation to separate user, device and application traffic without redesigning the network. SD-Access automates user access policy so organizations can make sure the right policies are established for any user or device with any application across the network. This is accomplished with a single network fabric across LAN and WLAN which creates a consistent user experience anywhere without compromising on security.

There are many challenges today in managing the network because of manual configuration and fragmented tool offerings. Manual operations are slow and error-prone and these issues will be exacerbated due to the constantly changing environment with more users, devices and applications. With the growth of users and different devices types coming into the network, it is more complex to configure user credentials and maintain a consistent policy across the network. If your policy is not consistent, there is the added complexity of maintaining separate policies between wired and wireless. As users move around the network, it also becomes difficult to locate users and troubleshoot issues. The bottom line is that the networks of today do not address today’s network needs. This SDA course addresses these issues. Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) is the industry’s first intent-based networking solution for the Enterprise built on the principles of Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture (DNA). SD-Access provides automated end-to-end segmentation to separate user, device and application traffic without redesigning the network. SD-Access automates user access policy so organizations can make sure the right policies are established for any user or device with any application across the network. This is accomplished with a single network fabric across LAN and WLAN which creates a consistent user experience anywhere without compromising on security.

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives: Explain the role that ISE plays as part of the solution Configure AAA services and TrustSec Policy in ISE Explain ISE Integration with DNA Center for Policy enforcement Know and understand Cisco’s SD-Access concepts, features, benefits, terminology and the way this approach innovates common administrative tasks on today’s networks. Differentiate and explain each of the building blocks of SD-Access Solution Explain the concept of “Fabric” and the different node types that conform it (Fabric Edge Nodes, Control Plane Nodes, Border Nodes) Describe the role of LISP in Control Plane and VXLAN in Data Plane for SD-Access Solution Understand TrustSec concepts, deployment details and the way it is used as part of SD-Access Solution for segmentation and Policy Enforcement Understand the role of DNA Center as solution orchestrator and Intelligent GUI Be familiar with workflow approach in DNA Center Design, Policy, Provision and Assurance

The primary audience for this course is as follows: Anyone interested in knowing about SD-Access Personnel involved in SD-Access Design and Implementation Network Operations team with SD-Access solution