Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine Training (SISE 300-715) v1.1

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UPDATED: January 21, 2026

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This Cisco Identity Services Engine training prepares you for the SISE 300-715 v1.1 exam, one of the concentration exams for the CCNP Security certification. You'll learn to deploy and configure Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to secure wired, wireless and VPN access. You’ll integrate ISE with Active Directory, LDAP, PKI and multi-factor stores, enforce 802.1X policies, implement Mac Authentication Bypass and Cisco TrustSec, and build authentication and authorization profiles. You’ll also configure web and guest portals, enable BYOD onboarding and certificates, and manage endpoint posture and compliance. Prep for the 300‑715 exam with hands-on virtual labs and learn to secure modern networks.

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What you'll learn with Cisco Identity Services Engine training

Deploy Cisco ISE and connect it to Active Directory, LDAP, PKI, and MFA
Secure wired and wireless access using 802.1X and Mac Authentication Bypass (MAB)
Build policies and TrustSec profiles to manage authentication and authorization
Set up web login and guest access, including sponsor portals and custom guest experiences
Onboard personal devices through BYOD workflows and certificate management
Maintain compliance with posture checks, client provisioning, and TACACS+

Cisco Identity Services Engine training FAQs

What certification is this Cisco administration course associated with?

This course covers the skills and knowledge needed to deploy and use the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), which is what you need to know to pass the CCNP Security concentration exam 300-715 SISE. CCNP Security has two exams – the first is the core exam, related to core security technologies, including security for networks, cloud, and content. Then you choose one of seven concentration exams to specialize your skills and experience.

What is an Identity Services Engine?

Cisco's Identity Services Engine is a security policy management platform focused on controlling network access. The ISE is a total identity and access solution, protecting networks by authenticating users, devices and connections. The Identity Services Engine manages attributes like user identity, device type, and location. Implementing and configuring the ISE properly ensures secure network access, mitigates threats, and streamlines compliance while improving network visibility and contributing to overall efficiency.

What is the Cisco DNA Center and what does it have to do with the Identity Services Engine?

Cisco's DNA (Digital Network Architecture) Center is a centralized network management platform. The DNA Center automates network operations and maintenance while generating analytics for human review and provides oversight and assurance capabilities. Cisco DNA Center's main task is network management and orchestration, but it can integrate with Cisco ISE to enhance security by incorporating ISE's identity-based access controls and policy enforcement into the network infrastructure under management.

What are the benefits of Cisco DNA & ISE integration?

Cisco's Identity Services Engine can operate independently of their Digital Network Architecture manager, but the greatest benefits to network efficiency and security oversight come from integrating the two management tools. For example, with ISE properly configured, it's possible to seamlessly enforce identity-based access policies. On the other side, the generation of operational analytics by the DNA can be automated when it's incorporated with ISE's authentication and authorization capabilities.

Who should take this course on implementing and configuring Cisco ISE?

Since it's designed to prepare you for one of the CCNP Security's seven concentration exams, anyone who hopes to earn their CCNP Security in the near future should plan on taking this course. In addition to that, security technicians and security engineers who are responsible for network access control solutions and identity-based security policies should take this course. Learning to implement and automate advanced Cisco security settings will drastically improve your job.

Who is Cisco Identity Services Engine training for?

This Cisco ISE course is designed for network engineers, security professionals, and IT administrators preparing for the CCNP Security (300-715) exam. It’s a great fit if you want hands-on skills in deploying Cisco ISE, securing wired and wireless access, and managing identity-based network policies.

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