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CANAC - Implementing Cisco NAC Appliance E-mail
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Course Code: CANAC
Version: 2.1
Duration: 3
Price: £1145.00 (ex. VAT)

Overview

This course is designed to teach delegates how to design & implement a Cisco NAC Appliance solution to suit your network. You will learn basic configuration tasks such as NAM and NAS deployment modes, authentication (including Windows SSO), role-based access control, posture assessment, and remediation.

Pre-Requisites

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:

  • Familiarity with networking and security terms and concepts, including completion of the Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND) course
  • Strong user-level experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems

Next Course Dates


October 2008
29 Oct London

December 2008
15 Dec Wokingham

January 2009
26 Jan Wakefield

February 2009
09 Feb London

 

April 2009
15 Apr Wokingham

Target Audience

This course will be of interest for anyone responsible for the design, implementation, or support of a Cisco NAC Appliance installation and Cisco Channel Partners preparing for CCSP and NAC Specialist certification.

Objectives

At the end of the course delegates will be able to;-

  • Given client network security requirements, explain how a NAC Appliance (Cisco Clean Access) deployment scenario will meet or exceed network security requirements
  • Configure the common elements of a NAC Appliance (Cisco Clean Access) solution
  • Configure the NAC Appliance (Cisco Clean Access) in-band and out-of-band implementation options
  • Implement a highly available NAC Appliance (Cisco Clean Access) solution to mitigate network threats and facilitate network access for those users that meet corporate security requirements
  • Maintain a highly available NAC Appliance (Cisco Clean Access) deployment in medium and enterprise network environments

Content


Cisco Self-Defending Networks

  • The Changing Landscape of Security
  • The Cisco Host-Protection Strategy
  • The Cisco SDN Initiative
  • Trust & Identity
  • Cisco NAC Products

Cisco NAC Appliance

  • Cisco NAC Appliance Solution
  • Cisco NAC Appliance Features
  • Cisco NAC Appliance Components
  • Compliance Scenarios
  • Deployment Options
  • Configuration Overview
  • User Interface


Cisco NAC Appliance Deployment Options

  • Cisco NAC Appliance Out-of-Band (OOB) Deployment
  • Cisco NAC Appliance In-Band Deployment
  • Compare Cisco NAC Appliance Deployment Options
  • Cisco NAS Operating Modes
  • Virtual Gateway vs. Real-IP Gateway
  • Layer 2 vs. Layer 3

Configure User Roles

  • What is a User Role?
  • Create User Roles
  • Define Traffic Policies for User Roles
  • Configure Traffic Policies for User Roles
  • Create Local User Accounts

Configure External Authentication

  • Configure External Authentication Providers
  • Authenticate Cisco NAC Appliance Users with Kerberos
  • Authenticate Cisco NAC Appliance Users with RADIUS
  • Authenticate Cisco NAC Appliance Users with LDAP
  • Authenticate Cisco NAC Appliance Users with NT Domain
  • Map Users to User Roles
  • Test User Authentication
  • Configure RADIUS Accounting for Users
  • Adding Custom RADIUS Attributes

Configure DHCP

  • Cisco NAS DHCP Modes
  • Enable the DHCP Module
  • Configure IP Ranges (IP Address Pools)
  • Work with Subnets
  • Reserve IP Addresses
  • Configure User-Specified DHCP Options

NAC Appliance Implementation;Implement Cisco NAC Appliance In-Band Deployment

  • In-Band Process Flow
  • In-Band Deployment Configurations
  • Configure the Cisco NAS for In-Band Deployment
  • Add the Cisco NAS to the Managed Domain
  • Configure the Cisco NAS Interfaces
  • Add Managed Subnets andConfigure Cisco NAS VLAN Settings

Implement Windows Active Directory Single Sign-On (AD SSO)

  • Kerberos Ticket Exchange
  • Confirming a NAS Ticket
  • Communications between the NAS and Active Directory
  • AD SSO Configuration Checklist
  • TCP & UPD Ports Required for AD SSO
  • Configure the NAS for AD SSO
  • Install Support Tools for Windows 2000 or 2003 Server
  • Configure the Domain Controller with ktpass.exe

Implement Virtual Private Network Single Sign-On (VPN SSO)

  • Configuration Checklist
  • Configure a Traffic Filter
  • Add VPN Authentication Server to NAM
  • Map VPN Users to Roles on NAM
  • Enable VPN SSO on the NAS
  • Adding a VPN Device to the NAS
  • Configure RADIUS Accounting
  • Configure the VPN Gateway as a Floating Device
  • Test VPN SSO

Implement Cisco NAC Appliance Out-of-Band Deployment

  • OOB Process Flow
  • OOB Deployment Considerations
  • Layer 2 Central & Edge Deployment
  • Layer 3 Virtual Gateway & Real-IP Gateway
  • Layer 2 & 3 Clientless Host Options
  • Differences between Cisco NAC Appliance OOB Setup and In-Band Setup
  • Implement Cisco NAS OOB Operating Modes

Manage Switches

  • Implement Switch Management
  • Configure the Network for OOB Deployment
  • Configure Group, Switch, and Port Profiles
  • Configure Port Profiles Adding Switches to the Managed Domain
  • Configuring SNMP Advanced Settings
  • Configure Switch Ports to Use Port Profiles
  • Manage Switch Configuration Settings


NAC Appliance Implementation Options Implement Cisco NAC Appliance on a Network

  • Implement Cisco NAC Appliance
  • General Setup Tab
  • User Pages
  • Configure Cisco NAA Support
  • Manage Certified Devices
  • Device Exemption
  • Viewing User Reports

Implement Network Scanning

  • Configure the Quarantine Role
  • Implement Nessus Plug-Ins
  • Test a Scanning Configuration
  • Customize the User Agreement Page
  • View Scan Reports

Configure the NAM to Implement Cisco NAC Appliance Agent on User Devices

  • Configure the Cisco NAM to Implement the Cisco NAC Appliance Agent (NAA)
  • Retrieve Updates
  • Require the Use of the Cisco NAA
  • Configure the Cisco NAA Temporary Role
  • Introduce Checks, Rules, and Requirements
  • Create a Check, Rules, and Requirements
  • Map Requirements to Rules and Roles

Configure NAM High Availability (HA)

  • Introduce HA for Cisco NAMs
  • Establish a Serial Connection Between Managers
  • Digital Certificate Requirements
  • Configure the Primary Cisco NAM
  • Configure the Standby Cisco NAM

Configure Cisco NAC Appliance Server (NAS) HA

  • Introduce HA for NASs
  • Implementation Considerations
  • Digital Certificate Requirements
  • Configure the Primary and Standby NAS
  • Complete the Standby NAS HA Configuration
  • Test the NAS HA Configuration
  • Configure DHCP Failover


NAC Appliance Monitoring and Administration Monitor a Cisco NAC Appliance Deployment

  • Cisco NAC Appliance Monitoring
  • Monitor Online Users
  • Monitor NAS Health Event Logs
  • Configure Basic SNMP Support
  • Configure Syslog Support

Administer Cisco NAM

  • Define the Cisco NAM Administration Module
  • Set Network and Failover Parameters
  • Manage Administration Groups
  • Manage Administration Users
  • Manage User Passwords
  • Administer the System Time
  • Manage SSL Certificates
  • Manage the Cisco NAC Appliance Software
  • Protect Your NAM Configuration


Certification

Recommended as preparation for exam(s):

 

This course is part of the following certifications

  • Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

Follow on Courses

The following courses are recommended for further study

  • SNRS – Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches
  • SNAF - Securing Networks with ASA Foundation
  • HIPS- Securing Hosts Using Cisco Security Agent.
  • MARS – Implementing Cisco Security Monitoring , Analysis and Response time
 

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