Cisco 300-715 SISE Exam Prep 2026

We'll build authentication policies from scratch, covering identity stores like Active Directory and the Internal User Database.

Learn how to create granular authorization rules that grant specific access rights based on user and device identity.

A practical look at how to separate policies for different access types using downloadable ACLs and authorization profiles.

Deep dive into certificate-based authentication. We'll configure EAP-TLS and troubleshoot common client-side errors.

Set up a guest portal, learn about sponsorship workflows, and configure guest access policies for visitors.

We'll walk through the full BYOD flow, from device registration to certificate provisioning for secure network access.

A problem-solving session using ISE live logs to diagnose and fix failed authentication attempts for wired and wireless users.

Learn how to create and apply downloadable ACLs (dACLs) to restrict user access post-authentication.

A complete guide to joining ISE to an AD domain, configuring joins, and using AD groups in your authorization policies.

Learn how to use ISE as a TACACS+ server to manage router and switch admin access with command authorization and accounting.

We'll create permissive and restrictive command sets to control what network administrators can do on the command line.

A practical guide to adding switches, routers, and wireless controllers to ISE for both RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication.

We'll use ISE logs and debug commands on network devices to solve common TACACS+ communication and authorization problems.

Learn how shell profiles and command sets interact to provide granular, role-based access for different admin teams.

A look at the TACACS+ accounting reports in ISE to track every command executed by your network administrators.

We'll analyze a case study showing how to configure ISE for both Cisco and non-Cisco devices using TACACS+.

We'll explore the probes and policies used to automatically identify devices on your network as they connect.

A hands-on guide to building custom profiling policies to accurately identify your unique or proprietary devices.

Learn how to use endpoint identity groups and posture policies to enforce security compliance before granting full network access.

We'll set up posture policies for various OS types and demonstrate how Change of Authorization (CoA) re-evaluates access.

A step-by-step guide to configuring MAB for devices that cannot perform 802.1X, like printers and IP cameras.

We'll show you how to push ACLs dynamically to network devices based on ISE policies, without manual switch configuration.

An introduction to Security Group Tagging (SGT) and how ISE can work with TrustSec to enforce policy at scale.

A problem-solving session focused on common issues with device classification and posture assessment results.

Learn about setting up primary and secondary nodes, auto-failover, and how to plan for a resilient ISE deployment.

We'll explore how ISE shares context with other Cisco security platforms to create a cohesive security ecosystem.

A practical look at publisher and subscriber services using pxGrid to share context with third-party and Cisco solutions.

We'll cover the most useful pre-built reports for auditing, troubleshooting, and demonstrating compliance to management.

An introduction to the ISE ERS APIs. We'll show you how to use them for basic tasks like creating or updating endpoints.

Beyond the GUI. We'll cover essential CLI commands for checking services, tracing authentication, and viewing debug output.

A case study on planning and executing a migration from Cisco ACS to ISE, including policy translation and cut-over.

A quick review of the most critical exam topics and common acronyms to ensure you're ready for test day.

We'll discuss how to approach exam questions and walk through a few sample scenarios to test your knowledge.

A capstone challenge where you'll be given a set of requirements and must build a complete authentication and authorization policy.

Tips on where to find new information, join communities, and keep your skills sharp after you've passed the exam.