Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a security policy management platform that provides secure network access to end users and devices. It is a next-generation identity and access control policy platform that enables enterprises to enforce compliance, enhance infrastructure security, and streamline their service operations. Cisco ISE allows IT administrators to use it for policy enforcement, visibility, granting guest access to the network, threat containment, tool integrations, device administration, and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) management. Some of the key features of Cisco ISE include:
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Authentication: Cisco ISE uses a wide range of authentication protocols to provide network devices and endpoints with secure network access.
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Guest and Secure Wireless: Cisco ISE enables you to provide secure network access to visitors, contractors, consultants, and customers. You can use web-based and mobile portals to onboard guests to your company’s network and internal resources.
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Segmentation: Cisco ISE uses contextual data about network devices and endpoints to facilitate network segmentation. Security group tags, access.
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Compliance: Cisco ISE works to protect your network, data, and resources from hostile attacks. It helps preserve business integrity while aligning access and policy to your strategy and objectives.
Cisco ISE is licensed on a subscription basis, but a 90-day free evaluation license can be downloaded for up to 100 endpoints.
