Course Overview:

 Cisco DoD Comply-to-Connect (C2C) course teaches you how to implement and deploy a Department of Defense (DoD) Comply-to-Connect network architecture using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). This training covers implementation of 802.1X for both wired and wireless devices and how Cisco ISE uses that information to apply policy control and enforcement. Additionally, other topics like supplicants, non-supplicants, ISE profiler, authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) and public key infrastructure (PKI) support, reporting and troubleshooting are covered. Finally, C2C specific use case scenarios are covered.

This training also earns you 32 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 days

 

Course Outline: 

Section 1: C2C Fundamentals

  • Comply to Connect Overview
  • From C2C to ZTA
  • Steps to Implement C2C

Section 2: Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services

  • Cisco IBNS Overview
  • AAA Role in Cisco IBNS
  • Compare Cisco IBNS and Cisco ISE Solutions
  • Explore Cisco IBNS Architecture Components

Section 3: Introducing Cisco ISE Architecture

  • Cisco ISE as a Network Access Policy Engine
  • Cisco ISE Use Cases
  • Cisco ISE Functions

Section 4: Introducing Cisco ISE Deployment

  • Cisco ISE Deployment Models
  • Cisco ISE Licensing and Network Requirements
  • Cisco ISE Context Visibility Features
  • New Features in Cisco ISE 3.X

Section 5: Introducing Cisco ISE Policy Enforcement Components

  • 802.1X for Wired and Wireless Access
  • MAC Authentication Bypass for Wired and Wireless Access
  • Identity Management
  • Active Directory Identity Source
  • Additional Identity Sources
  • Certificate Services

Section 6: Introducing Cisco ISE Policy Configuration

  • Cisco ISE Policy
  • Cisco ISE Authentication Rules
  • Cisco ISE Authorization Rules

Section 7: PKI and Advanced Supplicants

  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • TEAP in Comply to Connect (C2C)
  • Secure Client ISE features and Configuration for C2C

Section 8: Introducing the Cisco ISE Profiler

  • Web Access with Cisco ISE
  • ISE Profiler
  • Cisco ISE Probes
  • Profiling Policy
  • Custom Attributes in Profile

Section 9: Introducing Cisco ISE Endpoint Compliance Services

  • Endpoint Compliance Services Overview

Section 10: Configuring Client Posture Services and Compliance

  • Client Posture Services and Provisioning Configuration

Section 11: Introducing Profiling Best Practices and Reporting

  • Profiling Best Practices

Section 12: C2C Use Cases

  • Cisco CX ISE Reporting Tool
  • ISE Reporting
  • ISE Hardening
  • Profiling Best Practices for C2C

Section 13: C2C Third-Party Integrations-Tenable

  • Tenable Use Case
  • Tenable Overview and Capabilities
  • Tenable Integration Prerequisites
  • Tenable Integration Configuration
  • Policy Design
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Enforcement Verification

Section 14: C2C Third-Party Integrations-MECM

  • MECM Use Case
  • MECM Overview and Capabilities
  • MECM Integration Prerequisites
  • MECM Integration Configuration
  • Policy Design
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Enforcement Verification

Section 15: C2C Third-Party Integrations-Trellix

  • Trellix Use Case
  • Trellix Overview and Capabilities
  • Trellix Integration Prerequisites
  • Trellix Integration Configuration
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Enforcement Verification

Section 16: Troubleshooting Cisco ISE Policy and Third-Party NAD

  • Cisco ISE Third-Party Network Access Device Support
  • Troubleshooting Cisco ISE Policy Configuration

Section 17: Exploring Cisco TrustSec

  • Cisco TrustSec Overview
  • Cisco TrustSec Enhancements
  • Cisco TrustSec Configuration

Section 18: Working with Network Access Devices

  • Reviewing AAA
  • Cisco ISE TACACS+ Device Administration
  • Configuring TACACS+ Device Administration
  • TACACS+ Device Administration Guidelines and Best Practices

 

Course Prerequisites: 

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

  • Familiarity with 802.1X
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
  • Familiarity with Cisco IOS CLI for wired and wireless network devices
  • Familiarity with Cisco Identity Service Engine
 

Course Overview:

Course one of a three course series to obtain a Server 2016 MCSA certification. This five-day course is designed primarily for IT professionals who have some experience with Windows Server. It is designed for professionals who will be responsible for managing storage and compute by using Windows Server 2016, and who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that are available and applicable to Windows Server 2016.

The course leads directly to preparing for the(MCSA):Windows Server 2016 exam “70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016”.  It also maps to Microsoft’s course 20740A, and is part of the Server 2016 MCSA certification. 

Attendees to TN-5415: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Window Server 2016 will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

  • Prepare and install Nano Server, a Server Core installation, and plan a server upgrade and migration strategy
  • Describe the various storage options, including partition table formats, basic and dynamic disks, file systems, virtual hard disks, and drive hardware, and explain how to manage disks and volumes
  • Describe enterprise storage solutions, and select the appropriate solution for a given situation
  • Implement and manage Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication
  • Install and configure, and manage Windows and Hyper-V containers
  • Describe the high availability and disaster recovery technologies in Windows Server 2016
  • Plan, create, and manage a failover cluster
  • Implement failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines
  • Configure a Network Load Balancing (NLB) cluster, and plan for an NLB implementation
  • Create and manage deployment images
  • Manage, monitor, and maintain virtual machine installations

Prerequisites:

  • A basic understanding of networking fundamentals
  • An awareness and understanding of security best practices
  • An understanding of basic AD DS concepts
  • Basic knowledge of server hardware
  • Experience supporting and configuring Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10
  

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    Course Overview:

    This course covers the knowledge and skills required to understand standard Cloud terminologies/methodologies, to implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies and infrastructures (e.g. server, network, storage, and virtualization technologies), and to understand aspects of IT security and use of industry best practices related to cloud implementations and the application of virtualization.

    TechNow has worked worldwide enterprise infrastructures for over 20 years and has developed demos and labs to exemplify the techniques required to demonstrate cloud technologies and to effectively manage security in the cloud environment.

    TechNow is a CompTIA partner and uses official CompTIA Cloud+ curriculum.

    Attendees to CT-215: Cloud+ will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    10/19/2026 - 10/23/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    CT-215: Cloud+
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Course Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Prepare to deploy cloud solutions
    • Deploy a pilot project
    • Test a pilot project deployment
    • Design a secure network for cloud deployment
    • Determine CPU and memory sizing for cloud deployments
    • Plan Identity and Access Management for cloud deployments
    • Analyze workload characteristics to ensure successful migration to the cloud
    • Secure systems to meet access requirements
    • Maintain cloud systems
    • Implement backup, restore, and business continuity measures
    • Analyze cloud systems for required performance
    • Analyze cloud systems for anomalies and growth forecasting
    • Troubleshoot deployment, capacity, automation, and orchestration issues
    • Troubleshoot connectivity issues
    • Troubleshoot security issues

    Course Prerequisites:

    • Security+, Network+, CASP or equivalent experience
    • Managing or administering at least one of UNIX, Windows, Databases, networking, or security

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    Course Overview:

    This course provides security professionals with the skills and knowledge to perform vulnerability and compliance scanning of supported operating systems, devices, and applications. Students will construct custom scan policies for topology discovery, network vulnerability detection, credentialed patch audits, and compliance benchmarks, and discuss the underlying technologies utilized by the Nessus scanner.

    This course provides students with the necessary information to prepare for the Tenable Certified Nessus Auditor (TCNA) exam.

    Date/Locations:

    No Events

    Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Introduction to Nessus and Vulnerability Scanning
    • Nessus Installation and Administration
    • Basic Nessus Scan Operation
    • Nessus Scan Configuration and Policy Creation
    • Vulnerability Analysis and Reporting with Nessus
    • Advanced Scan Configuration and Policy Creation
    • Introduction to Compliance and Auditing
    • Nessus Auditing Features
    • Windows System Auditing
    • Unix System Auditing
    • Cisco IOS Auditing
    • Nessus Database Auditing
    • Nessus Content Auditing
    • Auditing to Industry Guidelines
    • Auditing to Federal Guidelines

    Prerequisites:

    Students should possess a basic understanding of TCP/IP networking, operating systems security, and common client/server applications.

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