Identity Management with John Newman and Sam Baxter

About this episode

This episode discusses Cisco's Identity and Access Management tools and their features for secure network access.

Cisco’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools, such as the Identity Services Engine (ISE), are designed to provide secure access to networks by ensuring that the right people or devices can access the appropriate resources. Some of the key features include: Centralized Access Control: ISE provides policy-based network access control, enabling administrators to define rules based on user identity, device type, and other contextual data. This is critical in enforcing security policies. Zero Trust Architecture: It supports a Zero Trust model, which requires users and devices to authenticate every time they request access to resources, reducing the risk of security breaches. Endpoint Visibility and Profiling: Cisco ISE identifies and profiles devices that are connected to the network, enabling administrators to monitor, segment, and control access based on device type and security posture. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA): Integrating with MFA, Cisco IAM solutions provide added layers of security by ensuring that users must prove their identity with multiple factors. Integration with Other Cisco Solutions: Cisco’s IAM integrates seamlessly with other Cisco security and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Veedock, Andres Sarmiento

Guests: John Newman, Sam Baxter

Topics covered

• Identity Management
• Access Control
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Endpoint Visibility
• Multi-factor Authentication
• Cisco Solutions

Keywords

• Identity Management
• Access Control
• Zero Trust
• Endpoint Visibility
• Multi-factor Authentication
• Cisco ISE

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cisco

Products: Identity Services Engine (ISE), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Secure Network Analytics, Cisco Umbrella

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