Description

Introduction of ACCP certification

The Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (ACCP) certification is designed for network security professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in deploying, configuring, and managing Aruba’s ClearPass solutions for network access control. As organizations adopt increasingly complex network infrastructures, maintaining secure and seamless access to network resources becomes essential. ClearPass provides advanced capabilities for managing authentication, authorization, and device access, and this certification validates professionals’ ability to work with and optimize Aruba ClearPass solutions.

Prerequisites of 

1. Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and DHCP.
2. Familiarity with Aruba networking products (Access Points, Switches, Controllers).
3. Experience with network security protocols, including 802.1X, RADIUS, and LDAP.
4. Basic knowledge of network management and security systems.
5. Recommended: Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) or equivalent networking certification

TABLE OF CONTENT

1: Introduction to Aruba ClearPass
1.1 Overview of Aruba ClearPass
1.2 Importance of ClearPass in Network Security
1.3 ClearPass Features and Capabilities

2: ClearPass Deployment
2.1 Planning a ClearPass Deployment
2.2 ClearPass Installation and Configuration
2.3 Integration with Network Infrastructure

3: Policy Enforcement with ClearPass
3.1 Policy Creation and Management
3.2 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
3.3 Enforcement Profiles and Actions(Ref: ADFS on Windows 2019)

4: ClearPass Guest Access
4.1 Configuring Guest Access Services
4.2 Guest Access Policies and Authentication
4.3 Customization and Branding

5: ClearPass Onboard
5.1 Onboarding Devices with ClearPass
5.2 Certificate Management
5.3 Device Posture Assessment

6: ClearPass Insight
6.1 Monitoring and Reporting with ClearPass
6.2 Troubleshooting Common Issues
6.3 ClearPass Logs and Alerts

7: ClearPass Integration
7.1 Integration with External Systems (LDAP, AD)
7.2 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
7.3 Integration with Third-Party Solutions

8: ClearPass Upgrades and Maintenance
8.1 Upgrading ClearPass Software
8.2 Backing Up and Restoring ClearPass
8.3 Best Practices for ClearPass Maintenance

9: ClearPass Security Best Practices
9.1 Implementing Security Measures in ClearPass
9.2 Hardening ClearPass Deployment
9.3 Compliance and Auditing