Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a NAC platform that controls enterprise network access through 802.1X-based authentication, profiling, and micro-segmentation.
Key features
- 802.1X / MAB / WebAuth authentication
- Device profiling
- Micro-segmentation with TrustSec
- Guest access and sponsored access
- Security product integration via pxGrid
- The core control layer for SD-Access
Why it is preferred
Preferred by large organizations that require mature NAC, segmentation, and guest access on Cisco network infrastructure.