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Cisco Comply-to-Connect (C2C) Training in Partnership with WWT

Cisco's updated Comply-to-Connect (C2C) training, developed with WWT, aligns with DoD Zero Trust pillars and now includes third-party integrations like MECM, Tenable and Trellix to address mixed-vendor endpoint compliance. Delivered through Cisco U, it provides labs, videos, and six technical tracks focused on Cisco ISE configuration, policy and compliance, supporting secure C2C deployment across DoD environments.

The Cisco Comply-to-Connect (C2C) training, first released in October 2024 by Learn with Cisco, is designed around the Department of Defense (DoD) C2C Zero Trust capability pillars and Cisco security solutions. In partnership with World Wide Technology (WWT), Cisco has been periodically updating this training based on WWT's customer feedback. As of October 23, 2025, Cisco has updated this training to address endpoint compliance challenges in mixed vendor environments by including third-party C2C product integrations.  The Cisco training now includes Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Tenable, and Trellix. 

Cisco C2C training available to US Army Customers in Cisco U includes:

  • Training Delivery: Through Cisco U, the C2C e-learning program include labs, and featured videos to provide instruction and hands-on skills.
  • Training Content: Covers Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and its alignment with DoD C2C requirements. The training consists of six tracks covering topics from 802.1X fundamentals to ISE Profiler and Endpoint Compliance, including specific C2C use cases and third-party integrations.
  • Third-Party Integrations:
    • Microsoft MECM: Demonstrates how endpoint compliance data from MECM can influence access control decisions in Cisco ISE.
    • Tenable: Integrates vulnerability information to influence ISE access control.
    • Trellix: Enables ISE to use Trellix data for endpoint compliance validation during access control evaluation.
  • Cisco's Commitment: In partnership with World Wide Technology (WWT), both Cisco and WWT are working together to identify training gaps needed.  Cisco Learning team uses the information learned from WWT field engineers on what training content is critical. 
  • Course Outline: The training includes configuring Cisco ISE, integrating with Active Directory, policy configuration, compliance services, profiling, and troubleshooting, among others.
  • Additional Resources: More information on labs and course outlines is available at www.cisco.com/go/c2c.

This comprehensive training supports DoD agencies and contractors in deploying and managing C2C solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles, ensuring endpoint compliance and secure network access in complex environments with mixed vendor products 1, 2, 3.

Reference Document Links: 

  1. Cisco DoD Comply-to-Connect (C2C) Training 
  2. Cisco ISE Aligns to Comply-2-Connect (C2C) At a Glance 
  3. Simplifying Comply-to-Connect for DoD Stakeholders Solution Overview

 

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