In the hospitality industry, safeguarding guest data and ensuring network integrity are paramount. This case study delves into a hospitality company’s journey toward implementing the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to bolster its network security. The project, known as ISE Implementation, aimed to fortify the network infrastructure through meticulous planning, deployment, and post-implementation

Amidst rising cybersecurity threats, the hospitality company recognized the need to enhance its network security measures. Outdated infrastructure and fragmented security policies posed significant challenges, necessitating a comprehensive solution to ensure data protection and network integrity.

Our team collaborated closely with the hospitality company to devise a strategic approach to fortify their network security infrastructure. Focusing on bolstering data protection and ensuring seamless operations, we embarked on a comprehensive plan to implement Cisco ISE.

This initiative aimed to enhance the integrity of the company’s network, safeguard sensitive guest information, and align with industry-standard security protocols. By adopting Cisco ISE, we sought to bolster the company’s security posture and elevate its ability to mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively.

• RADIUS Server Setup: Configured RADIUS Server for NAC.
• ISE Policies Development: Developed authentication policies for workstations.
• NAC Execution Phase: Configure ISE for authentications and test for workstations.
• Pilot Rollout: Configured network ports for a pilot group and tested failover.
• Firewall Policy Execution: Integrated FMC with ISE and configured Identity Policies.

1. Enhanced Security: Cisco ISE strengthens network security through robust authentication policies and access controls, reducing the risk of cyber threats and unauthorized access.
2. Improved Compliance: Cisco ISE ensures compliance with industry regulations and data protection standards, mitigating legal risks and potential fines associated with non-compliance.
3. Efficient Operations: Streamlining network management and monitoring processes with Cisco ISE enhances operational efficiency, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
4. Customer Satisfaction: Collaborative project closure and ongoing support lead to increased customer satisfaction and confidence in the revamped network security infrastructure.
5. Impressive ROI: Implementing Cisco ISE delivers an impressive return on investment of 212 percent in just nine months. This significant ROI underscores the financial benefits of deploying Cisco ISE, demonstrating its value in enhancing security and operational efficiency while driving cost savings for hospitality companies. (https://blogs.cisco.com/security/can-you-guess-your-roi-on-your-secure-access-2)

Through meticulous planning, deployment, and support, the hospitality company successfully fortified its network security posture with Cisco ISE implementation. Equipped with advanced authentication and access control mechanisms, the company is better positioned to safeguard guest data and ensure network integrity in the face of evolving cybersecurity threats.