Bring Certificate-Backed Security to Your Cisco Network
SecureW2’s cloud-native Dynamic PKI services automate certificate issuance and authentication, streamlining Wi-Fi and VPN access on Cisco without added infrastructure to manage.
By combining Cisco's networking infrastructure with SecureW2’s cloud-native PKI & RADIUS, organizations can enforce policies that factor both user and device trust across Wi-Fi, Wired, and VPN. Every user/device is verified through digital certificates, ensuring that only compliant, trusted endpoints connect to business resources. With real-time integrations to your identity and device management systems, SecureW2 continually adapts access decisions based on posture and risk.
Technical Specifications
Setup Time
Fast Deployment
Cisco Wi-Fi & VPN Secured with Certs in Hours
Universal Compatibility
Works Everywhere
Integrate with Your IDPs, MDMs, and EDRs
Wired & Wireless Security
EAP-TLS Standard
Support Secure Authentication & Enrollment
Context Sync
Real-Time APIs
Adaptive Access with Signals from Your Environment
Certificate Management
Cloud-Native PKI
Automated Issuance, Renewal & Revocation
Certifcate Management
Cloud-Native PKI
Revoke Acccess as Threats Evolve
SecureW2 + Cisco: Stronger, Simpler Access
Passwordless Wi-Fi & VPN
Secure Cisco Wi-Fi and VPN with certificate-based authentication. Replace weak credentials with phishing-resistant authentication.
Go Passwordless
Continuous Device Trust
Enforce access policies based on real-time identity and device signals. Block unmanaged or non-compliant devices from connecting to business resources.
Always Verified
Cloud-Native Security
802.1x without the infrastructure. Leverage enterprise-grade, managed cloud RADIUS and dynamic PKI services.
No On-Prem
Top SecureW2 + Cisco Use Cases
EAP-TLS Wi-Fi Authentication
Secure Cisco Wi-Fi with certificate-based 802.1X, seamlessly integrated with your IDP and MDM
- 1 Configure SW2 Dynamic PKI and RADIUS services
- 2 Configure Cisco SSID & RADIUS server settings
- 3 Set up Onboarding SSID, distribute profiles to devices
- 4 Devices receive certificates, connect via EAP-TLS 802.1x
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Passwordless, certificate-based Wi-Fi
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Streamlined onboarding for managed & BYOD devices
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Role-based or group-based network access via IDP attributes
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Simplified IT operations with no manual Wi-Fi configuration
Dynamic VLAN Segmentation
Enforce network segmentation on Cisco SSIDs with certificates and real-time user/device data
- 1 Configure Cisco SSID for 802.1X via Cloud RADIUS
- 2 Integrate Cloud RADIUS with your IDP/MDM
- 3 Map Attributes to automated VLAN assignment policies
- 4 Cloud RADIUS validates attributes and assigns policies during authentication
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Automated segmentation of users/devices into VLANs (e.g., staff, students, contractors, BYOD)
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Stronger security through isolation of unmanaged/guest devices
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Policy-driven enforcement with no manual VLAN assignment needed
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Ensure compliance by granting secure access only to trusted devices
Streamlined 802.1X Device Onboarding
Simplify onboarding for both managed and BYOD devices by automating certificate enrollment for Cisco ISE-backed 802.1X networks.
- 1 User accesses SecureW2 onboarding portal for BYOD (or is silently enrolled through MDM).
- 2 Devices are provisioned with the correct Wi-Fi/VPN profiles and issued unique, phishing resistant certificates.
- 3 Certificates are automatically confiured for use in 802.1X authentication workflows.
- 4 ISE validates the certificates to authenticate users/devices, enforcing organizational access policies.
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Fast, self-service onboarding for both managed and BYOD devices with minimal IT intervention.
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Consistent user experience across all major operating systems and device types.
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Seamless integration with existing IdPs and MDMs for automated certificate enrollment and policy enforcement.
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Ensure compliance by granting secure access only to trusted devices
Protocols Supported
Comprehensive protocol support for seamless SecureW2 and Cisco integration
| Protocol | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SAML 2.0 | Used with JoinNow MultiOS to authenticate users against a cloud IDP, initiating the certificate enrollment process. | |
| LDAP | Used with JoinNow MultiOS to validate users in an LDAP database before enrolling them for a certificate. | |
| 802.1X | Set up 802.1x in under an hour with our cloud, managed PKI, 802.1x onboarding, and RADIUS authentication services. | |
| EAP-TLS | We don't just set you up for 802.1x. Achieve the gold standard, Passwordless, certificate-based, 802.1x Wi-Fi. | |
| ACME | Dynamic PKI services that enable the use of ACME DA for user devices and for server certificate automation. | |
| Dynamic SCEP | Prevent API compromise and certificate spoofing with certificate auto-enrollment via Dynamic SCEP. | |
| OAuth 2.0 | Query IAM, MDM, and EDR infrastructure to continuously monitor trust for PKI and network access automation. | |
| OpenID Connect | Confirm user/device identity before authorizing certificate enrollment or renewal. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Setup time is measured in hours because SecureW2 eliminates the heavy lifting normally associated with building PKI and RADIUS infrastructure. By connecting Cisco directly to SecureW2’s Cloud RADIUS and integrating our Dynamic PKI with your environment, organizations can quickly enforce EAP-TLS for Wi-Fi and certificate-backed access for VPN. Once identity provider and MDM integrations are established, policy-based Zero Trust controls are applied in real time, dramatically accelerating the path to passwordless network access.
SecureW2 fully supports Cisco wireless access points and can also integrate with ISE. By integrating directly with Cisco's 802.1X infrastructure, SecureW2 provides certificate-based authentication for Wi-Fi, dynamic VLAN segmentation, and secure remote access. Whether the environment is a small branch deployment or a global distributed network, SecureW2’s cloud-native PKI and RADIUS scale seamlessly across all Cisco product lines without requiring additional hardware.
Certificates are deployed through different methods depending on device ownership. For managed endpoints, SecureW2 integrates with MDM platforms such as Intune, Jamf, or Workspace ONE to silently issue and install certificates without user intervention. For unmanaged or BYOD devices, users are guided through SecureW2’s JoinNow onboarding client to complete a self-service enrollment workflow. In both cases, certificates are automatically delivered with the correct Cisco SSID or VPN settings so that devices can immediately connect using EAP‑TLS authentication.
In a Cisco deployment, SecureW2 continuously enforces Zero Trust by tying certificate renewal and revocation to user identity and device posture. Certificates are silently renewed in the background, ensuring uninterrupted access for trusted endpoints. If a device is compromised, unenrolled, or no longer compliant with MDM policies, SecureW2 can instantly revoke its certificate, blocking Wi‑Fi and VPN connectivity. This prevents unauthorized access in real time without relying on weak credentials or manual IT intervention.
All of the key protocols a Cisco deployment requires are supported by SecureW2 out of the box. That includes EAP‑TLS (for Wi‑Fi and wired 802.1X), SAML 2.0 (for VPN), and onboarding standards like Dynamic SCEP and ACME. SecureW2 also integrates easily with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect identity flows, ensuring customers can connect their existing IdPs and MDMs. This makes deploying certificate‑based authentication with Cisco networks both secure and straightforward.
Yes. SecureW2 supports both multi‑SSID and multi‑tenant Cisco deployments — a common requirement for universities and distributed enterprises. IT teams can map different SSIDs to different onboarding portals, certificate policies, and VLAN assignments, ensuring each user group or tenant has the right level of network access. This provides a scalable way to deliver secure Wi‑Fi and VPN access across large or complex Cisco environments.
Strengthen Cisco Wi-Fi and VPN for Enterprise Compliance
Our cloud-native solution integrates directly with Cisco, your IDP, and MDM to deliver fast, automated certificate management without on-premise complexity.