> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cisco ISE

> Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a network access control and policy management platform that helps organizations securely manage user and device access across wired, wireless, and VPN networks. With features like dynamic access control, device profiling, and compliance enforcement, Cisco ISE centralizes identity-based security—streamlining network visibility, segmentation, and threat response.

## Creating a Cisco ISE connection

### Using Username & Password

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Username
* A Password

#### Creating your connection

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
2. Select the **Cisco ISE** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
4. Select **Username & Password** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The API Address
   * The Username
   * The Password
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.