Linux Research: Implementation Phases

Configure test Linux workstation with EAP-TLS

Resolve nmcli certificate password issue

Validate ISE authentication flow

Test dACL application

Research dACL → UFW translation

Develop posture-like local enforcement

Document UFW rule synchronization

Select 3-5 research workstations

Deploy certificates via Ansible

Monitor authentication success rate

Gather user feedback

Scale to all research Linux workstations

Create onboarding documentation

Train research IT support staff