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Jump-start your use of the Cisco Learning Network's dynamic features and vibrant community offerings. Here you will find technical information and professional networking opportunities, which will help advance your certification goals. By joining the Cisco Learning Network you will be a part of the community, prepare for success, interact with professionals, mentor, share, and achieve.
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Network Security in the Age of AI

Get a fundamental understanding of how artificial intelligence has changed the Cybersecurity Threatscape, and how AI can be leveraged to defend against attacks in this episode with AI Solutions Engineer Dan Stacks and Enterprise Solutions Engineer John Cuneo. Dan and John sit down with Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Rigo Villa to discuss network security from an artificial intelligence standpoint including AI empowered attacks, tools like Cisco Hypershield, and what kinds of practices and solutions companies will be leveraging in the future as artificial intelligence flourishes in the security space.
10/4/202427 minutes, 57 seconds
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CCDE Program Updates with Exam Program Manager Mark Holm

An announcement about updates to the Cisco Certified Design Expert or CCDE certification was made in June of 2024. Find out what’s changed about the CCDE Exam Topics from Exam Program Manager Mark Holm as he sits down with Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Matt Saunders. Together, they discuss concepts like network optimization to meet the demands of a network due to heavy requests from things like artificial intelligence.
9/11/202442 minutes, 19 seconds
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Generative AI – What is It and Why is It Special?

Generative AI is everywhere now, but how did it explode into popularity, and how can it be leveraged in network operations? Guarav Khanna – a Solutions Engineer Leader at Cisco – takes us through the basics of Generative AI, and tells the story of how this emerging technology evolved. Understand the fundamentals of generative and predictive AI, and how artificial intelligence can help you manage your network.
7/24/202449 minutes, 10 seconds
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What’s the Deal With? - AI in the CCNA

Beginning August 20, 2024, the CCNA exam topics will include Generative AI, Cloud Network Management, and Machine Learning. In this episode of “What’s the Deal with?” Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Matt Saunders and Lead Technical Advocate Kareem Iskander discuss what the deal is with Cisco’s decision to include AI in the CCNA, and the specific details of the exam topics that have changed. If you have a tech topic that you’d like Matt and Kareem to cover, please leave us a comment on this episode, or on the Cisco Learning Network: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/podcasts
6/11/202428 minutes, 20 seconds
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What’s the Deal With? - Observability

In this episode of the "What's the deal" series, Community Manager Matt Saunders, and Lead Technical Advocate Kareem Iskander answer the question, what’s the deal with Observability? Matt and Kareem dive deep into the finer details of Observability and discuss the resources and certifications Cisco has produced that ensure your learning and validate your skills in this emerging technology.
4/23/202418 minutes, 47 seconds
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Women in Tech - Rita Younger's Journey and the Impact of AI

We’re continuing our series, “Women in Tech” in honor of International Women’s month by speaking with Rita Younger, the Practice Lead of Data Center Networking at a global technology service provider. Rita speaks with Learning and Certifications Marketing Specialist Stef Garraffa about her journey into a career in tech, the role of AI in the evolution of the field of networking and networking security, and the importance of mentoring and empowering women in IT.
3/29/202441 minutes, 32 seconds
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Women in Tech - Developing Your Career - Riikka Sihvonen

In continuing our series “Women in Tech” in honor of International Women’s Month, Learning and Certifications Marketing Specialist Stef Garraffa spoke with Network Engineer Riikka Sihvonen to discuss career development in the networking field. Together, the two discuss Riika’s career journey, the evolution of diversity and inclusion within the networking field, and the role that professional networking plays in career growth. Riikka holds numerous professional and specialist certifications and has well over 12 years of experience in design, implementation, and support.
3/22/202419 minutes, 22 seconds
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Women In Tech - Facing Gender Bias Featuring Denise Donohue

In this installment of our series for International Women’s Month, we’re speaking with Denise Donohue – Business Architect, Cisco Press Author, and Cisco Certified CCIE holder since the early 2000s. Denise speaks with Learning and Certifications’ Marketing Manager Stef Garraffa about her experiences facing gender bias throughout the span of her thirty-year career. She also provides her advice for others who may be facing gender bias in their own careers.
3/15/202424 minutes, 57 seconds
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Beyond the Router: Par Merat Spotlights Trailblazing Women in Networking

Step 'Beyond the Router' with host Par Merat, Vice President of Learning and Certifications, as she engages with three remarkable women who are carving, or have carved, their niches in the field of networking. In this episode, Par shines a light on the diverse experiences and insights of these professionals, each at a distinct point in their career journey. They delve into the challenges they've faced, the milestones they've achieved, and the vital role that continuous learning and Cisco certifications have played in their career advancement. This discussion celebrates their achievements and offers valuable guidance for women aiming to build or enhance their careers in networking technology. Listen in as Cisco VIPs Micheline Murphy and Maren Mahoney join Cisco Champion Zoe Rose in sharing their experiences with Par.
3/8/202441 minutes, 56 seconds
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David Peñaloza’s CCDE Journey – Learning to Enjoy the View

“It took me quite a while to understand that it was about the mindset, too. It was about how do you handle, for instance, anxiety?” That’s what Principle Engineer David Peñaloza’s advice is to people who are interested in passing the Cisco Certified Design Expert, or CCDE certification. David recently passed this expert-level exam and shared his story with Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Matt Saunders in this episode. He shares valuable lessons learned throughout his journey, including how to best prepare, the personal challenges he faced, and how to enjoy and live in the moment. https://blogs.cisco.com/learning/the-journey-to-ccde-a-personal-story
2/6/202438 minutes, 18 seconds
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Unlocking the New Cisco Multicloud Specialist Certifications

Learn how to earn the Cisco Cloud Specialist Certifications and validate the skills and expertise of professionals in implementing, connecting and securing network infrastructures that enable your cloud technology solutions. This in-depth episode covers exactly what the exams include, and how to best prepare for these new specialist certification exams.
12/20/202346 minutes, 16 seconds
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What’s the Deal With? - The Impact of Cloud

“Why should I study this, if the Cloud is going to replace us all anyways?” is a question that is frequently asked these days, and has actually become a running joke in the industry. What’s driving this discussion, and what truth is there to that question? In this episode, we’re kicking off a new series with Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Matt Saunders and Lead Tech Advocate Kareem Iskander asking, “What’s the deal with?” about certain topics in tech, starting with impact of the Cloud in today’s job market. To find out more about Cisco’s Cloud Certification portfolio that Matt and Kareem discussed, check out this link: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/multicloud-specialist-certification-prep To find more study materials and courses that can help you propel your career, check out Cisco U. https://u.cisco.com/
12/1/202322 minutes, 37 seconds
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Enough to Be Dangerous – Part 2

How can software engineers acquire network engineering skills to stay competitive in today’s job market? That’s exactly what Senior Software Engineer Colin Lacy discusses with Community Manager Matt Saunders and Lead Tech Advocate Kareem Iskander. Listen in to find helpful courses and resource recommendations to further your career in software, and to begin branching out into the networking field. And be sure to check out the Binary Game on the Cisco Learning Network that Colin, Matt, and Kareem mentioned: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/binary-game
10/26/202331 minutes, 40 seconds
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Enough to Be Dangerous – Part 1

"And then I was enough to be dangerous.” That’s Colin Lacy, Senior Software Engineer at Cisco. On this episode of the Cisco Learning Podcast, he sat down with Community Manager Matt Saunders and Lead Tech Advocate Kareem Iskander to speak about his career journey, how software engineers should learn the skill sets of a network engineer, and why it's important to do so.
10/4/202334 minutes, 50 seconds
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CCIE Journey – Christian Kellerer Part 2: Finding the Topic You Burn For

If you don't burn for a topic yourself, you can't ignite the fire in others. That’s what Network Engineer Christian Kellerer has learned throughout his CCIE journey. Hear the rest of Christian’s story told to community manager Matt Saunders and Cisco VIP Micheline Murphy. Christian recounts his experience of taking the CCNP and the CCIE certification exams, discusses how he prepared, and what surprise challenges emerged.
8/22/202357 minutes, 32 seconds
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CCIE Journey - Christian Kellerer Part 1: Starting Low

“If you want to get certified, start low.” This was the advice Network Engineer Christian Kellerer received from his mentor when he was getting started in his career. Listen in as Christian tells the story of his CCIE journey to community manager Matt Saunders and Cisco VIP Micheline Murphy – a story that, while remarkable – can be used as a model for others interested in earning their CCIE.
6/30/202337 minutes, 11 seconds
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The Future of Digital Learning

What if a digital personalized learning assistant existed that provided certification training, a community of learners, and a searchable database of solutions? Join Kareem Iskander, Lead Technical Advocate for Cisco, and Community Manager Matt Saunders as they discuss the future of digital learning with Cisco U. - an AI-driven digital learning platform. Find out how and why this platform emerged, and what separates it from other learning platforms. https://mkto.cisco.com/ciscou-ea.html
4/10/202337 minutes, 45 seconds
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The History of Cisco Certifications

We’re telling the story of Cisco Certifications - how it started, how it has changed throughout its history, and the hopes for this program. Listen in as David Mallory, Director and Chief Technology Officer for Learning at Cisco joins us in covering the expansive history of Cisco Certifications, as well as Denise Donohue, a Business Architect and Technical Author, and Senior Director of Technical Marketing Jeff McLaughlin.
3/3/202352 minutes, 5 seconds
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How to Protect the Integrity of Your Cisco Certification

Integrity of the exams. That’s one of the most important factors that makes a Cisco Certification continue to hold value for thousands of individuals and employers. It’s an assurance that a candidate has truly grasped the concepts and skills they need when they show up to work every day. That’s why Cisco Certification Security Investigations and Enforcements Program Manager Brent Morris and Cisco Exam Protections and Security Operations Manager Brent Hill sat down with Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Rigo Villa. In this interview, the Brents discuss not only why they have dedicated their careers to protecting the integrity of Cisco certifications, but also how you can too. Tipline email - [email protected] Link to NDAs - https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications/pop-agreements.html OnVue - home.pearsonvue.com/cisco/onvue Policies page - https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/policies.html#~requirements
1/12/202338 minutes, 13 seconds
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Cisco Certification Exam Topics and Preparation with John Capobianco

Find out how to make the most of your Cisco Certification studies by using the exam topics listed for each certification exam. Join John Capobianco, Software Engineering Technical Leader for Cisco, as he talks about the right resources to help prepare candidates for their certification exams, as well as how Cisco certifications allowed his career to grow, and his advice on what to do after failing a certification exam.
11/30/202246 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Evolution of Cyber Attacks with James Risler

Denial of Service attacks. Spoofing attacks. Reflection Amplification attacks. Malware, Reconnaisance, Conficker, WannaCry… What are all of these terms, and why are they important to know? Because they can mean the difference between a secure and an insecure network environment. Cybersecurity expert James Risler is back on the podcast to walk you through what all of these terms mean, and how to best defend against them and so many more threats that are out there.
9/30/202242 minutes, 27 seconds
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Earning Certifications and Learning as a Team - The Olivia Wolf Story

Discovering our passions can often times be a big question in our lives, but that’s exactly what Cisco Systems Engineer Olivia Wolf did when she decided to pursue a career in IT. Listen in as Olivia tells the story of how she overcame a lack of gender diversity in her education, and how she was able to bond with a group of individuals as they struggled to earn their certifications for a Cisco sales engineering training program.
9/22/202227 minutes, 22 seconds
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Getting Started with your Cisco Certifications Journey

You know IT Is right for you. Now, where to get started? In this episode, we get answers to these and other questions from Distinguished Services Engineer Joe Clarke. Listen in to get information on the changing world of information technology, how Cisco certifications play a crucial role in hiring decisions, and how you can get started with your Cisco certification career journey.
8/3/202224 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ask Me Anything with the DevNet Expert Exam Creators

Get answers about the DevNet Expert Certification straight from the creators by tuning into this Ask Me Anything Session hosted by the Cisco Learning Network.  Join Learning at Cisco's Principal Engineer Hank Preston, Cisco DevNet Senior Developer Advocate Stuart Clark, Distinguished Services Engineer Joe Clarke, Network Automation Architect Dmitry Figol, Principal Engineer Ramses Smeyers, and Exam Program Manager Kurt Claes as they take questions from the audience about what candidates need to know to be successful in the DevNet Expert Certification.
6/21/202228 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Cisco Certified DevNet Expert - How to Prepare and What to Expect

The Cisco DevNet Expert exam topics may seem obvious at a glance, but Distinguished Engineer Joe Clarke looks closer at this list to reveal the truth behind the topics covered in this new exam. Join Joe and Exam Program Manager Kurt Claes as they walk through each area of technology covered on the DevNet Expert Exam, and how to best prepare for each of the topics that you will be tested on.
6/1/202224 minutes, 18 seconds
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CCIE Success Story: Arthur Spähnle

Find out how Arthur Spähnle earned his CCIE Enterprise Wireless certification despite having to face failure during his certification journey and health challenges that occurred in the middle of his study plan. Arthur shares his story with community manager Tanner Swift in this interview for the Cisco Learning Network CCIE Success Story program.
3/10/202219 minutes, 50 seconds
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CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure: Ask Me Anything with Peter Palúch

Listen in as CCIE Exam Program Manager Peter Palúch answers questions about the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Exam in this Ask Me Anything session hosted by Community Manager Karlo Bobiles. Find out how to best prepare, what to expect, and what's coming in the future from the person who literally created the exam.  To visit the link Peter mentioned in this episode, please visit: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccie-enterprise
2/2/202239 minutes, 5 seconds
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Micheline Murphy - From Lawyer to IT Specialist

Changing careers can be overwhelming at any point in your life. For Consulting Systems Engineer Micheline Murphy, this change came after two decades of practicing law as a successful trial lawyer. Listen in as Micheline recounts the story of how she used Cisco certifications to make a drastic shift in her career path.
12/22/202143 minutes, 10 seconds
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New CCDE Program Updates Panel Discussion Part 2

CCDE version three has many updates in both the written and practical exams. Listen in as CCDE Exam Program Manager Mark Holm walks us through those new updates with Principal Engineer David Peñaloza, and Senior Network Architect Daniel Dib. Hear the rest of their conversation about the CCDE Certification track with community manager Matt Saunders, and find out if a career in network design is right for you. Learn more about the latest CCDE program updates here: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccde-design-expert
11/10/202139 minutes, 45 seconds
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New CCDE Program Updates Panel Discussion Part 1

Learn about the new CCDE Certification program updates and how a career in network design might be right for you. Join CCDE Exam Program Manager Mark Holm, Principal Engineer David Peñaloza, and senior network architect Daniel Dib in this discussion about the CCDE certification track and the latest updates to the exams. Learn more about a CCDE candidate’s mindset, best practices, and tips to achieve the CCDE certification in this episode. Learn More about the latest CCDE program updates here: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccde-design-expert
10/19/202130 minutes, 1 second
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Huma Hamid - Tech Maker Part 2

After graduating from the National University of Science and Technology in Pakistan, Huma Hamid took the next step in cultivating her passion for studying and creating technology by leaving the country she called home. Listen as Huma remembers the stark cultural differences she experienced while taking the next step in her educational journey, and also the challenges she faced from forging her own career in the field of technology.
9/27/202130 minutes, 48 seconds
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Huma Hamid - Tech Maker Part 1

As a young girl growing up in Pakistan, Huma Hamid had to overcome a great deal in order to turn her love of tech into a future. Hear the story of how Huma persisted in her pursuit of a tech career despite the culture that surrounded her, and the feelings of isolation that inevitably came from being one of the only women around her to try to enter into this industry. http://cs.co/9009y02WB
9/7/202124 minutes, 53 seconds
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DevNet Associate Certification Use Cases with Hank Preston

Repetitive tasks can prove to be a challenge for all network engineers. Luckily, on the way to earning a DevNet Associate certification, you can learn how to automate those tasks and efficiently work through them in a timely manner. In this episode, listen in as Hank Preston, a Network Programmability Evangelist for Cisco DevNet, walks us through two use cases of the valuable skills you acquire on the path to earning your DevNet Associate certification.  To sign up for more DevNet Associate Prep sessions, and to view the full length of this session go here:  http://cs.co/9005ydPX7
7/23/202121 minutes, 58 seconds
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Aseel Othman's Story Part 2: Learning Patience

While starting college away from her home, friends, and family, Aseel Othman worked hard to balance her coursework with studying for her final and most challenging Cisco certification exam - the CCIE. Hear the story of how her passion for networking and childhood dream of earning her CCIE certification was tested in the midst of being uprooted to a completely new and different environment.
7/2/202122 minutes, 54 seconds
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Aseel Othman's Story Part 1: Finding My Passion

At the age of 12 Aseel Othman started studying computer networking, and is a Security Product Management Specialist at Cisco. In this episode, we share Aseel's story of how she found her passion for networking, and how she formed her ultimate goal of achieving a CCIE certification by the time she turned 18 years old. Listen in as Aseel remembers obstacles, moments that defined her own determination, and her plan for balancing both her student life and certification studies. https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/
5/21/202121 minutes, 18 seconds
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Cisco Certifications: What Has and Will Change with Joe Clarke

In this episode we feature an interview from the Cisco Champion Radio with Cisco Distinguished Services Engineer Joe Clarke. This discussion covers the important updates to the Cisco Certifications Program, and what to look forward to next in the evolution of the Cisco certification portfolio. To learn more from industry experts about the changing world of Cisco certifications, please visit the Cisco Learning Network at www.ciscolearningnetwork.com To hear more episodes from the Cisco Champion Radio podcast, please check out https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/events-webinars/influencer-hub/cisco-champions-radio-podcasts.html
4/15/202137 minutes, 22 seconds
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Career Panel Discussion: Pursuing a Career in IT

If you are interested in or continuing your career in Information Technology, check out this episode which features a panel of experienced industry professionals as they answer questions about their own careers in IT. Developer Experience Manager in Cisco DevNet Anne Gentle, Senior Engineer Deirra Footman, and data center engineer Micheline Murphy cover their own career beginnings, as well as challenges, advice for potential and continuing IT workers, and much more.  learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/
3/22/202145 minutes, 18 seconds
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David Peñaloza's Story - Part 3: Finding Where I Belong

In this third part of Principal Engineer David Peñaloza's story, we complete David's journey of how he earned Cisco certifications, and how that decision ultimately improved his life and career. The story continues with David telling us what happened when he began his career in a completely different continent. This episode is for anyone who is interested in Cisco certifications, but also anyone who would like to tune in to a story about human resiliency. learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/
2/9/202127 minutes, 54 seconds
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David Peñaloza's Story - Part 2: Destiny is Whispering in Your Ear

In this second part of Principal Engineer David Peñaloza's story, we continue chronicling David's journey of how he earned Cisco certifications, and how that decision ultimately improved his life and career. The story continues with David telling us how a trip abroad led him to a few major life decisions. This episode is for anyone who is interested in Cisco certifications, but also anyone who would like to tune in to a story about human resiliency. learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/
2/1/202117 minutes, 50 seconds
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David Peñaloza's Story - Part 1

David Peñaloza is a Principal Engineer at a global telecommunications business. But he strarted off his career very far away from where he ended up - both in terms of location and level of skill. In this episode, we present David's story of how he earned Cisco certifications, and how that decision ultimately improved his life and career. This will be the first part of a three part series about David's trials and challenges during his pursuit of earning Cisco certifications. This episode is for anyone who is interested in Cisco certifications, but also anyone who would like to tune in to a story about human resiliency. https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/
1/20/202119 minutes, 18 seconds
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Cisco CyberOps Professional Certification

Is the Cisco CyberOps Professional Certification right for you? In this episode, we will hear from industry experts on how this program equips you with the skill and knowledge you need for real-world jobs in security operations centers. We will hear from Katherine McNamara, a Cybersecurity Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco about the current threatscape, and why there is a demand for careers in cyber security. We will also hear from Cisco Senior Product Manager for the Cyber Security Training and Certification Portfolio Bhavesh Shah about why the Cisco Cyber Ops certification track is so crucial for anyone who's interested in cybersecurity as a career. Finally, we hear from Technical Leader and Security Evangelist for Cisco DevNet Krishan Veer about automation in the security field today.  To learn more about the Cyber Ops certifications from Cisco, visit the Cisco Learning Network for training videos, communities to help you connect with others, and much more: http://cs.co/9003GaihP
9/22/202024 minutes, 7 seconds
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CCIE Certification Part Two: Security

In our second episode on the newly redesigned CCIE Certifications, we focus on what changes have been made to the CCIE Security Certification with its Exam Program Manager, Zia Hussain. Zia will walk us through what's included with the CCIE Security exam, including the lab format, delivery, scoring, and grading, as well as the blueprint, and his own tips for how to best prepare.  To see the entirety of this webinar, and to see the links Zia refers to in this episode, please visit cs.co/9006GuTa6
8/14/202020 minutes, 1 second
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CCIE Certification Part One: Enterprise Infrastructure

The CCIE Certification has changed in many ways since the release of the new Cisco Certification Portfolio. To break the changes down, we have developed a series of episodes to cover the new certification tracks of the CCIE, and how to best prepare for the new CCIE exams. In this first episode, we start off by hearing from CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Exam Program Manager Peter Paluch as he walks us through the key information behind the new CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure certification.  To see the entirety of this webinar, please visit http://cs.co/9006GuTa6 To see more from these and other Cisco experts, please visit the Cisco Learning Network at www.ciscolearningnetwork.com To find more of the resources Peter mentions in this webinar, please visit the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification page on the Cisco Learning Network: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/ccie-enterprise
7/1/202027 minutes, 10 seconds
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Getting Started With Your Cybersecurity Career

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Cybersecurity and Collaboration Senior Manager James Risler, Principal Engineer and Author Omar Santos, and Cybersecurity Product Manager Bhavesh Shah about how to get your career started in Cybersecurtiy operations. To see the entirety of this webinar, please visit http://cs.co/90081fcQe To see more from these and other Cisco experts, please visit the Cisco Learning Network at www.ciscolearningnetwork.com To find more information about the salaries of Cybersecurity workers across different regions that Bhavesh mentioned, please view the rest of this webinar on the Cisco Learning Network at http://cs.co/90051NzDc
4/29/202021 minutes, 21 seconds
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Know Your Most Common CLI Commands for the CCNA Exam

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Cisco Expert Geoff Anderson as he covers common CCNA command line (CLI) commands in detail, when to use them, and what they do. Geoff is a is a Product Manager for the new Enterprise Networking track, as well as the Business Transformation and Service Provider certification tracks. To see more from Geoff and other Cisco experts, please visit the Cisco Learning Network at www.ciscolearningnetwork.com There you will also find resources Geoff mentioned in this episode, including self-paced e-learning, and study groups to help you further prepare for your certification exam.
2/10/202022 minutes, 25 seconds
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CCNA Exam Preparation with Geoff Anderson

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Geoff Anderson as he discusses how to best prepare for Cisco Certification exams. This includes general test taking strategies, Geoff's tips and tricks on how to succeed in the exam, how to tackle some of the questions you might encounter, and much more. Geoff is a is a Product Manager for the new Enterprise Networking track, as well as the Business Transformation and Service Provider certification tracks. To see more from Geoff and other Cisco experts, please visit the Cisco Learning Network at www.ciscolearningnetwork.com  There you will also find resources Geoff mentioned in this episode, including self-paced e-learning, and study groups to help you further prepare for your certification exam.
1/22/202022 minutes, 52 seconds
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Interview with Cybersecurity Expert James Risler

As a part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month for 2019, we sat down with James Risler, senior manager of security content engineering at Cisco. James Risler is a cybersecurity and IT industry expert. You won't want to miss him talking with Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Matt Saunders about Threat Hunting, the current Threatscape, how security now relates to the new Cisco Certifications portfolio, and more. To learn more about Cybersecurity visit Cisco’s Cybersecurity Certifications and Training section of the Cisco Learning Network here: http://cs.co/90071ExfP
10/9/201920 minutes, 30 seconds
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Cisco Certifications Changes, Part 8: On the New CCNA with Wendell Odom

Cisco Press Author and Educator Wendell Odom joins us for an interview in this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast. Community Manager Brett Lovins speaks with Wendell about how this renowned Cisco Press author got his start, and also about the Cisco Certifications Portfolio Evolution. As a respected author of several books about the CCNA Certification process, Wendell provides a wealth of information about the new certification launch, and also his advice for students who are in various stages of the certification process. For more information about the evolution of Cisco's Certifications Portfolio, please visit the Next-Level Landing Page: http://cs.co/9006EIwFM To see the most recent webinar recorded by Wendell, please visit the Cisco Learning Network at this link:  http://cs.co/900018Cek
10/2/201916 minutes, 22 seconds
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Cisco Certifications Changes Part 7 - CCNA Questions and Advice with Joe Clarke

With the new changes to the Cisco Certification portfolio, what has happened to the different categories of the CCNA certification? What should people do if they are already pursuing an existing Associate-level certification? What are the new exam topics for CCNA? To help us understand the answers to these and other questions, we interview Joe Clarke, a Distinguished Services Engineer with Cisco. Joe will walk us through the changes being made to the CCNA certification, and answer more frequently asked questions about the Cisco Certifications changes.  For more information, please visit the Next-Level Landing Page: http://cs.co/9006EIwFM
8/21/201919 minutes, 32 seconds
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Cisco Certifications Changes Part 6 - DevNet Certifications with Susie Wee

Cisco's certification and training program now includes DevNet certifications. To talk about what that means, we speak with Cisco DevNet Founder, Senior Vice President, and Chief Technology Officer Susie Wee. Susie walks us through why the Cisco DevNet certifications have been implemented, who these certifications are designed for, what kinds of skills these new certification offerings focus on, and when the topics for these certifications will become available. Finally, Susie talks about how to get started and references the links below that will help you learn more about the Cisco DevNet certifications. Next-Level Landing Page: http://cs.co/9006EIwFM Getting Started with Cisco DevNet: https://developer.cisco.com/startnow/ Cisco DevNet Page: https://developer.cisco.com/ Cisco DevNet Certification Page: https://developer.cisco.com/certification/
7/26/201928 minutes, 53 seconds
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Cisco Certification Changes, Part 5: Recertification and Continuing Education with Yusuf Bhaiji

In the final episode of this podcast series, we get to hear from Senior Manager for the Global Certifications team, Yusuf Bhaiji, as he talks about the February 2020 changes for recertification, which is always a hot topic when the certification portfolio updates. He also outlines the expanded Continuing Education program, which should be welcome news to all Cisco certification candidates. www.cisco.com/go/nextlevel
6/12/201913 minutes, 20 seconds
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Cisco Certification Changes, Part 4: Expert-Level (CCIE) Overview with Yusuf Bhaiji

The Cisco certifications podcast series continues with a deeper dive into the portfolio changes for expert-level certifications. Once again, we were able to sit down with the senior manager for the Global Certifications team, Yusuf Bhaiji, and let him share the exciting updates to these certifications in February 2020. Listen in. www.cisco.com/go/nextlevel
6/12/201928 minutes, 27 seconds
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Cisco Certifications Changes, Part 1: High-Level Overview with Yusuf Bhaiji

The Cisco Learning Network team is pleased to release this podcast in coordination with recent Cisco certification portfolio changes. This session is the first of a series of podcasts and starts at the beginning. We have invited Senior Manager for the Global Certifications team, Yusuf Bhaiji, to join us for a conversation about the changes to the Cisco certifications portfolio at a high level. In later podcasts, Yusuf will deep-dive into aspects of the changes, but this podcast is designed to give you a good first-look. www.cisco.com/go/nextlevel
6/10/201928 minutes, 46 seconds
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Cisco Certification Changes, Part 2: Associate-Level (CCNA) Overview with Yusuf Bhaiji

This is the second podcast on the changes to the Cisco Certification portfolio. Senior Manager for the Global Certifications team, Yusuf Bhaiji, talks about the what, the why and the when of changes to the CCNA. Highly recommended for associate level certification holders and those pursuing these certifications. www.cisco.com/go/nextlevel
6/10/201913 minutes, 19 seconds
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Cisco Certification Changes, Part 3: Professional-Level (CCNP) Overview with Yusuf Bhaiji

The series continues with part 3 where we get Senior Manager for the Global Certifications team, Yusuf Bhaiji, to speak directly to the changes in the Cisco Certifications portfolio at the professional level. There many exciting changes including: added flexibility, removal of prerequisites, incremental recognition and more.  www.cisco.com/go/nextlevel
6/10/201926 minutes, 49 seconds
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Introduction to FirePOWER Services and the Next-Generation Firewalls

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Omar Santos, Principal Engineer in the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) within Cisco's Security Research and Operations. Omar will provide a comprehensive overview of the Firepower Services that Cisco has recently developed. To view the full webinar this segment is from, and to view more Next-Generation Firewall Training Videos, please go to: http://cs.co/9002E5Vew
4/25/201916 minutes
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Introduction to Cisco ACI with Robert Burns

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Sr. Technical Leader within Cisco CX Robert Burns as he discusses Application Centric Infrastructure, which will include an explanation of various terminology associated with this technology, and how this new method is different from and more efficient than traditional networking.
1/22/201921 minutes, 14 seconds
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Designing and Deploying for Impact with Cisco SD-WAN

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Technical Leader Services Ali Shaikh as he discusses how to design and deploy for impact with Cisco SD-WAN. To view the full webinar this segment is from, and to view more Intent-Based Networking Training Videos to help you get started in your network intuitive career, please go to: http://cs.co/9005EEQMB
11/27/201810 minutes, 46 seconds
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Panel on Cybersecurity Jobs and Success

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Cybersecurity experts as they discuss how to succeed in a cybersecurity career. To view the full webinar this segment is from, and to view more CCNA Security Training videos to help you get started in your cybersecurity career, please go to: http://cs.co/9009D7771
10/23/201824 minutes, 34 seconds
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DNA Assurance - The Shortest Path to Network Innocence

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Cisco Press Author Tim Szigeti. To view the full webinar this segment is from, and to view more Software Defined Training videos to help you get started in your networking career, please go to: http://cs.co/9006DIhPO In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, Tim will explain the need for DNA Assurance in today's business environments, and begins by discussing some of the issues and challenges the typical network faces. Tim then covers how those challenges and issues affect individual employees from the front-line analyst to the expert, giving more reason for the demand of DNA Assurance.
9/5/201821 minutes, 18 seconds
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How to Be a Network Engineer in a Programmable Age with DevNet's Hank Preston

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Developer Evangelist Hank Preston of the Cisco DevNet team. To view the full webinar this segment is from, and to view more Software Defined Training videos to help you get started in your networking career, please go to: http://cs.co/9009DvDXv In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, Hank will walk you through the evolution of the network engineer's role in the industry, beginning with the interaction of physical appliances before virtualization. In addition, Hank will cover some programming and networking skills that are relevant today, and will also talk a little about the Open Systems Interconnection, or the OSI model. DevNet Resources: https://developer.cisco.com/site/devnet/home/index.gsp?utm_source=CLN
8/14/201817 minutes, 6 seconds
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Introduction to Types of Wireless Networks

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, you will get an introduction to the types of wireless networks and topologies that exist today. We hear from Bob Liggett, a wireless networking engineer and content developer for Cisco. The episode contains audio portions of a CCNA Wireless webinar series hosted by the Cisco Learning Network. To view the full webinar this segment is from, and more CCNA Wireless Training videos to help you get started in your networking career, please go to: http://cs.co/9001DoMsv
7/9/201813 minutes, 10 seconds
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Getting Started with Network Programmability

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Jason Davis, a distinguished engineer for Cisco on the Advanced Services Team. To view the full webinar this segment is from, and to view more CCIE/CCDE Evolving Technologies Training videos to help you get started in your networking career, please go to: http://cs.co/9005DgGi7 In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, find out what skills Jason thinks are the most important when starting out in network programmability during a CCIE/CCDE Evolving Technologies webinar series hosted by the Cisco Learning Network.
5/21/201814 minutes, 11 seconds
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Network Intuitive Innovation Overview

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Jason Gooley, a Technical Solutions Architect with the Worldwide Enterprise Networking team at Cisco. To view the full webinar this segment is from, and to view more Intent-Based Networking Training Videos to help you get started in your networking career, please go to: http://cs.co/9009DnhyP Jason recently spoke about the trends and challenges of today's enterprise networks during an Intent-Based Networking webinar series hosted by the Cisco Learning Network.
3/29/201812 minutes, 6 seconds
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Get Started on Your Data Center Career

In this episode of the Cisco Learning network Podcast, we hear from Karen Louie, who is a Portfolio Manager for Cisco Data Center certification and training. Karen recently spoke about what’s going on in the Data Center Environment and Infrastructure during a CCNA Data Center webinar series hosted by the Cisco Learning Network. And here are more Data Center Training videos to help you get started in your Data Center career: http://cs.co/9001DRK0F Please subscribe to The Cisco Learning Network Podcast, and rate us or leave a comment if you found this helpful. Thanks for listening!
2/15/20186 minutes, 56 seconds
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Network Security Threatscape Introduction and Overview

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from James Risler, senior manager of content development at Cisco. James recently spoke about the broad issues imposed by cyber threats that we see today during a CCNA Security webinar series, hosted by the Cisco Learning Network. And here are more Security Training Videos to help you get started in your Cyber Security career: http://cs.co/9007DRK0W Please subscribe to The Cisco Learning Network Podcast, and rate us or leave a comment if you found this helpful. Thanks for listening!
2/15/201811 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Hybrid Engineer Movement: Are You Part of It?

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Salman Asadullah, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering at NetNuvem. Salman recently spoke about the the need for something new in networking called the Hybrid Engineer during an SDN Training webinar series, hosted by the Cisco Learning Network. And here are more Cisco SDN Training videos to help you get started in your Network Engineering career: http://cs.co/9003DRK0c Please subscribe to The Cisco Learning Network Podcast, and rate us or leave a comment if you found this helpful. Thanks for listening!
2/15/201811 minutes, 13 seconds