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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 …
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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 d…
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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…
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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 sp…
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In this episode of the "What's the deal with" 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 va…
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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 evolut…
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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 Riikka’s career journey, the evolution of diversity and inclusion within the net…
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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 thi…
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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…
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“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 st…
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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 e…
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“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…
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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…
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"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'…
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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 certificati…
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“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 …
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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. - a digital learning platform built…
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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 T…
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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 En…
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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 t…
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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 t…
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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 strug…
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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 C…
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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 …
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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 eac…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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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 cand…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 t…
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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…
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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 ob…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 int…
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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 intereste…
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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 …
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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 th…
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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 ow…
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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 Infrastru…
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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/90…
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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.…
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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 Man…
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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, ho…
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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 …
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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 Clar…
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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 sk…
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