Each year, Cyber Monday has this amazing ability to sneak up on us. I’m willing to bet that I’m not the only one in the U.S. with that lingering summer-just-ended feeling. But folks, Cyber Monday 2023 is less than a week away. And if you’ve been a member of the Cisco learning community for a while now, then you already know: The Cyber Monday sale at the Cisco Learning Network Store is kind of a…
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Back in 2007, after months of intensive studying, I passed my first Cisco certification exam: the CCNA. I walked out of that testing center with tears streaming down my face, just like Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness. That CCNA certification was my ticket to kickstarting a new life and career in IT. The satisfaction of passing after two previous failed attempts was incredible. Little did I know then that this achievement was just…
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Career transformations take multiple forms and can occur at any stage of life. Technology is a great path for people who want to try something new, and Cisco Learning and Certifications offers an array of tools to help curious individuals grow their careers. Nate Haleen’s story is a perfect example of career transformation into tech. Five years ago, Nate was in the prefectures of Japan teaching English to local students. Today Nate is the software…
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The CIO for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has recently issued DoD Manual 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification & Management Program. This is a role-based approach to identify, develop, and qualify individuals who have federal work roles that align to the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF). The new 8140 mandate will impact a larger number of federal employees and contractors, additionally vendors supporting programs may also need to qualify. As the world of Cybersecurity…
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In 2020, I joined Cisco fresh out of college, which just so happened to align with the inaugural year of the Cisco DevNet certification track. It was the same year Cisco consolidated all of its CCNA certification tracks into one foundational certification. The CCNA was (and still is) part of our everyday language, thanks to its immense popularity, but it was the all-new DevNet technology track I found most intriguing. Cisco DevNet certifications focus on…
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A few years ago, you could be forgiven for not worrying about cloud computing and cloud providers, especially at the enterprise level. In fact, in your daily life, you might have only known “the cloud” as something that allowed you to binge-watch your favorite streaming series or enabled speedy response times on your mobile apps, whether you’re in Los Angeles, London, Lima, or Lagos. Nowadays–whether you know it or not–your enterprise is probably in the…
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Security is an ever-evolving technology that is necessary in every organization. That’s why Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security-certified individuals are in high demand. This year, we celebrate the CCIE program’s 30th anniversary. As the second-most sought-after CCIE certification, I’m here to offer tips to achieve the CCIE Security certificate by sharing my own certification journey as well as preparation for success. My CCIE Security journey I started my professional career at the Cisco Technical…
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Free training. Live webinars. Brand-new tutorials. A tech learning experience, unlike anything you’ve seen. Updated Cisco Security certification blueprints. All-new Cisco Multicloud Specialist Certifications. Sure, I’m probably biased (since I’m part of the marketing team behind the scenes), but you’ll be hard-pressed to find tech learning offers more exciting than those from Cisco Learning & Certifications—especially during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been our busiest one yet, with more offers and…
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“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” — Albert Einstein You don’t have to be a genius to know that getting and staying certified is in your best career interest. In my last blog, I talked about how Cisco Learning Partners resemble travel agents who can help you better plan your Cisco certification journey. Now, let’s take a look at how Learning Partners can help you keep moving,…
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Introduction Cloud computing services have grown exponentially in