Cisco’s Journey to DoD 8140 Accreditation 

Cisco’s Journey to DoD 8140 Accreditation 

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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Intern to DevNet Professional Certification: My Personal Journey

Intern to DevNet Professional Certification: My Personal Journey

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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Cloud Connectivity: Learn How to Connect the Cloud (The Right Way)

Cloud Connectivity: Learn How to Connect the Cloud (The Right Way)

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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CCIE Security Certification Exam Tips for Success

CCIE Security Certification Exam Tips for Success

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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Rev up for the Last Lap of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Rev up for the Last Lap of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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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Learning Partner Strategies Can Add Movement and Balance on Your Journey

Learning Partner Strategies Can Add Movement and Balance on Your Journey

“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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