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Bridging the Gap Unlock the Power of OT Skills in the Digital Age

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Bridging the Gap Unlock the Power of OT Skills in the Digital Age

When Hackers Shut Down the Factory Floor: Are Your OT Systems Protected? Imagine this: A major manufacturing plant grinds to a halt. Not because of a mechanical failure, but because of a sophisticated cyberattack targeting its Operational Technology (OT) systems. Production lines stop, critical infrastructure is compromised, and the financial and reputational damage is immense. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario; it’s a growing reality. As Skills and Training Product Managers at Cisco, we see firsthand…

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Learn with Cisco: Evolving for the Age of AI, Automation, and Cloud

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Learn with Cisco: Evolving for the Age of AI, Automation, and Cloud

Are your networking skills keeping pace with the rise of AI, automation, and cloud? If you’re feeling the pressure to upskill and stay relevant, you’re not alone. The tech landscape is evolving at warp speed, and traditional certifications may not be enough to prepare you for the challenges ahead. That’s why Cisco is launching a series of updates across learning and certifications, beginning with our new name: Learn with Cisco. We recognize that at the…

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Stop SMB Exploits and Advance Your Career in Cybersecurity

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Stop SMB Exploits and Advance Your Career in Cybersecurity

WannaCry. NotPetya. EternalBlue. These names mark some of the most devastating cyberattacks in history, and they all exploited flaws in Server Message Block (SMB). Knowing how to detect and defend against SMB vulnerabilities isn’t just smart cybersecurity—it’s essential for anyone serious about a career in the field. Why SMB exploits matter SMB is a network protocol used primarily by Microsoft for sharing files, printers, and other resources across the network. It allows users to read,…

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Accelerating Success: How Cisco and Partners Drive Cybersecurity Growth

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Accelerating Success: How Cisco and Partners Drive Cybersecurity Growth

What Makes a Partnership Truly Exceptional? Good partnerships are built on trust, reliability, and shared values. Great partnerships, however, go further. Every interaction with our channel partners is an opportunity to deepen trust, enhance transparency, and create lasting solutions. Cisco’s cybersecurity priorities drive exceptional partnerships by focusing on cybersecurity competencies [proficiencies], simplifying our portfolio, and expanding the market through ecosystem growth. Celebrating Our Cybersecurity Journey Let me start by reflecting on our progress in cybersecurity;…

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Agentic AI: A New Frontier for Network Engineers

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Agentic AI: A New Frontier for Network Engineers

When you first hear about MCP — Model Context Protocol, it sounds like something built for hardcore AI researchers. But here’s the reality: Network engineers and automation engineers are going to be some of the biggest users of it. In case you’re wondering why: MCP is how you make Large Language Models (LLMs) understand your network, your topology, your standards, your world. Without it? You’re just getting generic ChatGPT answers. With it? You’re creating Agentic…

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How We Leveraged Splunk to Solve Real Network Challenges

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How We Leveraged Splunk to Solve Real Network Challenges

May is Observability Month—the perfect time to learn about Splunk and Observability. Find out more in our latest episode of “What’s new with Cisco U.?” (Scroll to the end of the blog to watch now!) As part of the Cisco Infrastructure Operations team, we provide the interactive labs that users run on Cisco U. and use in instructor-led courses through Cisco and Cisco Learning Partners. We currently run two data centers that contain the delivery…

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5 Reasons Why Network Security Training Should Be Your Next Move

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5 Reasons Why Network Security Training Should Be Your Next Move

If you’re thinking about getting into tech or are already in it and considering your next step, network security training is one of the smartest moves you can make—and we have five powerful reasons to back that up. But before we dive in, you might be wondering, What’s the difference between ‘network security’ and cybersecurity?  (Don’t worry. We hear this question all the time.) Let’s define what “network security” refers to, specifically: “Network security” is a…

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Secure the network with Cisco AI Defense and Cisco U.

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Secure the network with Cisco AI Defense and Cisco U.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, streamlining workflows, and optimizing decision-making. However, as AI adoption grows, so do the risks associated with AI-driven cyber threats. AI systems present a brand-new attack surface for attackers, who are finding novel ways to manipulate AI models, poison training data, and exploit vulnerabilities in large language models (LLMs). To combat these evolving threats, Cisco has introduced Cisco AI Defense—a powerful, end-to-end security solution for enterprises that build, use, and…

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ECSS: Level up Your Security Stack with Splunk on Cisco

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ECSS: Level up Your Security Stack with Splunk on Cisco

Are you a Cisco Security customer seeking deeper, more centralized insights into your security posture? The Enhancing Cisco Security Solutions with Data Analytics (ECSS) Learning Path in Cisco U. is designed to help you do just that. This comprehensive Learning Path focuses on the powerful integration of Cisco Security products with Splunk, offering a streamlined approach to data analysis and a unified view of your security landscape. Too many dashboards, not enough insight Cisco products…

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Cisco U. Spotlight: Your Best Day of Learning is Waiting

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Cisco U. Spotlight: Your Best Day of Learning is Waiting

If you feel like the world of tech just entered a fast-forward time machine, you’re not alone. That’s why we’ve organized this year’s Cisco U. Spotlight on April 24, 2025, to share our vision of what’s ahead and help you learn the skills that matter most in the tech landscape of today AND tomorrow. Our themes: pillars of digital resilience Looking ahead to the strategies and technologies of the future is an essential part of…

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