The Implementing and Operating Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies learning path teaches essential skills to implement and manage Cisco collaboration solutions.

You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to configure users and endpoints, call controls, media resources, and identify and resolve quality issues for seamless communication and collaboration.

Module 1: Users and Endpoints
• Cisco Collaboration Solutions Architecture
• Call Signaling over IP Networks
• Cisco Unified CM LDAP
• Cisco Unified CM Provisioning Features.

Module 2: Call Admission Control
• Exploring Codecs
• Dial Plans and Endpoint Addressing
• Cloud Calling Hybrid Local Gateway
• Calling Privileges in Cisco Unified CM
• Toll Fraud Prevention
• Globalized Call Routing.

Module 3: Media Resources and Integrations
• Media Resources in Cisco Unified CM
• Webex Calling Dial Plan Features
• Webex App
• Cisco Unity Connection Integration
• Cisco Unity Connection Call Handlers
• Collaboration Edge Architecture.

Module 4: Quality of Service
• Quality Issues in Converged Networks
• QoS and QoS Models
• Classification and Marking
• Classification and Marking on Cisco Catalyst Switches.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Gain basic knowledge of Cisco Collaboration solutions and call controls.
• Learn to identify and use media resources in Cisco UCM.
• Understand and deploy Webex Calling within Cisco UCM.
• Understand and configure Cisco Unity Connection integration options and call handlers.
• Learn to identify and address quality issues in converged networks.
• Learn to configure classification and marking on Cisco Catalyst switches.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing collaboration solutions.

The Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications learning path teaches you the skills to effectively utilise and troubleshoot collaboration applications using Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Unified IM, Presence, Cloud Messaging, and Jabber.

You’ll also learn to streamline communications by leveraging Cisco Unified Attendant Console and call Recording and monitoring solutions.

Module 1: Cisco Unity Connection
• Cisco Unity Connection Integration
• Cisco Unity Connection Call Handlers
• Cisco Unity Connection Troubleshooting
• SSO for Cisco Unified Communications Applications.

Module 2: IM and Presence and Jabber
• Cisco IM and Presence and Cloud Messaging
• Cisco IM and Presence and Jabber Customization
• Cisco IM and Presence and Cisco Jabber Compliance and Message Archiving
• Webex App Troubleshooting.

Module 3: Other Cisco Applications
• Cisco Unified Attendant Console
• Call Recording and Monitoring.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Understand and implement Cisco Unity Connection integration, and call handlers.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues within Cisco Unity Connection.
• Describe SSO, SAML, and OAuth within Cisco collaboration applications.
• Learn to manage and customise Cisco IM, Presence, and Jabber for tailored communications.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to Cisco Webex phone control, voicemail, and app functionalities.
• How to integrate Cisco unified Attendant Console Advanced for enhanced communication management.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing collaboration solutions.

The Implementing Cisco Advanced Call Control and Mobility Services learning path covers advanced call control and mobility services.

You will learn how to use Cisco® Unified Communications Manager features to consolidate your communications infrastructure into a scalable, portable, and secure collaboration solution. These features include Globalised Call Routing, Global Dial Plan Replication, Cisco Unified Mobility, Cisco Extension Mobility, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) call routing, Call Admission Control, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express and Survivable Remote Site Telephony (SRST) gateway technologies, Cisco Unified Border Element Call deployments, signaling and media protocols, and features such as call coverage and time of day routing.

This learning path prepares you for the 300-815 CLACCM exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Collaboration Specialist – Collaboration Call Control and Mobility Implementation certification, and you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Collaboration certification.

Module 1: Cisco Unified Communications Manager Extended Services
• Signalling and Media Protocols
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Supplemental Services
• Call Coverage in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Module 2: Mobility and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Extension Mobility
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Unified Mobility
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express.

Module 3: Advanced Call Routing
• Globalised Call Routing
• Advanced Remote Site Survivability
• Call Admission Control in Cisco Unified Communications Manager
• URI Calling in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Module 4: Multisite Call Routing
• Multisite Cisco Unified Communications Manager Deployments
• Global Dial Plan Replication
• Cisco Unified Border Element.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Gain the skills to deploy advanced call control and mobility services in Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Call Manager Express (CME) and SRST, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express and advanced SRST gateway technologies, and Cisco Unified Border Element.
• Get the knowledge for protocols, solutions, and designs to acquire professional-level and expert-level networking roles.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing collaboration solutions.

The Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud and Edge Solutions learning path teaches you the skills to configure and secure Cisco’s collaboration cloud and edge solutions.

You’ll learn how to work with the Expressway Series, Unified Communications Manager, B2B solutions, Mobile and Remote Access, and to manage WebEx technologies.

Module 1: Basic Cisco Expressway Functionality
• Cisco Expressway Series
• Cisco Expressway Additional Features
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Expressway Series.

Module 2: Cisco Expressway Traversal Capabilities
• Cisco Collaboration Solutions for B2B
• B2B Communications Security
• Mobile and Remote Access Configuration
• Mobile and Remote Access Integration and Security.

Module 3: Cisco Webex and Hybrid Integrations
• Webex Control Hub and User Import
• Cisco Webex Hybrid Services.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Understand and configure Cisco Expressway Series.
• Gain knowledge of the interaction between Cisco Unified Communications manager and Expressway.
• Learn how to configure and understand security measures in Cisco’s B2B collaboration solutions.
• Configure Mobile and Remote Access solutions.
• Understand the integration and security aspects of Mobile and Remote Access.
• Gain basic knowledge of Cisco WebEx Control Hub operations, Hybrid services, and the user import processes.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing collaboration solutions.

Automating and Programming Cisco Collaboration Solutions v1.2 (CLAUTO 300-835) is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Collaboration Certification and DevNet Professional Certification.

This exam certifies a candidate’s knowledge of implementing applications that automate and extend Cisco Collaboration platforms, including programming concepts, APIs and automation protocols, and Python programming.

The course, Implementing Cisco Collaboration Automation Solutions, helps candidates to prepare for this exam.

Module 1: Network Programmability Foundation

Module 2: Unified Communication

Module 3: Cloud Collaboration

Module 4: Collaboration Endpoints

Module 5: Meetings.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Demonstrate your ability to automate Cisco Collaboration solutions for voice, video, and conferencing.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing collaboration solutions.

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies learning path teaches you the skills to deploy, manage, and secure Cisco data center core technologies.

Learn data center switching and routing protocols, multicast, overlay protocols, network infrastructure security, and Cisco ACI essentials.

Module 1: Cisco Routing and Switching Overview
• Implementing Data Center Switching Protocols
• Implementing First-Hop Redundancy Protocols
• Implementing Routing in Data Center
• Implementing Multicast in Data Center
• Implementing Data Center Overlay Protocols
• Implementing Network Infrastructure Security.

Module 2: Cisco ACI Essentials
• Describing Cisco Application-centric Infrastructure
• Describing Cisco ACI Building Blocks and VMM Domain Integration
• Describing Packet Flow in Data Center Network
• Describing Cisco Cloud Service and Deployment Models.

Module 3: Cisco Data Center Network Maintenance and Management Essentials
• Describing Data Center Network Infrastructure Management
• Explaining Cisco Network Assurance Concepts.

Module 4: Cisco Data Center Storage Essentials
• Implementing Fibre Channel Fabric
• Implementing Storage Infrastructure Services
• Implementing FCoE Unified Fabric
• Implementing Storage Infrastructure Security
• Describing Data Center Storage Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations.

Module 5: Cisco UCS Essentials
• Describing Cisco UCS Server Form Factors
• Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Network Connectivity
• Implementing Cisco Unified Computing Server Abstraction
• Implementing Cisco Unified Computing SAN Connectivity
• Implementing Cisco Unified Computing System Security
• Introducing Cisco HyperFlex Systems
• Describing Data Center Unified Computing Management, Maintenance and Operations.

Module 6: Cisco Data Center Automation Essentials
• Implementing Cisco Data Center Automation and Scripting Tools
• Describing Cisco Integration with Automation and Orchestration Software Platforms
• Describing Cisco Data Center Automation and Orchestration Technologies.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Implement routing and switching protocols for optimal network performance.
• Learn about managing and maintaining data center network infrastructure.
• Implement and manage Cisco data center storage essentials.
• Explore the essentials of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).
• Understand the management, maintenance, and operations of data center unified computing.
• Explore and deploy automation and scripting tools for data center environments with Cisco ACI.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

The Designing Cisco Data Center Infrastructure learning path teaches you to master design and deployment options focused on Cisco® data center solutions and technologies across network, compute, virtualisation, storage area networks, automation, and security.

Module 1: Cisco Data Center Network Design
• Describing High Availability on Layer 2
• Designing Layer 3 Connectivity
• Designing Data Center Topologies
• Designing Data Center Interconnects with Cisco OTV
• Describing Locator/ID Separation Protocol
• Describing VXLAN Overlay Networks
• Describing Hardware and Device Virtualisation
• Describing Cisco FEX Options.

Module 2: Cisco Data Center Compute Design
• Describing Cisco UCS Servers and Use Cases
• Describing Fabric Interconnect Connectivity
• Describing Hyperconverged and Integrated Systems
• Describing Cisco UCS Manager Systemwide Parameters
• Describing Pools for Service Profiles
• Describing Policies for Service Profiles
• Describing Network-Specific Adapters and Policies
• Describing Templates in Cisco UCS Manager.

Module 3: Cisco Data Center Storage
• Describing Storage and RAID Options
• Describing Fibre Channel Concepts
• Describing Fibre Channel Topologies
• Describing FCoE.

Module 4: Cisco Data Center Automation Design
• Describing Management and Orchestration
• Describing SAN Management and Orchestration
• Designing Data Center Automation.

Module 5: Cisco Data Center Security Design
• Describing Basic Data Center Security
• Describing Advanced Data Center Security
• Describing Storage Security
• Describing Cisco UCS RBAC.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Use design practices for the Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®) solution based on Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series servers, Cisco UCS Manager, and Cisco Unified Fabric.
• Gain design experience with network management technologies, including Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), and Cisco UCS Director.
• Apply theoretical content as well as design-oriented case studies in the form of activities.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

The Troubleshooting Cisco Data Center Infrastructure learning path shows you how to troubleshoot LAN, SAN, Cisco® Data Center Unified Fabric, Cisco Unified Computing System™ (Cisco UCS®), and Cisco Application-Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®).

Module 1: Troubleshooting Foundation
• Describing the Troubleshooting Process
• Understanding the CLI Troubleshooting Tools
• Troubleshooting VLANs and PVLANs
• Troubleshooting Port Channels and Virtual Port Channels
• Troubleshooting VXLAN.

Module 2: Troubleshooting LAN Issues
• Troubleshooting Routing and High-Availability Protocols
• Troubleshooting Data Center LAN Security
• Troubleshooting Platform-Specific Issues.

Module 3: Troubleshooting SAN Issues
• Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Interfaces
• Troubleshooting Fibre Channel Fabric Services
• Troubleshooting NPV Mode
• Troubleshooting FCoE.

Module 4: Troubleshooting UCS
• Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Architecture and Initialisation
• Troubleshooting Cisco UCS Configuration
• Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series Servers
• Troubleshooting Cisco UCS B-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity
• Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series Servers
• Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series LAN and SAN Connectivity
• Troubleshooting Cisco UCS C-Series and Cisco UCS Manager Integration.

Module 5: Troubleshooting Specific UCS Configurations and Connectivity
• Exploring the Tools and Methodologies for Troubleshooting Cisco ACI
• Troubleshooting Automation and Scripting Tools
• Troubleshooting Programmability.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Use methodologies and tools to identify issues that may occur in data center network architecture.
• Practice troubleshooting installation, configuration, and interconnectivity issues on Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) switches.
• Practice troubleshooting Cisco Nexus switches.
• Practice troubleshooting Cisco Fabric Extenders (FEXs), Cisco UCS, Cisco ACI, and more.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure learning path teaches you how to deploy and manage Cisco ACI, covering topics such as fabric infrastructure, policy models, management, packet forwarding, external network connectivity, and integrations.

Module 1: Cisco ACI Fundamentals
• Cisco ACI Fabric Infrastructure and Basic Concepts
• Cisco ACI Policy Model Logical Constructs
• Cisco ACI Management.

Module 2: Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding and External Network Connectivity
• Cisco ACI Basic Packet Forwarding
• External Network Connectivity.

Module 3: Cisco ACI Integrations
• VMM Integration
• Layer 4 to Layer 7 Integrations.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Explore Cisco ACI fabric infrastructure and understand the basics of ACI for effective management.
• Gain an understanding of the logical constructs in Cisco ACI’s policy model for efficient policy configuration and management.
• Learn how to effectively manage and troubleshoot the Cisco ACI environment, including access policies, monitoring, and automation.
• Understand the fundamentals of basic packet forwarding within Cisco ACI, including configuration and troubleshooting techniques.
• Discover how to establish seamless external network connectivity within Cisco ACI, integrating with Layer 2 and Layer 3 external networks.
• Explore the integration of Cisco ACI with VMMs to effectively manage virtualised environments.
• Learn to integrate Layer 4 to Layer 7 services within Cisco ACI for enhanced network services and security.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

The Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure–Advanced learning path teaches you advanced skills in Cisco ACI.

Topics include advanced packet forwarding, policy and tenant configuration, integration with traditional networks and Service Graph PBR, and multi-pod and multisite deployment techniques.

Module 1: Cisco ACI Advanced Packet Forwarding and Policy Configuration
• Cisco ACI Advanced Packet Forwarding
• Advanced Cisco ACI Policy and Tenant Configuration.

Module 2: Cisco ACI Integrations
• Traditional Network Implementation in Cisco ACI
• Cisco ACI Service Graph PBR.

Module 3: Cisco ACI Multi-pod and Multisite Deployment
• Cisco ACI Multi-Pod Deployment
• Cisco ACI MultiSite.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Learn to optimise data flow with advanced packet forwarding techniques in Cisco ACI.
• Understand how to customise network policies and tenant configurations for enhanced control in Cisco ACI.
• Develop expertise to integrate traditional networks into Cisco ACI for seamless connectivity.
• Learn to use Cisco ACI Service Graph PBR to enhance Layer 4 to Layer 7 service integration.
• Understand multi-pod deployment techniques in Cisco ACI for enhanced scalability.
• Understand how to extend Cisco ACI across multiple sites with multisite deployment capabilities.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

The Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) Learning Path teaches you programming concepts and tools for implementing Cisco data center automation.

You’ll learn how to work with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®) and Cisco ACI App Center, Cisco Nexus® (Cisco NX-OS) programmability and telemetry, Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS®), and Cisco Nexus® Dashboard Fabric Controller, as well as use Python and Ansible to deploy automated and programmable infrastructure for a Cisco data center in Kubernetes and Terraform.

Module 1: Cisco Data Center Compute Automation
• Automating Cisco UCS Using Developer Tools.

Module 2: Cisco Data Center ACI Automation
• Describing the Cisco ACI Policy Model
• Describing the Cisco APIC REST API
• Using Python to Interact with the Cisco ACI REST API
• Using Ansible to Automate Cisco ACI
• Describing Cisco ACI App Center and Kubernetes Integration
• Understanding Terraform for Cisco ACI.

Module 3: Cisco Data Center NX-OS Automation
• Introducing Cisco NX-OS Programmability
• Implementing On-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS
• Implementing Off-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS.

Module 4: Cisco Data Center Orchestration
• Describing Day-Zero Provisioning with Cisco NX-OS
• Understanding Model-Driven Telemetry
• Describing Cisco NDFC
• Describing Cisco Intersight.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Discover how to use Python to interact with the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and ACI representational state transfer (REST) APIs.
• Examine how to use Ansible to automate Cisco ACI.
• Learn how to perform day-zero provisioning with Cisco NX-OS.
• Gain an understanding of Cisco Intersight and its capabilities.
• Explore how to automate Cisco UCS using developer tools.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) learning path provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network.

It introduces you to overlay network design through SD-Access and SD-WAN solutions and teaches you to implement security principles and automation and programmability within an enterprise network.

This learning path helps prepare you to take the 350-401 ENCOR exam, which is part of the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure and CCIE Enterprise Wireless certifications. This version is aligned to the updated version of the 350-401 exam, version 1.1.

Module 1: Network Switching
• Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture
• Cisco Switching Paths
• Implementing Campus LAN Connectivity
• Building Redundant Switched Topology
• Implementing Network Redundancy
• Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation
• Introducing QoS.

Module 2: Network Routing
• Explaining EIGRP
• Implementing OSPF
• Optimising OSPF
• Exploring EBGP
• Introducing Multicast Protocols
• Implementing NAT.

Module 3: Network Security
• Implementing Infrastructure Security
• Exploring Enterprise Network Security Architecture
• Implementing Secure Access Control.

Module 4: Wireless Networking
• Explaining Wireless Principles
• Examining Wireless Deployment Options
• Exploring Wireless Roaming and Location Services
• Examining Wireless AP Operation
• Implementing Wireless Client Authentication
• Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity.

Module 5: Virtualisation and Network Services
• Introducing Virtualisation Protocols and Techniques
• Exploring Virtual Private Networks and Interfaces
• Implementing Network Services
• Using Network Analysis Tools.

Module 6: Programmability
• Discovering the Basics of Python Programming
• Introducing Network Programmability Protocols.

Module 7: Software-defined Networking
• Exploring Cisco DNA Center-Network Automation and Management
• Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution
• Exploring the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution
• Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Configure and implement identified solutions by applying planned implementation processes using Cisco IOS Software commands and applications.
• Verify appropriate show and debug commands and applications to ensure correct solution implementation and performance.
• Troubleshoot appropriate show and debug commands and applications to identify the cause of basic-level network issues and correctly implement a solution that ensures that the network is performing as desired.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.

The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services learning path gives you the knowledge you need to install, operate, manage, and troubleshoot an enterprise network.

Over the course of this learning path, you’ll build the skills necessary to ensure the smooth and effective operation of these networks.

Completing this learning path will prepare you to take the Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (300-410 ENARSI) exam. When you pass this exam, you will earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation certification, which is also part of the CCNP Enterprise certification.

Module 1: Layer 3 Technologies – EIGRP
• Implementing EIGRP
• Optimising EIGRP
• Troubleshooting EIGRP.

Module 2: Layer 3 Technologies – OSPF
• Implementing OSPF
• Optimising OSPF
• Troubleshooting OSPF.

Module 3: Routing Manipulation
• Configuring Redistribution
• Troubleshooting Redistribution
• Implementing Path Control.

Module 4: Layer 3 Technologies – BGP
• Implementing IBGP
• Optimising BGP
• Implementing MP-BGP
• Troubleshooting BGP.

Module 5: MPLS and VPN Technologies
• Exploring MPLS
• Introducing MPLS L3 VPN Architecture
• Introducing MPLS L3 VPN Routing
• Configuring VRF-Lite
• Implementing DMVPN.

Module 6: Infrastructure Security and Services
• Implementing DHCP
• Introducing IPv6 First Hop Security
• Securing Cisco Routers
• Troubleshooting Infrastructure Security and Services
• Troubleshooting with DNA Center Assurance.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• How to install, configure, and operate enterprise networks.
• To troubleshoot enterprise networks with a focus on advanced routing and services.
• To implement Layer 3 technologies, routing manipulation, VPN technology, network infrastructure, and network security solutions.
• To demonstrate advanced knowledge of enterprise networking tools, technologies, and concepts.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.

The Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions learning path helps you design, deploy, configure, and manage the Cisco Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) solution in a large-scale network, including how to migrate from legacy WAN to Cisco SD-WAN.

You will learn best practices for configuring routing protocols in the data center and the branch, and how to implement advanced control, data, and application-aware policies.

This learning path also covers Cisco SD-WAN deployment and migration options, placement of controllers, how to deploy WAN Edge devices, multicast and quality of service (QoS), how to configure Direct Internet Access (DIA) breakout, and how to deploy a Multi-Region Cisco SD-WAN fabric.

You will also learn about the various Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE) traffic optimisation capabilities.

Finally, the learning path looks at the different Cisco SD-WAN security options available. This learning path supports those seeking the CCNP Enterprise certification or the ENSDWI Specialist certification by passing the 300-415 exam.

Module 1: Cisco SD-WAN Deployment and Onboarding
• Exploring the Cisco SD-WAN Architecture
• Examine Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Options
• Deploy WAN Edge Devices
• Manage Device Configuration.

Module 2: Cisco SD-WAN Routing and Redundancy
• Explore Redundancy, High Availability and Scalability
• Enable Service-side and Transport-side Routing.

Module 3: Cisco SD-WAN Policies
• Explore Cisco SD-WAN Policy Configuration Basics
• Define Advanced Control Policies
• Define Advanced Data Policies
• Implement Application Quality of Experience
• Implement Application-Aware Routing.

Module 4: Cisco SD-WAN Cloud and Security
• Examining Direct Internet Access and Cloud Deployment Options
• Explore Cisco SD-WAN Security.

Module 5: Cisco SD-WAN Design and Management
• Design and Migrate to Cisco SD-WAN
• Perform Cisco SD-WAN Network Management and Troubleshooting
• Examine Cisco SD-WAN Multicast Support.

By the end of the course you should be able to:

• Establish a transport-independent WAN for lower cost and higher flexibility.
• Provide secure end-to-end segmentation for protecting critical enterprise compute resources.
• Extend seamlessly into the public cloud.
• Optimise the user experience for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.

The Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks learning path provides mid- to senior-level network administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to design an enterprise network.

This learning path is intended to be a deep dive into enterprise network design and an expansion of the topics covered in the previous offering.

This learning path helps prepare you to take the 300-420 ENSLD version 1.1 exam, which is part of the CCNP Enterprise, Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Design certification.

Module 1: Advanced Routing Designs
• Designing EIGRP Routing
• Designing OSPF Routing
• Designing IS-IS Routing
• Designing BGP Routing and Redundancy
• Exploring BGP Address Families and Attributes.

Module 2: Designing Enterprise Campus LAN
• Designing an Enterprise Campus LAN
• Designing Layer 2 Campus
• Designing Layer 3 Campus.

Module 3: SD-Access Design
• Discovering the Cisco SD-Access Architecture
• Exploring Cisco SD-Access Fabric Design
• Exploring Cisco SD-Access Site Design Strategy and Considerations.

Module 4: Designing WAN and IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing Designs
• Discovering Service Provider-Managed VPNs
• Designing Enterprise-Managed VPNs
• Designing WAN Resiliency
• Designing an IPv4 Address Plan
• Exploring IPv6
• Deploying IPv6.

Module 5: SD-WAN Design
• Examining Cisco SD-WAN Architectures
• Examining Cisco SD-WAN Deployment Design Considerations
• Examining Cisco SD-WAN-NAT and Hybrid Design Considerations
• Designing Cisco SD-WAN Routing and High Availability.

Module 6: Design LAN and WAN QoS and Multicast Design
• Understanding QoS
• Designing LAN and WAN QoS
• Introducing Multicast
• Exploring Multicast with PIM-SIM
• Designing Rendezvous Point Distribution Solutions.

Module 7: Automation
• Introducing Network APIs and Protocols
• Exploring YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and Model-Driven Telemetry.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Implement advanced addressing and routing solutions.
• Use the skills, technologies, and best practices needed to design enterprise networks.
• Implement advanced enterprise campus networks, WAN, and security services.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.

The Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks learning path introduces you to concepts you need to know when planning advanced designs of Cisco wireless products.

The learning path covers design specifics from scenario design concepts, through the installation phase, and into post-deployment validation.

This learning path prepares you for the ENWLSD exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Enterprise Wireless Design Specialist certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Enterprise certification.

Module 1: Enterprise Wireless Network Technology Foundations
• Structured Wireless Design Methodology
• Wireless Industry Protocols and Standards
• The Science of Wireless Technology
• Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features
• Cisco Mobility and Roaming.

Module 2: Enterprise Wireless Network Design
• Wireless Design Process
• Wireless Network Design for Specific Applications
• Wireless Network Design for Specific Verticals
• Bridging and Mesh in Wireless Networks
• Special Considerations in Advanced Wireless Designs
• Cisco CMX and Cisco Spaces.

Module 3: Enterprise Wireless Network Design Tools
• Site Survey Processes
• Wireless Network Design with Third-Party Tools.

Module 4: Enterprise Wireless Network Design Validation
• Wireless Network Validation Processes
• Completing the Wireless Design Project.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.

The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks learning path helps you implement network settings to provide a secure wireless network infrastructure and troubleshoot any related issues.

The goal of this learning path is to prepare you to secure and implement the wireless infrastructure, and use Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI), Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Spaces, and Cisco Connect Mobile Experience to monitor and troubleshoot network issues.

This learning path provides you with hands-on labs to reinforce concepts including deploying Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Release IOS XE Bengaluru 17.6.3, Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center Release 2.3.3, Cisco Prime Infrastructure Release 3.5, Cisco Spaces, Cisco CMX Release 10.5, features, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Release 3.0.

This learning path prepares you for the 300-430 ENWLSI exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Wireless Implementation certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Enterprise certification.

Module 1: Secure and Monitor Wireless Networks
• Secure the Wireless Network Infrastructure
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Wireless Networks
• Monitor Wireless Networks with Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Monitor Wireless Networks with Cisco Catalyst Center.

Module 2: Secure Client Connectivity
• Implement 802.1X Authentication
• Configure Cisco FlexConnect
• Implement Guest Access
• Monitor and Troubleshoot Client Connectivity.

Module 3: QoS in Wireless Networks
• Implement QoS in Wireless Networks
• Implement Cisco AVC in Wireless Networks
• Implement Multicast Services
• Troubleshoot QoS.

Module 4: Wireless Location Based Services
• Deploy Cisco Spaces and Cisco CMX
• Implement Location Services
• Monitor Wireless Networks with Cisco Spaces and Cisco CMX.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Gain the skills to secure the wireless infrastructure, implement the wireless infrastructure, and use Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI), Cisco Spaces, and Cisco Connected Mobile Experience (CMX) to monitor and troubleshoot network issues.
• Get the knowledge for protocols, solutions, and designs to acquire professional-level and expert-level enterprise roles.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.

The Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions learning path teaches you to implement Cisco Enterprise automated solutions, including programming concepts, orchestration, telemetry, and automation tools.

It also highlights the tools and benefits of leveraging programmability and automation in the Cisco-powered Enterprise Campus and WAN and introduces you to platforms, including IOS XE, Cisco DNA Center, and Cisco Meraki.

Completing this learning path will prepare you for the 300-435 ENAUTO exam, which fulfils the concentration exam requirement of the Cisco Certified DevNet Professional and CCNP Enterprise certifications.

Module 1: Implementing Automation for Meraki Devices
• Automating Cisco Meraki
• Implementing Meraki Integration APIs.

Module 2: Implementing Automation for Enterprise Networks-IOS XE based Cisco Devices
• Network Programmability Foundation
• Automating APIs and Protocols
• Managing Configuration with Python and Ansible
• Implementing On-box Programmability and Automation with Cisco IOS XE Software
• Implementing Model-Driven Telemetry
• Day-zero Provisioning with Cisco IOS XE Software.

Module 3: Implementing Automation for Cisco DNA Center Operations
• Implementing Automation in Enterprise Networks
• Building Cisco DNA Center Automation with Python
• Automating Operations using Cisco DNA Center.

Module 4: Implementing Automation for SD-WAN
• Introducing Cisco SD-WAN Programmability
• Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Python
• Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Ansible.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• How to use modern programming languages to automate, streamline, and enhance business operations.
• How to customise tools, methods and processes to improve network performance and agility.
• How to utilise APIs and software development toolkits to automate network solutions.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.

The Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity learning path will help you develop the skills required to design and implement enterprise cloud connectivity solutions.

You will learn how to leverage both private and public internet-based connectivity to extend the enterprise network to cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

You will explore the basic concepts surrounding public cloud infrastructure and how services like Software as a Service (SaaS), Direct Internet Access (DIA), and Cisco Umbrella can be integrated.

You will practice how to analyse and recommend connectivity models that are scalable, resilient, secure, and provide the best quality of experience for users.

You will learn to implement both Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) and Software-Defined Wide-Area Network (SD-WAN) cloud connectivity, as well as build overlay routing with Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).

You will also implement control and data policies across the SD-WAN fabric and integrate Cisco Umbrella cloud security.

Finally, you will practice troubleshooting cloud connectivity issues relating to IPsec, SD-WAN, routing, application performance, and policy application.

Module 1: Describe Public Cloud Connectivity Architecture Models
• Public Cloud Fundamentals
• Internet-based Connectivity to Public Cloud
• Private Connectivity to Public Cloud
• SaaS Connectivity.

Module 2: Describe Public Cloud Connectivity Design Best Practices
• Resilient and Scalable Public Cloud Connectivity
• Cloud-native Security Policies
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements.

Module 3: Implement Internet-based Public Cloud Connectivity
• Internet-based Public Cloud Connectivity
• Overlay Routing Deployment.

Module 4: Implement Cisco SD-WAN Public Cloud Connectivity
• Cisco SD-WAN Internet-based Cloud Connectivity
• Cisco SD-WAN Cloud Security
• Cloud OnRamp for SAAS
• Cisco SD-WAN Policies
• Application Quality of Experience.

Module 5: Diagnose Public Cloud Connectivity
• Internet-based Public Cloud Connectivity Diagnostics
• Overlay Routing Diagnostics
• Cisco SD-WAN Public Cloud Connectivity Diagnostics.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Learn how to successfully design and implement enterprise cloud connectivity solutions.
• Gain leading-edge skills for high-demand responsibilities focused on cloud connectivity solutions.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialized field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.

The Designing and Implementing Enterprise Network Assurance learning path is designed to enrich and expand your knowledge and skills in the realm of enterprise network assurance and management.

This learning path is structured into four different tracks, collectively encompassing a broad spectrum of network assurance and monitoring aspects.

You will acquire the skills not just to utilise these solutions effectively, but also to deploy, configure, and manage them in your network environments. This includes learning about the initial setup, fine-tuning for optimal performance, and conducting day-to-day (Day 2) operations that ensure continuous, seamless network assurance.

This learning path prepares you for the 300-445 ENNA v1.0 exam. If passed, you earn the Enterprise Network Assurance Specialist certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification.

Module 1: Enterprise Network Assurance
• Enterprise Network Assurance Overview
• Introduction to Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance
• Introduction to Cisco AppDynamics
• Introduction to Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Assurance
• Introduction to Cisco ThousandEyes.

Module 2: Cisco ThousandEyes Implementation and Configuration
• Enterprise Agents Deployment
• BGP, Network, DNS, and Voice Tests Configuration
• Web Layer Tests Configuration
• Endpoint Agent
• System Administration.

Module 3: Cisco ThousandEyes Data Analysis, Insights, and Alerts
• Network Troubleshooting with Cisco ThousandEyes
• Internet Insights
• Alerts and Dashboards Configuration
• Monitoring Solutions.

Module 4: Cisco Meraki Network Assurance
• Cisco Meraki Network Assurance
• Cisco Meraki Insight.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Position different assurance products from Cisco portfolio.
• Install, configure, and manage Cisco ThousandEyes solution.
• Utilise Cisco ThousandEyes to perform network troubleshooting.
• Configure and leverage Meraki Insight and available dashboard tools to manage network assurance in Meraki environments.
• Gain knowledge for protocols, solutions, and designs to acquire professional-level and expert-level enterprise roles.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) Learning Path helps you gain the skills and technologies needed to implement core Cisco security solutions.

This Learning Path will ready you to provide advanced threat protection against cybersecurity attacks and prepare you for senior-level security roles.

This Learning Path prepares you for the 350-701 SCOR v1.1 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Core certification and satisfy the core exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security certifications.

Module 1: Network Security Controls Core Skills
• Network Security Technologies
• Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Deployment
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence Basics
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence IPS, Malware, and File Policies
• Cisco Secure Email Gateway Basics
• Cisco Secure Email Gateway Policy Configuration
• Cisco Secure Web Appliance Deployment.

Module 2: Endpoints and Systems Core Skills
• Common Endpoint Attacks
• Cisco Umbrella Deployment
• Endpoint Security Technologies
• Cisco Secure Endpoint.

Module 3: Identity Access Management Core Skills
• Cisco Secure Network Access Solutions
• 802.1X Authentication
• 802.1X Authentication Configuration.

Module 4: Secure Transport Core Skills
• VPN Technologies and Cryptography Concepts
• Cisco Secure Site-to-Site VPN Solutions
• Cisco IOS VTI-Based Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs
• Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs on the Cisco Secure Firewall ASA and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Cisco Secure Remote Access VPN Solutions
• Remote-Access SSL VPNs on the Cisco Secure Firewall ASA and Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence.

Module 5: Secure Network Infrastructure and Telemetry Core Skills
• Network Infrastructure Protection
• Control Plane Security Solutions
• Layer 2 Data Plane Security Controls
• Layer 3 Data Plane Security Controls
• Management Plane Security Controls
• Traffic Telemetry Methods
• Cisco Secure Network Analytics Deployment.

Module 6: Cloud Security Concepts Core Skills
• Cloud Computing and Cloud Security
• Cloud Security
• Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics Deployment
• Software-Defined Networking.

Module 7: Network Security Core Skills
• Describe Information Security Concepts
• Describe Common TCP/IP Attacks
• Describe Common Network Application Attacks.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Secure networks, cloud infrastructure, and content.
• Provide endpoint protection and secure network access.
• Enable visibility and enforcement.
• Deploy powerful security tools, such as Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Firewall.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

There are two recommended training offers to help you prepare for the 300-710 SNCF exam.

When preparing, it is recommended that you start with the Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF) training, followed by the Securing Data Center Networks and VPNs with Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (SFWIPA) training offering.

SPWIPF:

The Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention learning path equips you with the skills to effectively manage the Cisco Secure Firewall.

You’ll gain an understanding of Cisco Secure Firewall architecture and deployment, base configuration, packet processing and advanced options, and conducting Secure Firewall administration troubleshooting.

SPWIPA:

The Advanced Techniques for Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention learning path shows you how to deploy Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense system and its features as a data center network firewall or as an Internet Edge firewall with Virtual Private Network (VPN) support.

You will learn how to configure identity-based policies, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) decryption, remote-access VPN, and site-to-site VPN before moving on to advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) configuration and event management, integrations with other systems, and advanced troubleshooting.

You will also learn how to automate configuration and operations of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense system using programmability and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and how to migrate configuration from Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA).

This learning path prepares you for the 300-710 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF) exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Security Firepower certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) Security certification.

Module 1: Cisco Secure Firewall Architecture and Deployment
• Introducing Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Describing Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence Deployment Options
• Describing Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence Management Options.

Module 2: Cisco Secure Firewall Base Configuration
• Configuring Basic Network Settings on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring High Availability on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring Auto Network Address Translation on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence.

Module 3: Packet Processing and Advanced Inspection
• Describing Packet Processing and Policies on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring Discovery Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring Prefilter Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring Access Control Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring Security Intelligence on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring File Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring Intrusion Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence.

Module 4: Secure Firewall Administration and Troubleshooting
• Performing Basic Threat Analysis on Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center
• Managing Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence System
• Troubleshooting Basic Traffic Flow
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence Device Manager.

Module 1: Cisco Secure Firewall Advanced Firewall Configurations
• Reviewing Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence Functionalities
• Describing Advanced Deployments on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring Advanced Device Settings on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring Dynamic Routing on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring Advanced NAT on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence.

Module 2: Advanced Snort Configurations and Features
• Configuring SSL Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Deploying Identity-Based Policies on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Configuring Advanced Access Control Settings on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence.

Module 3: Cisco Secure Firewall VPN Technologies
• Deploying Remote Access VPN on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Deploying Site-to-Site VPN on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence.

Module 4: Cisco Secure Firewall Administration, Integration, and Troubleshooting
• Describing Advanced Event Management Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Describing Integrations on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Troubleshooting Advanced Traffic Flow on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Automating Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence
• Migrating to Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Understand how to deploy and manage Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence system.
• Learn to configure network settings on Cisco Secure Firewall.
• Understand the packet processing flow and policy types used in Cisco Secure Firewall for traffic control and inspection.
• Learn to configure policies within Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence.
• Identify and troubleshoot common issues related to traffic flow, connectivity, packet drops, and performance bottlenecks on the Cisco Secure Firewall.
• Learn to use the Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence Manager to streamline deployment and simplify policy management.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Attain advanced knowledge of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence technology.
• Gain competency and skills required to implement and manage a Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence system regardless of platform.
• Learn detailed information on policy management, traffic flow through the system, and the system architecture.
• Deploy and manage many of the advanced features available in the Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defence system.
• Gain knowledge for protocols, solutions, and designs to acquire professional-level and expert-level data center roles.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

The Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine learning path teaches you to deploy and use the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), an identity and access control policy platform that simplifies the delivery of consistent, highly secure access control across wired, wireless, and VPN connections.

Completing this learning path will help you prepare for the Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (300-715 SISE) exam and earn your Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Identity Management Implementation certification. Passing this exam can also fulfil the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Security certification.

Module 1: Architecture and Deployment
• Introducing Cisco ISE Architecture
• Introducing Cisco ISE Deployment.

Module 2: ISE Policy Enforcement
• Introducing Cisco ISE Policy Enforcement Components
• Introducing Cisco ISE Policy Configuration
• Troubleshooting Cisco ISE Policy and Third-Party NAD Support
• Exploring Cisco TrustSec.

Module 3: ISE Access Management
• Web Auth and Guest Services
• Configuring Hotspots and Guest Portals
• Cisco ISE BYOD
• Working with Network Access Devices.

Module 4: ISE Profiler
• Cisco ISE Profiler
• Introducing Profiling Best Practices and Reporting.

Module 5: ISE Endpoint Compliance
• Introducing Cisco ISE Endpoint Compliance Services
• Configuring Client Posture Services and Compliance.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Implement Cisco ISE, including policy enforcement, profiling services, web authentication, guest access services, and more.
• Know how to use Cisco ISE to gain visibility into your network.
• Know how to use Cisco ISE to streamline your security policy management and contribute to operational efficiency.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

The Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance learning path shows you how to deploy and use Cisco® Email Security Appliance to establish protection for your email systems against phishing, business email compromise, and ransomware, and to help streamline email security policy management.

Module 1: ESA Architecture and Deployment
• Describing the Cisco Email Security Appliance
• Controlling Sender and Recipient Domains.

Module 2: ESA Policy Enforcement
• Controlling Spam with Talos SenderBase and Anti-Spam
• Using Anti-Virus and Outbreak Filters
• Using Mail Policies
• Using Content Filters
• Using Message Filters
• Preventing Data Loss.

Module 3: Message Authentication and Encryption
• Using LDAP
• Describing SMTP Session Authentication
• Using Email Authentication
• Using Email Encryption.

Module 4: ESA Administration
• Administering the Cisco Email Security Appliance
• Using System Quarantines and Delivery Methods
• Centralised Management Using Clusters
• Testing and Troubleshooting.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Implement, troubleshoot, and administer Cisco Email Security Appliance.
• Learn key capabilities, such as advanced malware protection, spam blocking, and anti-virus protection.
• Learn about outbreak filtering, encryption, quarantines, and data loss prevention.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

The Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance learning path shows you how to implement Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA), powered by Cisco Talos, to provide advanced protection for business email and control against web security threats.

You’ll learn how to deploy proxy services, use the solution’s anti-malware features, and more.

Module 1: Cisco WSA Architecture, Deployment, and Administration
• Cisco WSA Overview
• Proxy Services
• Cisco WSA Authentication
• Administration and Troubleshooting.

Module 2: Cisco WSA Policy Enforcement
• Decryption Policies
• Differentiated Traffic Access Policies and Identification Profiles
• Defending Against Malware
• Acceptable Use Control Settings
• Data Security and Data Loss Prevention.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Implement Cisco WSA to secure web gateways, provide malware protection, and use policy controls to address the challenges of securing and controlling web traffic.
• Gain valuable hands-on skills focused on web security.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

The Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks learning path teaches you how to implement, configure, monitor, and support enterprise virtual private network (VPN) solutions and builds the knowledge and skills necessary to deploy and troubleshoot tools for security, remote access, and increased privacy.

Completing this course will prepare you to take the Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (300-730 SVPN) exam and fulfil the concentration exam requirement of the CCNP Service Provider certification.

Module 1: Site-to-Site
• Introducing VPN Technology Fundamentals
• Implementing Site-to-Site VPN Solutions
• Implementing Cisco IOS Site-to-Site FlexVPN Solutions
• Implementing Cisco IOS GET VPN Solutions.

Module 2: Remote Access VPNs
• Implementing Cisco AnyConnect VPNs
• Implementing Clientless VPNs.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the basics of remote access VPNs, including Cisco AnyConnect VPNs and Clientless Secure Socket Layer VPN solutions.
• Understand the steps to implement site-to-site VPN solutions and Cisco IOS site-to-site FlexVPN and Cisco IOS GET VPN solutions.
• Understand he steps to implement Cisco AnyConnect remote access.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

The Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions learning path covers the tools and the benefits of leveraging programmability and automation in Cisco Security Solutions.

Module 1: Using APIs and Cisco devices
• Introducing Cisco Security APIs
• Consuming Cisco AMP for Endpoints APIs
• Using Cisco ISE
• Using Cisco pxGrid APIs
• Using Cisco Threat Grid APIs.

Module 2: Umbrella and APIs
• Investigating Cisco Umbrella Security Data Programmatically
• Exploring Cisco Umbrella Reporting and Enforcement APIs.

Module 3: API Operations
• Automating Security with Cisco Firepower APIs
• Operationalizing Cisco Stealthwatch and Its API Capabilities
• Using Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud APIs
• Describing Cisco Security Management Appliance APIs.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Gain the knowledge and skills to use automation and programmability so you can design more efficient networks, increase scalability, and protect against cyberattacks.
• Learn how to create APIs to streamline cloud-based, network security solutions for your organisation.
• Prepare for the 300-735 SAUTO exam.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

The Designing and Implementing Secure Cloud Access for Users and Endpoints learning path will show you the skills for designing and implementing cloud security architecture, user and device security, network and cloud security, application and data security, visibility and assurance, and threat response.

Some of the Cisco solutions covered in this learning path include Cisco SecureX, Cisco XDR, Cisco Duo, Cisco ISE, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco Secure Workload, Cisco Secure Analytics, and more.

This learning path prepares you for the 300-740 SCAZT exam. If passed, you satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security certification.

Module 1: Cloud Security Architectures
• Industry Security Frameworks
• Cisco Security Reference Architecture Fundamentals
• Cisco Security Reference Architecture Common Use Cases
• Cisco SAFE Architecture.

Module 2: User and Device Authentication and Posturing
• Certificate-Based User and Device Authentication
• Cisco Duo Multifactor Authentication for Application Protection
• Cisco Duo with AnyConnect VPN for Remote Access
• Cisco ISE Endpoint Compliance Services
• SSO Using SAML or OpenID Connect.

Module 3: Control and Secure Access to Cloud Applications
• Reverse Proxy
• Cisco SD-WAN Security Content Filtering
• Cisco SD-WAN to Cisco Umbrella SIG Integration
• Cisco Umbrella Cloud Access Security Broker
• Cisco SD-WAN with ThousandEyes
• Security Policies for Remote Access VPN
• Cisco Secure Access
• Cisco Secure Firewall.

Module 4: Cloud Application and Data Security
• Web Application Firewall
• Cisco Secure Workload Deployment, Agents, and Connectors
• Cisco Secure Workload Structure and Policy
• Cloud Security Attacks and Mitigations
• Multicloud Security Policies.

Module 5: Cloud Visibility and Assurance
• Cloud Visibility and Assurance
• Cisco Secure Network Analytics and Cisco Secure Analytics and Logging
• Cisco XDR
• Cisco Attack Surface Management
• Cloud Applications and Data Access Verification.

Module 6: Responding to Threats in the Cloud
• Automation of Cloud Policy
• Response to Cloud Threats
• Automation of Cloud Threat Detection and Response.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Gain the needed skills to implement effective cybersecurity solutions.
• Boost knowledge for protocols, solutions, and designs to acquire professional-level and expert-level cybersecurity roles.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies (SPCOR) Learning Path teaches you how to configure, verify, troubleshoot, and optimise next-generation service provider internet protocol (IP) network infrastructures. You’ll explore service provider core architecture, services, automation, and security.

This Learning Path prepares you for the 350-501 SPCOR v1.0 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Core certification and satisfy the core exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Service Provider and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Service Provider certifications.

Module 1: L2VPN and L3VPN Services
• Describing VPN Services
• Configuring L2VPN Services
• Configuring L3VPN Services.

Module 2: Network and Software Architectures
• Describing Service Provider Network Architectures
• Describing Cisco IOS Software Architectures
• Implementing Virtualisation in Service Provider Environment.

Module 3: SP Routing
• Implementing OSPF
• Implementing IS-IS
• Implementing BGP
• Implementing Route Maps and RPL
• Transitioning to IPv6
• Implementing High Availability in Networking
• Implementing Multicast.

Module 4: MPLS and Segment Routing
• Implementing MPLS
• Implementing Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering
• Describing Segment Routing.

Module 5: QoS Architecture and Implementation
• Describing QoS Architecture
• Implementing QoS.

Module 6: Security Architecture and Implementation
• Implementing Control Plane Security
• Implementing Management Place Security
• Implementing Data Place Security.

Module 7: Automation and Assurance
• Introducing Network Programmability
• Implementing Automation and Assurance
• Introducing Cisco NSO.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Gain an understanding of network and software architectures, including core ethernet and multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) architectures.
• Learn how to configure and troubleshoot MPLS and segment routing (SR) on Cisco IOS XE and Cisco IOS XR routers.
• Implement control plane security, management plane security, and data plane security.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often also have three to five years of experience implementing service provider solutions.

The Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions learning path teaches you the theories and practices to integrate advanced routing technologies, including routing protocols, multicast routing, policy language, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and segment routing, expanding your knowledge and skills in service provider core networks.

This learning path also teaches you to implement automation solutions in a service provider network infrastructure and prepares you for the Implementing Cisco Service Provider Advanced Routing Solutions (300-510 SPRI) exam, which fulfills the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Service Provider certification.

Module 1: SP Unicast Routing
• Implementing and Verifying OSPF Multiarea Networks
• Implementing and Verifying IS-IS Multilevel Networks
• Scaling BGP in Service Provider Networks
• Securing BGP in a Service Provider Network
• Improving BGP Convergence and Implementing Advanced Operations
• Troubleshooting Routing Protocols
• Deploying IPv6 Tunnelling Mechanisms.

Module 2: Routing Policy and Manipulation
• Introducing Routing Protocol Tools, Route Maps, and Routing Policy Language
• Implementing Route Redistribution
• Influencing BGP Route Selection.

Module 3: MPLS and Segment Routing
• Implementing and Verifying MPLS
• Implementing Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering
• Implementing Segment Routing
• Describing Segment Routing Traffic Engineering.

Module 4: SP Multicast Routing
• Implementing IP Multicast Concepts and Technologies
• Implementing PIM-SM Protocol
• Implementing PIM-SM Enhancements
• Implementing Interdomain IP Multicast
• Implementing Distributed Rendezvous Point Solution in Multicast Network.

By the end of the course, you should be able to understand:

• Best practice methodologies for troubleshooting and OSPF, ISIS, and BGP routing protocols.
• Basics of route redistribution, including reasons to use more than one protocol.
• The method to configure MPLS on Cisco platforms.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often also have three to five years of experience implementing service provider solutions.

The Implementing Cisco Service Provider VPN Services learning path prepares you to manage end-customer virtual private network (VPN) environments built over a common service provider Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) backbone.

This learning path also covers solutions for deploying MPLS VPN crossing multiple Service Provider domains that improve the use of network bandwidth, Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN services, and SP-VPN architecture.

Module 1: SP VPN Service Overview
• Introducing VPN Services
• Troubleshooting MPLS VPN Underlay.

Module 2: IPv4 Layer 3 VPN Services
• Implementing Layer 3 MPLS VPNs
• Implementing Layer 3 Interdomain MPLS VPNs
• Implementing Layer 3 Multicast MPLS VPNs
• Troubleshooting Intra-AS Layer 3 VPNs.

Module 3: Layer 2 VPN Services
• Implementing Layer 2 VPNs
• Troubleshooting Layer 2 VPNs.

Module 4: IPv6 Layer 3 VPN Services
• Implementing Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs
• Troubleshooting Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs.

By the end of the course, you should be able to understand:

• The fundamentals of MPLS VPN, including concepts, benefits, and classification.
• The components of MPLS.
• The basics of using MPLS control plane and data plane operations.
• The way to do MPLS VPN routing using Virtual Routing and Forwarding.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often also have three to five years of experience implementing service provider solutions.

The Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions learning path prepares you to implement and support automation solutions in a Service Provider network infrastructure, using network programmability principles, protocols, tools, and mechanisms.

This learning path also introduces powerful automation solutions that streamline network operations, Yet Another Next Generation YANG) data models and validation tools, and RESTCONF and NETCONF management protocols.

Completing this learning path will prepare you for the Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions (300-535 SPAUTO) exam, which fulfills the concentration exam requirement of the Cisco Certified DevNet Professional certification.

Module 1: Model-driven Programmability and Telemetry
• Implementing Network Device Programmability with NETCONF and RESTCONF
• Implementing Model-driven Programmability with YANG
• Implementing Model-driven Telemetry.

Module 2: Automating the Network
• Automating Service Provider Network Traffic with Cisco XTC
• Automating Networks with Tools that Utilise SSH.

Module 3: SP Automation and Orchestration Platforms
• Orchestrating Network Services with Cisco NSO
• Automating Virtualised

Module 4: IPv6 Layer 3 VPN Services
• Implementing Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs
• Troubleshooting Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Represent operational data and new network management protocols.
• Implement network device programmability with NETCONF and RESTCONF.
• Automate networks with tools that utilise SSH.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often also have three to five years of experience implementing service provider solutions.

The Designing and Implementing Cisco Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure learning path teaches you how to design and implement virtualisation cloud infrastructures in a service provider network.

You will learn about virtualised network function infrastructures and how to use programmability and orchestration to manage virtualisation cloud infrastructures. You will also learn about cloud computing and implementation of cloud interconnect and data center interconnect solutions.

In addition, you will learn how to monitor and secure virtualisation cloud infrastructures and provide optimisation and high availability within the infrastructures.

This learning path prepares you for the 300-540 SPCNI v1.0 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Service Provider Cloud Network Infrastructure certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) Service Provider certification.

Module 1: Service Provider Virtualised Architecture
• Cisco NFV Infrastructure
• Service Provider Model-Driven Programmability
• Network Orchestration using NSO
• Container Orchestration.

Module 2: Public Cloud Connectivity Architecture
• Cloud Computing
• Cloud Interconnect Solutions
• Data Center Interconnect Solutions.

Module 3: Service Provider Security
• Service Provider Control Plane Security
• Service Provider Data Plane Security.

Module 4: Service Provider Assurance and Optimisation
• Service Provider High Availability
• Service Provider Core Optimisation
• Service Provider Performance Monitoring
• Cisco Crosswork Network Controller.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Design and implement virtualisation cloud infrastructures in a service provider network.
• Learn about virtualised network function infrastructures.
• Learn how to use programmability and orchestration to manage virtualisation cloud infrastructures.
• Learn about cloud computing.
• Learn about cloud interconnect and data center interconnect solutions.
• Learn how to implement various interconnect solutions.
• Learn how to monitor and secure virtualisation cloud infrastructures and provide optimisation and high availability within the infrastructures.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often also have three to five years of experience implementing service provider solutions.

The Performing CyberOps Using Cisco Security Technologies learning path guides you through cybersecurity fundamentals and prepares you for the role of Information Security Analyst on a Security Operations Center team.

You’ll learn to automate for security using cloud platforms and apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Module 1: Threat Investigations
• Investigating Packet Captures, Logs, and Traffic Analysis
• Investigating Endpoint and Appliance Logs
• Implementing Threat Tuning
• Threat Research and Threat Intelligence Practices
• Performing Security Analytics and Reports in a SOC
• Malware Forensics Basics.

Module 2: SOC Operations and Processes
• Understanding Risk Management and SOC Operations
• Understanding Analytical Processes and Playbooks
• Understanding Cloud Service Model Security Responsibilities
• Understanding Enterprise Environment Assets
• Understanding APIs
• Understanding SOC Development and Deployment Models.

Module 3: Threat Hunting and Incident Response
• Threat Hunting Basics
• Performing Incident Investigation and Response.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Gain an advanced understanding of the tasks involved for senior-level roles in a security operations center.
• Configure common tools and platforms used by security operation teams via practical application.
• Learn to respond like a hacker in real-life attack scenarios and submit recommendations to senior management.
• Prepare for the 350-201 CBRCOR core exam.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise networking solutions.

The Conducting Forensic Analysis and Incident Response Using Cisco Technologies for CyberOps learning path builds cyber security knowledge and technical skills needed to conduct forensic analysis and appropriately respond to security incidents.

Module 1: Introduction to Incident Response
• Introducing Incident Response and Forensic Analysis
• Describing DFIR Guidelines and Associations
• Examining Threats and Vulnerability Frameworks
• Describing the Analytical Mindset.

Module 2: Preparing for Incident Response
• Preparing for Incident Response and Responding to Threats
• Identifying Sources of Evidence.

Module 3: Gathering and Examining Digital Intelligence
• Gathering Intelligence
• Examining Digital Forensics and Incident Response Tools.

Module 4: Describing Detection, Analysis, and Investigation Forensics
• Describing Detection and Analysis
• Describing Investigation and Detection
• Describing Digital Forensics
• Describing Breach Containment and Eradication
• Describing Post-incident Activities.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Develop an understanding of various cybersecurity threat and vulnerabilities.
• Establish a framework for proactively responding to cybersecurity threat and vulnerabilities.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise networking solutions.

The Conducting Threat Hunting and Defending using Cisco Technologies for CyberOps (CBRTHD) Learning Path introduces and guides you to a proactive security search through networks, endpoints, and datasets to hunt for malicious, suspicious, and risky activities that may have evaded detection by existing tools.

In this Learning Path, you will learn the core concepts, methods, and processes used in threat hunting investigations.

This Learning Path provides an environment for attack simulation and threat hunting skill development using a wide array of security products and platforms from Cisco and third-party vendors.

This Learning Path prepares you for the 300-220 CBRTHD v1.0 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Threat Hunting and Defending certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional certification.

Module 1: Threat Hunting Foundations
• Threat Hunting Theory
• Threat Hunting Concepts, Frameworks, and Threat Models
• Threat Hunting Process Fundamentals
• Threat Hunting Methodologies and Procedures.

Module 2: Network and Endpoint Threat Hunting
• Network-Based Threat Hunting
• Endpoint-Based Threat Hunting
• Endpoint-Based Threat Detection Development
• Threat Hunting with Cisco Tools.

Module 3: Implementing, Analysing, and Reporting the Threat Hunt
• Threat Hunting Investigation Summary: A Practical Approach
• Aftermath of a Threat Hunt.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Learn how to perform a proactive security search through networks, endpoints, and datasets to hunt for malicious, suspicious, and risky activities that may have evaded detection by existing tools.
• Gain leading-edge career skills focused on cybersecurity.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise networking solutions.

The Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs learning path is designed to help you prepare for the Cisco DevNet Professional certification and professional-level network automation engineer roles.

The focus of this learning path is implementation of network applications using Cisco platforms as a base, from initial software design to diverse system integration, as well as testing and deployment automation.

The learning path provides hands-on experience solving real world problems using Cisco Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and modern development tools.

This learning path prepares you for the 350-901 DEVCOR exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist – Core certification and satisfy the core exam requirement for the Cisco Certified DevNet Professional and Cisco Certified DevNet Expert certifications.

Module 1: Software Development and Design
• Designing for Maintainability
• Designing for Serviceability
• Using Relational and Nonrelational Databases.

Module 2: Using APIs
• Implementing ChatOps Application
• Advanced REST API Integration.

Module 3: Application Security
• Securing Application Data
• Securing Web and Mobile Applications.

Module 4: Application Deployment and CI / CD Pipeline
• Automating Application Release
• Deploying Applications.

Module 5: Infrastructure and Automation
• Exploring Distributed Systems
• Orchestrating Network and Infrastructure
• Modeling Data with YANG.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Take full advantage of the network and software development practices when implementing applications to fulfil business needs.
• Design and implement automated workflows for network provisioning.
• Design and develop applications built on Cisco platforms.
• Design and implement integration of custom applications with Cisco platforms and devices.
• Understand challenges in network programmability and system integration.
• Gain knowledge for protocols, solutions, and designs to acquire professional-level and expert-level DevOps roles.

Common learner profiles include:

• Network engineer expanding skills in software automation
• Developer moving into automation and DevOps
• Solution architect transitioning to the Cisco ecosystem
• Infrastructure developer designing hardened production environments.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience in designing and implementing applications built on Cisco platforms, including Python programming.

The Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise Solutions learning path teaches you to implement Cisco Enterprise automated solutions, including programming concepts, orchestration, telemetry, and automation tools.

It also highlights the tools and benefits of leveraging programmability and automation in the Cisco-powered Enterprise Campus and WAN and introduces you to platforms, including IOS XE, Cisco DNA Center, and Cisco Meraki.

Completing this learning path will prepare you for the 300-435 ENAUTO exam, which fulfils the concentration exam requirement of the Cisco Certified DevNet Professional and CCNP Enterprise certifications.

Module 1: Implementing Automation for Meraki Devices
• Automating Cisco Meraki
• Implementing Meraki Integration APIs.

Module 2: Implementing Automation for Enterprise Networks-IOS XE based Cisco Devices
• Network Programmability Foundation
• Automating APIs and Protocols
• Managing Configuration with Python and Ansible
• Implementing On-box Programmability and Automation with Cisco IOS XE Software
• Implementing Model-Driven Telemetry
• Day-zero Provisioning with Cisco IOS XE Software.

Module 3: Implementing Automation for Cisco DNA Center Operations
• Implementing Automation in Enterprise Networks
• Building Cisco DNA Center Automation with Python
• Automating Operations using Cisco DNA Center.

Module 4: Implementing Automation for SD-WAN
• Introducing Cisco SD-WAN Programmability
• Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Python
• Building Cisco SD-WAN Automation with Ansible.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Use modern programming languages to automate, streamline, and enhance business operations.
• Customise tools, methods and processes to improve network performance and agility.
• Utilise APIs and software development toolkits to automate network solutions.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing enterprise network solutions.

The Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions learning path prepares you to implement and support automation solutions in a Service Provider network infrastructure, using network programmability principles, protocols, tools, and mechanisms.

This learning path also introduces powerful automation solutions that streamline network operations, Yet Another Next Generation YANG) data models and validation tools, and RESTCONF and NETCONF management protocols.

Completing this learning path will prepare you for the Implementing Automation for Cisco Service Provider Solutions (300-535 SPAUTO) exam, which fulfills the concentration exam requirement of the Cisco Certified DevNet Professional certification.

Module 1: Model-driven Programmability and Telemetry
• Implementing Network Device Programmability with NETCONF and RESTCONF
• Implementing Model-driven Programmability with YANG
• Implementing Model-driven Telemetry.

Module 2: Automating the Network
• Automating Service Provider Network Traffic with Cisco XTC
• Automating Networks with Tools that Utilise SSH.

Module 3: SP Automation and Orchestration Platforms
• Orchestrating Network Services with Cisco NSO
• Automating Virtualised

Module 4: IPv6 Layer 3 VPN Services
• Implementing Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs
• Troubleshooting Layer 3 IPv6 MPLS VPNs.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Represent operational data and new network management protocols.
• Implement network device programmability with NETCONF and RESTCONF.
• Automate networks with tools that utilise SSH.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often also have three to five years of experience implementing service provider solutions.

The Implementing Automation for Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUI) Learning Path teaches you programming concepts and tools for implementing Cisco data center automation.

You’ll learn how to work with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI®) and Cisco ACI App Center, Cisco Nexus® (Cisco NX-OS) programmability and telemetry, Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS®), and Cisco Nexus® Dashboard Fabric Controller, as well as use Python and Ansible to deploy automated and programmable infrastructure for a Cisco data center in Kubernetes and Terraform.

Module 1: Cisco Data Center Compute Automation
• Automating Cisco UCS Using Developer Tools.

Module 2: Cisco Data Center ACI Automation
• Describing the Cisco ACI Policy Model
• Describing the Cisco APIC REST API
• Using Python to Interact with the Cisco ACI REST API
• Using Ansible to Automate Cisco ACI
• Describing Cisco ACI App Center and Kubernetes Integration
• Understanding Terraform for Cisco ACI.

Module 3: Cisco Data Center NX-OS Automation
• Introducing Cisco NX-OS Programmability
• Implementing On-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS
• Implementing Off-Box Programmability and Automation with Cisco NX-OS.

Module 4: Cisco Data Center Orchestration
• Describing Day-Zero Provisioning with Cisco NX-OS
• Understanding Model-Driven Telemetry
• Describing Cisco NDFC
• Describing Cisco Intersight.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Discover how to use Python to interact with the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) and ACI representational state transfer (REST) APIs.
• Examine how to use Ansible to automate Cisco ACI.
• Learn how to perform day-zero provisioning with Cisco NX-OS.
• Gain an understanding of Cisco Intersight and its capabilities.
• Explore how to automate Cisco UCS using developer tools.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing data center solutions.

The Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions learning path covers the tools and the benefits of leveraging programmability and automation in Cisco Security Solutions.

Module 1: Using APIs and Cisco devices
• Introducing Cisco Security APIs
• Consuming Cisco AMP for Endpoints APIs
• Using Cisco ISE
• Using Cisco pxGrid APIs
• Using Cisco Threat Grid APIs.

Module 2: Umbrella and APIs
• Investigating Cisco Umbrella Security Data Programmatically
• Exploring Cisco Umbrella Reporting and Enforcement APIs.

Module 3: API Operations
• Automating Security with Cisco Firepower APIs
• Operationalising Cisco Stealthwatch and Its API Capabilities
• Using Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud APIs
• Describing Cisco Security Management Appliance APIs.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Gain the knowledge and skills to use automation and programmability so you can design more efficient networks, increase scalability, and protect against cyberattacks.
• Create APIs to streamline cloud-based, network security solutions for your organization.
• Prepare for the 300-735 SAUTO exam.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

Automating and Programming Cisco Collaboration Solutions v1.2 (CLAUTO 300-835) is a 90-minute exam associated with the CCNP Collaboration Certification and DevNet Professional Certification.

This exam certifies a candidate’s knowledge of implementing applications that automate and extend Cisco Collaboration platforms, including programming concepts, APIs and automation protocols, and Python programming.

The course, Implementing Cisco Collaboration Automation Solutions, helps candidates to prepare for this exam.

Module 1: Network Programmability Foundation

Module 2: Unified Communication

Module 3: Cloud Collaboration

Module 4: Collaboration Endpoints

Module 5: Meetings.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Demonstrate your ability to automate Cisco Collaboration solutions for voice, video, and conferencing.

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialised field.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience implementing collaboration solutions.

The Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices Using Cisco Platforms learning path teaches you to automate application deployment, enable automated configuration, enhance management, and improve scalability of cloud microservices and infrastructure processes on Cisco® platforms.

It also teaches you to integrate Docker and Kubernetes to create advanced capabilities and flexibility in application deployment.

Completing this course will prepare you for the Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices Using Cisco Platforms (300-910 DEVOPS) certification exam. Passing this exam will fulfill the concentration exam requirement of the Cisco Certified DevNet Professional certification.

Module 1: Introducing Containerisation
• Introducing the DevOps Model
• Introducing Containers
• Packaging an Application Using Docker
• Deploying a Multitier Application.

Module 2: CI/CD Fundamentals
• Introducing CI/CD
• Building the DevOps Flow
• Validating the Application Build Process
• Building an Improved Deployment Flow.

Module 3: Working in a DevOps Environment
• Extending DevOps Practices to the Entire Infrastructure
• Implementing On-Demand Test Environments at the Infrastructure Level
• Monitoring in NetDevOps
• Engineering for Visibility and Stability
• Securing DevOps Workflows.

Module 4: Multicloud and Cloud-Native Application Design
• Exploring Multicloud Strategies
• Examining Application and Deployment Architectures.

Module 5: Introducing Kubernetes
• Describing Kubernetes
• Integrating Multiple Data Center Deployments with Kubernetes
• Monitoring and Logging In Kubernetes.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Understand basic DevOps philosophy, practices, and real-life application.
• Understand the basics of container architecture and how to download, run, and manage containers with Docker.
• Use configuration management tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Use methods to design and operate cloud-native applications in a Multicloud environment.

Common learner profiles include:

• Network engineer expanding skills in software automation
• Developer moving into automation and DevOps
• Solution architect transitioning to the Cisco ecosystem
• Infrastructure developer designing hardened production environments.

Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, learners often have three to five years of experience in designing and implementing applications built on Cisco platforms, including Python programming.