Best Ccna Podcasts (2024)

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What’s the Deal With? - AI in the CCNA 28:20

1M ago28:20

28:20

Beginning August 20, 2024, the CCNA exam topics will include Generative AI, Cloud Network Management, and Machine Learning. In this episode of “What’s the Deal with?” Cisco Learning Network Community Manager Matt Saunders and Lead Technical Advocate Kareem Iskander discuss what the deal is with Cisco’s decision to include AI in the CCNA, and the sp…

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What’s the Deal With? - Observability 18:47

3M ago18:47

18:47

In this episode of the "What's the deal with" series, Community Manager Matt Saunders, and Lead Technical Advocate Kareem Iskander answer the question, what’s the deal with Observability? Matt and Kareem dive deep into the finer details of Observability and discuss the resources and certifications Cisco has produced that ensure your learning and va…

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Women in Tech - Rita Younger's Journey and the Impact of AI 41:32

4M ago41:32

41:32

We’re continuing our series, “Women in Tech” in honor of International Women’s month by speaking with Rita Younger, the Practice Lead of Data Center Networking at a global technology service provider. Rita speaks with Learning and Certifications Marketing Specialist Stef Garraffa about her journey into a career in tech, the role of AI in the evolut…

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Women in Tech - Developing Your Career - Riikka Sihvonen 19:22

4M ago19:22

19:22

In continuing our series “Women in Tech” in honor of International Women’s Month, Learning and Certifications Marketing Specialist Stef Garraffa spoke with Network Engineer Riikka Sihvonen to discuss career development in the networking field. Together, the two discuss Riikka’s career journey, the evolution of diversity and inclusion within the net…

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Women In Tech - Facing Gender Bias Featuring Denise Donohue 24:57

4M ago24:57

24:57

In this installment of our series for International Women’s Month, we’re speaking with Denise Donohue – Business Architect, Cisco Press Author, and Cisco Certified CCIE holder since the early 2000s. Denise speaks with Learning and Certifications’ Marketing Manager Stef Garraffa about her experiences facing gender bias throughout the span of her thi…

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Beyond the Router: Par Merat Spotlights Trailblazing Women in Networking 44:31

4M ago44:31

44:31

Step 'Beyond the Router' with host Par Merat, Vice President of Learning and Certifications, as she engages with three remarkable women who are carving, or have carved, their niches in the field of networking. In this episode, Par shines a light on the diverse experiences and insights of these professionals, each at a distinct point in their career…

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David Peñaloza’s CCDE Journey – Learning to Enjoy the View 38:18

5M ago38:18

38:18

“It took me quite a while to understand that it was about the mindset, too. It was about how do you handle, for instance, anxiety?” That’s what Principle Engineer David Peñaloza’s advice is to people who are interested in passing the Cisco Certified Design Expert, or CCDE certification. David recently passed this expert-level exam and shared his st…

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Unlocking the New Cisco Multicloud Specialist Certifications 46:16

7M ago46:16

46:16

Learn how to earn the Cisco Cloud Specialist Certifications and validate the skills and expertise of professionals in implementing, connecting and securing network infrastructures that enable your cloud technology solutions. This in-depth episode covers exactly what the exams include, and how to best prepare for these new specialist certification e…

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What’s the Deal With? - The Impact of Cloud 22:37

8M ago22:37

22:37

“Why should I study this, if the Cloud is going to replace us all anyways?” is a question that is frequently asked these days, and has actually become a running joke in the industry. What’s driving this discussion, and what truth is there to that question? In this episode, we’re kicking off a new series with Cisco Learning Network Community Manager…

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Enough to Be Dangerous – Part 2 31:40

9M ago31:40

31:40

How can software engineers acquire network engineering skills to stay competitive in today’s job market? That’s exactly what Senior Software Engineer Colin Lacy discusses with Community Manager Matt Saunders and Lead Tech Advocate Kareem Iskander. Listen in to find helpful courses and resource recommendations to further your career in software, and…

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Enough to Be Dangerous – Part 1 34:50

10M ago34:50

34:50

"And then I was enough to be dangerous.” That’s Colin Lacy, Senior Software Engineer at Cisco. On this episode of the Cisco Learning Podcast, he sat down with Community Manager Matt Saunders and Lead Tech Advocate Kareem Iskander to speak about his career journey, how software engineers should learn the skill sets of a network engineer, and why it'…

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What's Old is New Again! 29:34

10M ago29:34

29:34

Talking about old vulnerabilities coming back to haunt and Incident Response planning and tabletop exercises.By BYOSRADIO

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CCIE Journey – Christian Kellerer Part 2: Finding the Topic You Burn For 57:32

11M ago57:32

57:32

If you don't burn for a topic yourself, you can't ignite the fire in others. That’s what Network Engineer Christian Kellerer has learned throughout his CCIE journey. Hear the rest of Christian’s story told to community manager Matt Saunders and Cisco VIP Micheline Murphy. Christian recounts his experience of taking the CCNP and the CCIE certificati…

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CCIE Journey - Christian Kellerer Part 1: Starting Low 37:11

1y ago37:11

37:11

“If you want to get certified, start low.” This was the advice Network Engineer Christian Kellerer received from his mentor when he was getting started in his career. Listen in as Christian tells the story of his CCIE journey to community manager Matt Saunders and Cisco VIP Micheline Murphy – a story that, while remarkable – can be used as a model …

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The Future of Digital Learning 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

37:45

What if a digital personalized learning assistant existed that provided certification training, a community of learners, and a searchable database of solutions? Join Kareem Iskander, Lead Technical Advocate for Cisco, and Community Manager Matt Saunders as they discuss the future of digital learning with Cisco U. - a digital learning platform built…

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The History of Cisco Certifications 52:05

1+ y ago52:05

52:05

We’re telling the story of Cisco Certifications - how it started, how it has changed throughout its history, and the hopes for this program. Listen in as David Mallory, Director and Chief Technology Officer for Learning at Cisco joins us in covering the expansive history of Cisco Certifications, as well as Denise Donohue, a Business Architect and T…

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How to Protect the Integrity of Your Cisco Certification 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

38:13

Integrity of the exams. That’s one of the most important factors that makes a Cisco Certification continue to hold value for thousands of individuals and employers. It’s an assurance that a candidate has truly grasped the concepts and skills they need when they show up to work every day. That’s why Cisco Certification Security Investigations and En…

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Cisco Certification Exam Topics and Preparation with John Capobianco 46:21

1+ y ago46:21

46:21

Find out how to make the most of your Cisco Certification studies by using the exam topics listed for each certification exam. Join John Capobianco, Software Engineering Technical Leader for Cisco, as he talks about the right resources to help prepare candidates for their certification exams, as well as how Cisco certifications allowed his career t…

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The Evolution of Cyber Attacks with James Risler 42:27

2y ago42:27

42:27

Denial of Service attacks. Spoofing attacks. Reflection Amplification attacks. Malware, Reconnaisance, Conficker, WannaCry… What are all of these terms, and why are they important to know? Because they can mean the difference between a secure and an insecure network environment. Cybersecurity expert James Risler is back on the podcast to walk you t…

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Earning Certifications and Learning as a Team - The Olivia Wolf Story 27:22

2y ago27:22

27:22

Discovering our passions can often times be a big question in our lives, but that’s exactly what Cisco Systems Engineer Olivia Wolf did when she decided to pursue a career in IT. Listen in as Olivia tells the story of how she overcame a lack of gender diversity in her education, and how she was able to bond with a group of individuals as they strug…

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Getting Started with your Cisco Certifications Journey 24:50

2y ago24:50

24:50

You know IT Is right for you. Now, where to get started? In this episode, we get answers to these and other questions from Distinguished Services Engineer Joe Clarke. Listen in to get information on the changing world of information technology, how Cisco certifications play a crucial role in hiring decisions, and how you can get started with your C…

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Ask Me Anything with the DevNet Expert Exam Creators 28:53

2y ago28:53

28:53

Get answers about the DevNet Expert Certification straight from the creators by tuning into this Ask Me Anything Session hosted by the Cisco Learning Network. Join Learning at Cisco's Principal Engineer Hank Preston, Cisco DevNet Senior Developer Advocate Stuart Clark, Distinguished Services Engineer Joe Clarke, Network Automation Architect Dmitry …

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The Cisco Certified DevNet Expert - How to Prepare and What to Expect 24:18

2y ago24:18

24:18

The Cisco DevNet Expert exam topics may seem obvious at a glance, but Distinguished Engineer Joe Clarke looks closer at this list to reveal the truth behind the topics covered in this new exam. Join Joe and Exam Program Manager Kurt Claes as they walk through each area of technology covered on the DevNet Expert Exam, and how to best prepare for eac…

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CCIE Success Story: Arthur Spähnle 19:50

2+ y ago19:50

19:50

Find out how Arthur Spähnle earned his CCIE Enterprise Wireless certification despite having to face failure during his certification journey and health challenges that occurred in the middle of his study plan. Arthur shares his story with community manager Tanner Swift in this interview for the Cisco Learning Network CCIE Success Story program.…

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CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure: Ask Me Anything with Peter Palúch 39:05

2+ y ago39:05

39:05

Listen in as CCIE Exam Program Manager Peter Palúch answers questions about the CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Exam in this Ask Me Anything session hosted by Community Manager Karlo Bobiles. Find out how to best prepare, what to expect, and what's coming in the future from the person who literally created the exam. To visit the link Peter mentioned…

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Micheline Murphy - From Lawyer to IT Specialist 43:10

2+ y ago43:10

43:10

Changing careers can be overwhelming at any point in your life. For Consulting Systems Engineer Micheline Murphy, this change came after two decades of practicing law as a successful trial lawyer. Listen in as Micheline recounts the story of how she used Cisco certifications to make a drastic shift in her career path.…

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New CCDE Program Updates Panel Discussion Part 2 39:45

2+ y ago39:45

39:45

CCDE version three has many updates in both the written and practical exams. Listen in as CCDE Exam Program Manager Mark Holm walks us through those new updates with Principal Engineer David Peñaloza, and Senior Network Architect Daniel Dib. Hear the rest of their conversation about the CCDE Certification track with community manager Matt Saunders,…

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New CCDE Program Updates Panel Discussion Part 1 30:01

2+ y ago30:01

30:01

Learn about the new CCDE Certification program updates and how a career in network design might be right for you. Join CCDE Exam Program Manager Mark Holm, Principal Engineer David Peñaloza, and senior network architect Daniel Dib in this discussion about the CCDE certification track and the latest updates to the exams. Learn more about a CCDE cand…

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Huma Hamid - Tech Maker Part 2 30:48

3y ago30:48

30:48

After graduating from the National University of Science and Technology in Pakistan, Huma Hamid took the next step in cultivating her passion for studying and creating technology by leaving the country she called home. Listen as Huma remembers the stark cultural differences she experienced while taking the next step in her educational journey, and …

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Huma Hamid - Tech Maker Part 1 24:53

3y ago24:53

24:53

As a young girl growing up in Pakistan, Huma Hamid had to overcome a great deal in order to turn her love of tech into a future. Hear the story of how Huma persisted in her pursuit of a tech career despite the culture that surrounded her, and the feelings of isolation that inevitably came from being one of the only women around her to try to enter …

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DevNet Associate Certification Use Cases with Hank Preston 21:58

3y ago21:58

21:58

Repetitive tasks can prove to be a challenge for all network engineers. Luckily, on the way to earning a DevNet Associate certification, you can learn how to automate those tasks and efficiently work through them in a timely manner. In this episode, listen in as Hank Preston, a Network Programmability Evangelist for Cisco DevNet, walks us through t…

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Aseel Othman's Story Part 2: Learning Patience 22:54

3y ago22:54

22:54

While starting college away from her home, friends, and family, Aseel Othman worked hard to balance her coursework with studying for her final and most challenging Cisco certification exam - the CCIE. Hear the story of how her passion for networking and childhood dream of earning her CCIE certification was tested in the midst of being uprooted to a…

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Episode 2: Twitter Spaces Replay: Non-Technical Roles in IT 2:05:55

3y ago2:05:55

2:05:55

In this replay, we are discussing the Non-Technical Side of IT. Guest Speakers:Simone B.Kierra @iamkierradKim @lipstickandtechMary @Girasol_MaryCharmain @lovee_charmsTerrence @bmoreopensourceBrittney @bossy_brittObi @ProgrammerPapi

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Episode 1: Twitter Spaces Replay: Tips on Choosing what to Learning in Tech 1:16:19

3y ago1:16:19

1:16:19

In the Replay, we discuss tips for choosing which technologies you should learn and get certified in.

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BYOS - Vulnerability Management 50:13

3y ago50:13

50:13

Talking about vulnerability management - what it should be, some things you may not have considered, and some things you certainly should consider!By BYOSRADIO

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Aseel Othman's Story Part 1: Finding My Passion 21:18

3y ago21:18

21:18

At the age of 12 Aseel Othman started studying computer networking, and is a Security Product Management Specialist at Cisco. In this episode, we share Aseel's story of how she found her passion for networking, and how she formed her ultimate goal of achieving a CCIE certification by the time she turned 18 years old. Listen in as Aseel remembers ob…

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Cisco Certifications: What Has and Will Change with Joe Clarke 37:22

3+ y ago37:22

37:22

In this episode we feature an interview from the Cisco Champion Radio with Cisco Distinguished Services Engineer Joe Clarke. This discussion covers the important updates to the Cisco Certifications Program, and what to look forward to next in the evolution of the Cisco certification portfolio. To learn more from industry experts about the changing …

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Career Panel Discussion: Pursuing a Career in IT 45:18

3+ y ago45:18

45:18

If you are interested in or continuing your career in Information Technology, check out this episode which features a panel of experienced industry professionals as they answer questions about their own careers in IT. Developer Experience Manager in Cisco DevNet Anne Gentle, Senior Engineer Deirra Footman, and data center engineer Micheline Murphy …

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David Peñaloza's Story - Part 3: Finding Where I Belong 27:54

3+ y ago27:54

27:54

In this third part of Principal Engineer David Peñaloza's story, we complete David's journey of how he earned Cisco certifications, and how that decision ultimately improved his life and career. The story continues with David telling us what happened when he began his career in a completely different continent. This episode is for anyone who is int…

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David Peñaloza's Story - Part 2: Destiny is Whispering in Your Ear 17:50

3+ y ago17:50

17:50

In this second part of Principal Engineer David Peñaloza's story, we continue chronicling David's journey of how he earned Cisco certifications, and how that decision ultimately improved his life and career. The story continues with David telling us how a trip abroad led him to a few major life decisions. This episode is for anyone who is intereste…

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David Peñaloza's Story - Part 1 19:18

3+ y ago19:18

19:18

David Peñaloza is a Principal Engineer at a global telecommunications business. But he strarted off his career very far away from where he ended up - both in terms of location and level of skill. In this episode, we present David's story of how he earned Cisco certifications, and how that decision ultimately improved his life and career. This will …

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Cisco CyberOps Professional Certification 24:07

4y ago24:07

24:07

Is the Cisco CyberOps Professional Certification right for you? In this episode, we will hear from industry experts on how this program equips you with the skill and knowledge you need for real-world jobs in security operations centers. We will hear from Katherine McNamara, a Cybersecurity Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco about the current th…

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CCIE Certification Part Two: Security 20:01

4y ago20:01

20:01

In our second episode on the newly redesigned CCIE Certifications, we focus on what changes have been made to the CCIE Security Certification with its Exam Program Manager, Zia Hussain. Zia will walk us through what's included with the CCIE Security exam, including the lab format, delivery, scoring, and grading, as well as the blueprint, and his ow…

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CCIE Certification Part One: Enterprise Infrastructure 27:10

4y ago27:10

27:10

The CCIE Certification has changed in many ways since the release of the new Cisco Certification Portfolio. To break the changes down, we have developed a series of episodes to cover the new certification tracks of the CCIE, and how to best prepare for the new CCIE exams. In this first episode, we start off by hearing from CCIE Enterprise Infrastru…

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BYOS - New threats and other new things 31:45

4y ago31:45

31:45

What's new this week in the world of Cybersecurity and Infosec in generalBy BYOSRADIO

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BYOS- Teri Radichel from 2nd Site Lab 42:43

4y ago42:43

42:43

Cloud Testing, Common Security issues, great tips and ideas on dealing with cloud architecture and securityBy BYOSRADIO

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Getting Started With Your Cybersecurity Career 21:21

4y ago21:21

21:21

In this episode of the Cisco Learning Network Podcast, we hear from Cybersecurity and Collaboration Senior Manager James Risler, Principal Engineer and Author Omar Santos, and Cybersecurity Product Manager Bhavesh Shah about how to get your career started in Cybersecurtiy operations. To see the entirety of this webinar, please visit http://cs.co/90…

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BYOS - John Strand 55:31

4y ago55:31

55:31

John Strand from Black Hill Information Security and founder of the Wild West Hacking FestBy BYOSRADIO

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BYOS - The more things change, the more they stay the same 28:46

4+ y ago28:46

28:46

Bring Your Own Security Radio talking about how the COVID-19 world has changed the Face of IT SecurityBy BYOSRADIO

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BYOS- Micah Brown 47:37

4+ y ago47:37

47:37

An uncommon episode where we talk about how the global pandemic known as the CoronaVirus has changed the world of IT, and the changes that may still be coming.By BYOSRADIO

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