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Cisco Networking Academy Advanced Technology Training

The Cisco Networking Academy has broadened its security and wireless training programs. Course enhancements and exam updates include the following.

Network Security 2.0

•  • Replaces the “Fundamentals of Networking Security” course.
•  • Combines Cisco PIX Firewall and Cisco IOS Software integration; includes new course content.
•  • Covers advanced topics; curriculum updates complement the Security+ exam.
•  • Offers new equipment bundles, Cisco 1800 Series Integrated Services Router and Cisco PIX 515 Firewall, as the standard classroom package.
•  • Incorporates newer tools and technologies to align with certification exams.

While smaller than enterprise networks, today’s midsized networks often have many of the same requirements as networks with thousands of end users. Midsized organizations want converged data, voice, and video services. They consider high availability and resiliency essential. Ease of use is also a big plus, as networks become more complex and traffic volumes grow. And advanced services such as firewalls, intrusion detection, wireless LAN, and virtual private networking (VPN) are also highly desirable.