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Don’t just build networks. Protect them.

As the cybersecurity field continues to grow, key skills—from attack prevention to threat monitoring—remain critical. Be your organization’s most valuable player with the expertise to build and protect networks.

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Build on your networking skills to become a cybersecurity expert

As a network engineer, you’re uniquely positioned with a solid foundation in networking and a head start toward the essential cybersecurity skills organizations expect. Now’s the time to leverage what you know and get the training and certification to secure your future and the networks you manage.

Choose the cybersecurity training that meets your goals

Build your career in cybersecurity

With certifications ranging from entry to expert, fill any knowledge gap to boost your career and get all the right skills, right now.

Expand your networking career into cybersecurity

Leverage your on-the-job network infrastructure expertise. It’s the competitive edge you need to step into a cybersecurity career.

Get the expertise only real-world experience can provide

Validate your skills with options like Capture the Flag challenges and hands-on labs. Stand out with proof that you can apply what you learned and open new doors to success.

Get certified in cybersecurity

Cisco has you covered from entry level to expert—and everything in between. Whether you’re a student or experienced pro, build on what you know to earn the certification that advances your career path.

Entry

Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity

The CCST Cybersecurity certification validates your skills and knowledge of entry-level cybersecurity concepts and topics.

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Associate

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

The CyberOps Associate certification tests the day-to-day, tactical knowledge and skills Security Operations Center teams need to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats.

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Professional

Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional

The Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional certification elevates the skills needed to address nuanced security challenges.

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Professional

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security

Earning your CCNP Security certification proves you can step into any cybersecurity environment and protect the networks and data that clients rely on. 

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Expert

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security

Achieving the CCIE Security certification proves your skills with complex security solutions.

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Specialist

Cisco Certified Specialist certifications

Showcase your expertise in key cybersecurity topics with seven specialist certifications. You’ll earn one for every exam you pass.

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Learn from Cisco

We've been educating individuals and teams in IT for over 30 years. Whether you want to advance your knowledge, validate your skills with practical experience, or need to upskill your team, you'll be learning cybersecurity from the best in the networking business.

Start with free content

Watch brief how-to instructions to quickly learn a new cybersecurity topic or supplement your learning. You’ve got lots of topics to choose from, ranging from securing firewalls to using Cisco XDR to deter cybersecurity threats.

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Learn how to secure your products

Cisco U. offers a wide range of cybersecurity training options focused on products and technologies like XDR, Hypershield, and Duo. Search for your product or technology and get ready to learn.

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Explore entry-level options on Cisco Networking Academy

Gain job-ready cybersecurity skills with self-paced and instructor-led courses, and the Junior Cybersecurity Analyst career path. It’s all free and aligned to Cisco certifications.

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Empower your team with cybersecurity expertise

Achieve organizational goals or promote individual team member success with the cybersecurity training that meets you where you are and takes you where you need to be.

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New! Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking

Now you can stay one step ahead of cybercriminals by acting and thinking like a hacker. Learn through hands-on, real-world challenges in ethical hacking and red-teaming security exercises.

Learn more about the Ethical Hacker certificate program

Now it’s your turn! Supercharge your cybersecurity career with Cisco U.

Whether your team needs to learn a new product or gain a new skill—let Cisco U. get you there. You’ll find resources for every stage of a cybersecurity career to build a world-class team.

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