Cisco Networking Academy Launches Security and Wireless Curricula for Academies; Over 250 Academies Integrate Security and Wireless Courses in Pilot Program.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003 Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. , Inc.(R) (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) today announced the launch of the Fundamentals of Network Security and the Fundamentals of Wireless LANs curricula through the Cisco Networking Academy The Cisco Networking Academies, part of Cisco Systems, offer networking courses, like the CCNA and CCNP courses, which prepare students for the certification exams of the same name, and other computer-related courses. (TM) Program. After an initial pilot phase that attracted over 250 Academy participants, the Networking Academy program is launching the courses globally. The Fundamentals of Network Security course teaches students to design and implement security solutions to reduce the risk of revenue loss and vulnerability. The Fundamentals of Wireless LANs is an introductory course about the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of wireless networks. "The new courses give students hands-on training, including everything from basic site survey to installing equipment," said John Sands John Sands (1826–1900)[1] of Ormiston[2] was a Scottish freelance journalist and artist who also had an interest in archaeology and folk customs, especially the way of life on Scottish islands. , an instructor at Morraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois Palos Hills is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a suburb of Chicago. The population was 17,665 at the 2000 census. It is the home of Moraine Valley Community College as well as Amos Alonzo Stagg High School. . "They are gaining the knowledge to enter the job market with the basic skills necessary to architect, implement and operate wireless networks and security solutions." The Cisco Networking Academy Program utilizes a blended learning model, integrating face-to-face teaching with a challenging web-based curriculum, hands-on lab exercises and Internet-based assessment. Academy graduates are prepared for networking and IT-related careers in the public and private sectors, as well as for higher education in engineering, computer science and related fields. The breadth of the Academy curricula has grown to meet the demand for a range of technical learning paths and skill sets. In addition to Network Security and Wireless LAN training, students can choose courses in Web Design, Voice and Data Cabling, Java Programming, IT Essentials I & II, Fundamentals of UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , as well as the traditional Academy courses to prepare for CCNA See Cisco certification. (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and CCNP See Cisco certification. (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certifications. "There is a significant need in the marketplace for security and wireless network professionals," said Kevin Warner, senior director at Cisco Systems. "We are confident that a growing number of Academies will embrace the security and wireless courses as an integral part of their IT curriculum." Fundamentals of Wireless LANs As organizations increasingly depend on wireless technologies in their everyday practices, the Fundamentals of Wireless LANs course teaches students to develop, implement and troubleshoot wireless networks. This 70-hour hands-on, skills-based course offers a comprehensive overview of technologies, security and design best practices. Fundamentals of Wireless LANs helps prepare students for the Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist certification exam, WLANFE. Fundamentals of Network Security The Fundamentals of Network Security course is designed to prepare students for certification in the security field. This course combines hands-on experience, instructor-led lectures and web-based curriculum for students. Fundamentals of Network Security helps prepare students for the Cisco Firewall Specialist certifications SECUR and CSPFA CSPFA Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (Global Knowledge) , which are also part of the CCSP CCSP - Contextually Communicating Sequential Processes (Cisco Certified Security Professional) certification. About the Cisco Networking Academy Program Launched in 1997, the Cisco Networking Academy Program has grown to more than 10,000 Academies in all 50 United States and more than 150 countries, with a curriculum taught in nine languages. More than 400,000 students participate in Academies at high schools, colleges and universities, technical schools, community-based organizations and other educational programs around the world. For more Cisco Networking Academy information, visit www.cisco.com/edu/academy. About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO) is a worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. News and information are available at http://www.cisco.com. |
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