For IT leaders
What IT leaders need to know before assigning this course
Distributed work, direct internet access, and multicloud operations make security inconsistent when identity, network, remote access, and detection tools are managed in silos. IT teams complete this intermediate Cisco training to build a shared operating model around Cisco Secure Reference Architecture concepts, certificate-based access, Duo-protected applications and VPN, SD-WAN security integrations, Umbrella, ThousandEyes, XDR telemetry, Talos, and Cisco SAFE.
For an IT Director or Training Manager, the time commitment is realistic but meaningful: about 27 hours per learner, best assigned to network security engineers, security operations staff, and senior network practitioners supporting Cisco environments. Team Leads should plan this as a cross-functional upskilling path because the topics span access control, remote access policy, DNS/SIG security, visibility, and incident-response tooling.
CBT Nuggets Playlists can sequence the course by role or project phase, while Team Reporting helps managers track completion and adoption across the team.
