Subject-matter expert
Bob Salmans
Bob Salmans builds CBT Nuggets training around real cybersecurity & governance, risk, and compliance (grc) work, so IT leaders can standardize team capability without relying on crowd-sourced course libraries.
Cybersecurity & Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
41 active courses tied to team training paths
Expert-built content
Named practitioners design the training around real IT operations and certification outcomes.
Team-ready outcomes
Courses are packaged for onboarding, upskilling, and certification readiness.
$749/seat Team plan
Managers get the trainer-led catalog plus labs, practice, and reporting.
Training coverage
Courses that carry Bob Salmans's expertise into your team plan
Use these courses as proof of coverage for the roles and technologies your team needs to support.
Courses Bob Salmans teaches
41 courses as the on-camera trainer
Azure
AZ-500
This intermediate Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate training prepares you for the AZ-500 exam, which is required to earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification. Become an Azure security engineer associate by learning the skills needed to secure Azure-based networks by implementing security controls.
Azure
Azure Identity Management with Azure AD
This intermediate Azure training teaches how to implement Azure Identity Management with Azure AD, ensuring secure, scalable access to your cloud network. Learners will understand key differences and similarities between Azure AD and traditional Active Directory, and how to manage identity and access effectively. Ideal for onboarding security admins or enhancing Azure security skills for cloud environments.
Azure
Microsoft Entra ID Overview
This Azure Active Directory (AAD) training covers user access, data, and security for applications running in the cloud and on-prem.
Check Point
CCSA
This training covers both the Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) and Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) certifications. Learn to install, configure, and manage Check Point R81, including gateways, security policies, threat prevention, and advanced network protection. Build hands-on skills with firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems. Ideal for security admins preparing for certification or teams needing a practical Check Point reference.
Cisco
300-715 SISE
This CCNP Security training teaches you how to deploy and configure Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to secure wired, wireless and VPN access. You’ll integrate ISE with Active Directory, LDAP, PKI and multifactor stores, enforce 802.1X policies, implement Mac Authentication Bypass and Cisco TrustSec, and build authentication and authorization profiles. You’ll also configure web and guest portals, enable BYOD onboarding and certificates, and manage endpoint posture and compliance. Prepare for the 300‑715 exam with hands-on virtual labs and gain practical skills to secure modern networks.
Cisco
CCNP Security
This advanced Cisco CCNP Security training covers the objectives in the 300-710 SNCF exam, which is one of six concentration exams you can take to earn the CCNP Security certification. This Cisco training can be used for 300-710 SNCF exam prep, onboarding new network administrators, individual or team training plans, or as a Cisco reference resource.
Cisco
CCST Networking
Become a Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) with hands‑on, entry‑level Cisco CCST Networking (100-150) training that simplifies the complex. Learn with expert-led lessons, and fortify your skills with virtual labs. You’ll master foundational building blocks from TCP/IP, OSI models, and protocols like HTTP, DNS, DHCP. You'll also dive in to IPv4/IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and connectivity on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS. Learn to troubleshoot using Wireshark, Cisco commands, and real‑world methodologies. Get practical, get certified, and get working.
Cisco
Cisco CyberOps
Prepare for the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (200‑201 CBROPS) exam with Cisco training designed to give you practical SOC skills — the way real analysts work. You’ll get hands-on experience with SIEM, NetFlow, tcpdump, malware analysis, access control models, and incident response workflows based on NIST.SP800‑61. Learn how to detect network, application, and endpoint threats, investigate attacks like DDoS or man‑in‑the‑middle, and apply defense‑in‑depth. After completing this CBROPS v1.2 training, you’ll confidently analyze logs, extract artifacts from PCAPs, classify risks and vulnerabilities, and use automation tools like SOAR. Ideal for entry‑level security analysts or engineers ready to earn their CyberOps certification and launch an SOC career.
Cisco
Cisco Firepower
This Cisco Firepower training course prepares learners to start using Cisco's next-generation Firepower firewalls. After completing this Cisco Firepower training, you'll know how to use lists and feeds, how to blacklist IP addresses and URLs, and how to implement Security Intelligence (SI) as part of an access control policy in Firepower.
CompTIA
A+ Core 2
Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) V15 exam with expert-led training, unlimited practice exams, and virtual labs. Build real-world IT support skills across Windows 11, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, with expanded focus on OS management, cloud productivity tools, file systems (ReFS, XFS), UEFI/TPM, hybrid deployments, and command-line utilities like whoami and sfc. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for a reason. This course dives into Zero Trust security, passwordless authentication, MDM, DLP, EPP/EDR, and protection against email-based threats and fileless malware. You'll also cover software troubleshooting, ticketing systems, and operational best practices. Prepare to sit the 220-1202 exam with confidence and level up your IT career.
CompTIA
PenTest+
Learn how to simulate real-world cyberattacks, uncover network vulnerabilities, and sharpen your ethical hacking skills with this intermediate PenTest+ training. You’ll practice modern penetration testing techniques in realistic labs, document findings, and prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) exam. Ideal for junior cybersecurity pros ready to level up or seasoned testers looking to validate their skills.
CompTIA
Project+
Master CompTIA Project+ (PK0‑005) online training to become a certified project manager. This fully online CompTIA Project+ course with practice exams empowers you to start leading projects from concept to close. You’ll learn to think like a project manager by grasping essential project frameworks and best practices. This training helps you execute with precision by breaking down complex projects into manageable, measurable tasks. You’ll also develop the ability to communicate clearly, managing stakeholders and timelines with ease. Additionally, the program prepares you for exam success by focusing on PK0‑005-specific objectives while reinforcing real-world application. This training not only builds your path to Project+ certification but also equips you to advance your project management career across any industry.
Buyer proof
Expert-led paths help teams turn training into measurable readiness.
Vertikal6 made CBT Nuggets the centerpiece of their apprentice training program. Each new hire was assigned a structured certification path starting with CompTIA A+ and progressing through Network+ and Security+. The practice exams gave engineers a realistic preview of what they'd face on exam day, and the virtual labs let them practice in real environments without risk.
- 100% exam pass rate for staff using CBT Nuggets
- Structured apprentice-to-technician pipeline with clear milestones
- Reduced wasted exam voucher spending
- Faster time-to-productivity for new hires