History of Cisco Certifications
In this video, the speaker discusses the history of Cisco certifications and the changes that will take place in 2024. Previously, there were ten Cisco certifications, including CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Security, and others. However, in 2020, this was reduced to five main certifications, which will be highlighted in the upcoming slides. The speaker mentions that while the number of certifications has not changed, the exam topics have been updated across various levels, including CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE. For 2024, the CCNA has been consolidated into a single certification called CCNA Enterprise, which merges various topics, including wireless and security concepts. The CCNP has also been streamlined into five areas: Enterprise, Security, Data Center, Service Provider, and Collaboration. The history of the CCNA certification dates back to 1998, and it has evolved over time with the introduction of various technology certifications. The CCIE, established in 1993, is considered a prestigious certification that includes both written and practical exams. Additionally, the speaker mentions new certification series in Network Automation and Cyber Security, emphasizing the importance of foundational knowledge in CCNA before pursuing advanced certifications. The Cyber Security certifications focus on security fundamentals and concepts such as security monitoring and policy implementation.
The video discusses the enforcement of IT policy, which is a key topic included in the cybersecurity certification exam.