CCNA

Issued Dec 29, 2023 · Expires Jun 21, 2028

Earners of Cisco CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) have demonstrated knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability.

• Core Routing
• Access Connectivity
• Architectures and Services
• Assurance and Automation
• Automation
• Connectivity
• High Availability and Fast Convergence
• IP
• IP services
• Network Access
• Network Fundamentals
• Programability

Fortinet Certified Associate Cybersecurity

Issued Jan 09, 2024 · Expires Jan 09, 2026

The Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity certification validates that the earner can run high-level operations on a FortiGate device. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of operating the most common FortiGate features.

• Application Control
• Antivirus
• Web Filtering
• Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
• SSL Inspection
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• FortiGate
• Firewall
• Cybersecurity
• Authentication

Automate AI Solutions on Cisco Infrastructure

Issued Jun 23, 2025

This badge earner has demonstrated advanced capabilities in designing, automating, and managing AI/ML-ready network infrastructures on Cisco technologies. They have critical skills in Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP), AIOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), enabling them to optimize network performance, enhance security compliance, and ensure scalability for AI/ML workloads.

• Agentic AI Integration
• Zero-Touch Provisioning (ZTP)
• Terraform Management
• Template-Based Automation
• Network Automation
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Cisco Intersight
• Ansible
• AIOps Implementation

Fortinet FortiGate 7.4 Operator

Issued Jan 10, 2024

The FortiGate 7.4 Operator exam badge recognizes expertise in the common features of implementing and operating a FortiGate device. The badge earner has demonstrated knowledge of basic configuration, operation, and day-to-day administration.

• VPN
• Web Filtering
• SSL Inspection
• IPS
• FortiOS
• Firewall
• Authentication
• Application Control
• Antivirus

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Issued Aug 03, 2023

Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the Introduction to Cybersecurity course. The holder of this student-level credential has introductory knowledge of cybersecurity, including the global implications of cyber threats on industries, and why cybersecurity is a growing profession. They understand vulnerabilities and threat detection and defense. They also have insight into opportunities available with pursuing cybersecurity certifications.

• Threat Detection
• Cyber Best Practices
• Cybersecurity
• Network Vulnerabilities
• Privacy And Data Confidentiality

Networking Essentials

Issued Aug 04, 2023

Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the Networking Essentials course and achieved this student level credential. Earner has knowledge of fundamentals of networking, how devices communicate, network addressing and services, how to build a home or small office network and configure basic security, basics of configuring Cisco devices, and the basics of testing and troubleshooting network problems. Participated in up to 19 labs and 24 Cisco Packet Tracer activities.

• Basic Network Security
• Standards And Protocols
• SOHO Networks
• Networking Concepts
• IPv4 And IPv6 Fundamentals
• Integrated Wireless Router
• Ethernet Networks
• DHCP
• Wireless PC

Ethical Hacker

Issued Sep 13, 2023

Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the Ethical Hacker course. The holder of this student level credential has a broad understanding of the legal and compliance requirements and is proficient in the art of scoping, executing, reporting vulnerability assessments, and recommending mitigation strategies. The holder has completed up to 34 hands-on activities using Kali Linux, WebSploit, and other tools.

• IoT Security
• Exploiting Networks
• Exploiting Applications
• Ethical Hacking
• Penetration Testing
• Pentesting Tools
• Reporting
• Social Engineering
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Vulnerability Scanning

Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting

Issued Sep 26, 2023

Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting course and achieved this student level credential. Earner has knowledge of physical, data link and network layers, how they work together to provide end-to-end connectivity, and also understands IPv6 addressing functions and how to obtain one and the neighbor discovery process. Practiced troubleshooting skills to keep a network up and running in up to 13 Cisco Packet Tracer activities.

• Troubleshooting
• Network Troubleshooting
• IPv6 Addressing
• Copper and Fiber Cabling
• Cisco Switches
• Cisco Routers

Network Technician Career Path

Issued Sep 26, 2023

Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the Networking Technician career path and achieved this student level credential. Earner has knowledge of networking fundamentals, how devices communicate, cabling, network addressing and services, basics of configuring Cisco devices, troubleshooting and support of endpoints, networks, and users including diagnostics and documentation as a member of a help desk team, and basic wireless. Participated in up to 50 practice activities.

• Cisco Devices
• IPv6 Addressing
• IPv4 Addressing
• Hierarchical Network Design
• Help Desk
• Ethernet
• Endpoint Devices
• Documentation
• Copper and Fiber Cabling
• Cloud Services
• Cisco Switches
• Cisco Routers

Endpoint Security

Issued Oct 02, 2023

Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the Endpoint Security course. The holder of this student-level credential has a broad understanding of basic concepts of network security, as well as operating systems and endpoint security.

• Windows Security
• System And Endpoint Protection
• Antimalware Protection
• Application Security
• Common Cyber Threats
• Defending Systems And Devices
• Securing WLANs
• Network Security Infrastructure
• Mitigating Common Network Attacks
• Linux Basics
• IP/TCP/UDP Vulnerabilities
• Host-based Intrusion Prevention

Cyber Threat Management

Issued Dec 11, 2023

Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the Cyber Threat Management course. The holder of this student-level credential is familiar with cybersecurity policies and governance to ensure an organization complies with ethics standards and legal and regulatory frameworks. They understand how to do a network vulnerability assessment and create a risk management plan, as well as post-incident response.

• Governance
• Disaster Recovery
• Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
• The Cyber Kill Chain
• The Diamond Model Of Intrusion Analysis
• Threat Intelligence Services
• Security Controls
• Security Assessments
• Secure Device Management
• Risk Management
• Risk Assessment
• Penetration Testing

HRSE (HR Summit & Expo) 2022

Issued Dec 21, 2022

Earners of this badge have attended HRSE (HR Summit & Expo) 2022 as a visitor and immersed themselves in areas of HR Management by engaging in seminar sessions.

• HR Development
• HR Leaders
• HRM
• Learning & Development
• Human Resources
• HR Management