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07/30/2026
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From Course Completion to Operational Readiness: A Five-Level IT Team Training Maturity Model
Use this five-level IT team maturity model to assess technical skills, close capability gaps, strengthen hands-on performance, and measure operational readiness.
07/28/2026
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INE Launches New Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN Course for Enterprise Network Professionals
Prisma SD-WAN: From Concepts to Deployment helps network engineers build practical skills for modern branch and distributed network environmentsCARY, N.C., July 28, 2026 — INE, a global provider of networking and cybersecurity training, announced the launch of Prisma SD-WAN: From Concepts to Deployment, a new course designed to help network professionals build practical skills for planning, understanding, and deploying Palo Alto Networks Prisma SD-WAN using Strata Cloud Manager.As organizations support more distributed users, cloud-based applications, and branch locations, network teams are being asked to deliver consistent connectivity, stronger visibility, and more adaptable operations. That shift has made SD-WAN expertise increasingly important for engineers responsible for enterprise architecture, branch connectivity, and day-to-day network performance.The nearly 13-hour course moves beyond high-level SD-WAN theory to provide a structured path through the concepts, Strata Cloud Manager workflows, and deployment considerations network professionals need to understand when working with Prisma SD-WAN. It is intended for network engineers, architects, infrastructure professionals, and technical leaders who want to strengthen their knowledge of software-defined WAN architecture and modern enterprise network operations.“SD-WAN has moved well beyond a niche architecture decision. It is now central to how organizations connect branch locations, support cloud applications, and maintain visibility across distributed environments,” said Brian McGahan, co-founder of INE and Director of Networking Content. “As enterprises increasingly adopt SASE, cloud-delivered security, and Zero Trust architectures, the demand for multi-vendor SD-WAN expertise continues to grow. This course expands our SD-WAN portfolio, allowing our customers to keep training and assessing critical skills within a single platform.”The Prisma SD-WAN: From Concepts to Deployment course complements INE’s broader library of networking, automation, cloud, and security content, giving professionals a way to develop vendor-specific skills while strengthening the architectural and operational knowledge required across modern infrastructure environments.The new course is available now through INE’s training platform. Learners can access Prisma SD-WAN: From Concepts to Deployment through INE’s business licenses or individual INE Premium subscriptions.<br />About INEINE is a leading provider of technical training for the IT and cybersecurity industries. INE’s learning platform combines expert-led instruction, hands-on labs, assessments, certification preparation, and enterprise analytics across networking, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and AI. INE helps professionals and organizations build practical, job-relevant skills through continuous learning and real-world application. Learn more at https://ine.com.
07/28/2026
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New INE Research Finds Just 22% of Organizations Feel Prepared for AI-Driven Cybersecurity Operations
2026 Wired Together Report reveals a widening gap between cybersecurity strategy and operational readiness as AI, workforce shortages, and growing complexity reshape enterprise security.CARY, N.C., July 23, 2026 — INE, a leading provider of hands-on technical training and cybersecurity education, today announced the release of its 2026 Wired Together Report: The Knowing vs. Doing Gap in Cybersecurity Operations, an annual research report examining how organizations are adapting to AI, operational convergence, workforce readiness, and rapidly evolving cyber threats.Drawing on original survey data and analysis of industry research, the report finds that while organizations broadly recognize the need for AI-assisted operations, greater automation, and stronger collaboration across cybersecurity and networking teams, operational readiness continues to lag.Among the report's key findings:Only 22% of organizations report feeling highly prepared for AI-driven operational convergence.The average Security Operations Center (SOC) now manages 83 security tools across 29 vendors, contributing to growing operational complexity.71% of SOC analysts report burnout tied to alert overload.The average eCrime breakout time has fallen to 29 minutes, while the fastest observed breakout occurred in just 27 seconds.AI and machine learning operational expertise emerged as the most significant workforce skills gap identified by respondents.Drawing from a global study of 336 IT, networking, and security specialists performed in April 2026, the 2026 Wired Together Report integrates original survey insights with comprehensive analysis of current third-party market data."The cybersecurity industry has largely moved beyond asking what needs to change," said Lindsey Rinehart, INE CEO. "The challenge organizations face today is operationalizing those changes quickly enough to keep pace with AI, increasingly interconnected environments, and machine-speed threats. Workforce readiness has become a defining business capability."The report identifies three converging forces reshaping enterprise cybersecurity:Accelerating adoption of AI-powered tools and automationIncreasing operational complexity across cloud, hybrid, and distributed environmentsThreat actors leveraging AI and automation to accelerate attacks and evade detectionWhile organizations continue investing in modernization initiatives, the report concludes that adding technology alone will not close the readiness gap. Instead, future-ready organizations are prioritizing operational simplicity, cross-functional collaboration, AI governance, and continuous workforce development."The organizations best positioned for the future won't necessarily be those with the most technology," added Rinehart. "They'll be the ones that reduce complexity, build adaptable teams, and create operational environments capable of evolving as quickly as the threat landscape."Beyond highlighting current challenges, the report outlines five strategic priorities for technology leaders:Reduce operational fragmentationBuild shared visibility across teamsInvest in workforce adaptabilityOperationalize AI governance earlyPrioritize sustainable cybersecurity operationsThe 2026 Wired Together Report is intended for CISOs, CIOs, cybersecurity leaders, IT executives, networking professionals, and enterprise decision-makers seeking practical insight into the future of cybersecurity operations and workforce readiness.The full report is available at:https://learn.ine.com/report/wired-togetherAbout INEINE is the premier provider of online networking, cybersecurity, cloud, and IT training and certifications. Through hands-on labs, expert instruction, and enterprise-ready learning solutions, INE helps individuals and organizations develop the technical skills needed to secure today's increasingly complex digital environments. Serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and IT professionals worldwide, INE is committed to building workforce readiness through practical, real-world training.
07/22/2026
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The New CCNA v2.0 Exam May Be Significantly Harder Than You Think
Explore the biggest CCNA v2.0 exam changes, including deeper troubleshooting, scenario-based questions, AI concepts, and how learners should prepare.
07/16/2026
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AI Security Readiness Is Now an Operational Skill Beyond the Engineering Team
AI security readiness is becoming essential for IT, SOC, DevOps, cloud, and security teams. Learn how to secure AI-enabled workflows with practical skills and INE’s eAIS certification.
06/23/2026
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INE Launches eAIS Certification to Build Practical AI Security Readiness
New AI Security Fundamentals credential focuses on prompt injection, RAG security, tool misuse, and safe operational use of AI across IT and cybersecurity teamsCARY, N.C. —June 23, 2026 — INE, a leading provider of cybersecurity and networking training, today announced the launch of AI Systems Security Specialist (eAIS), a new certification designed to help IT, cybersecurity, and operations professionals understand, assess, and secure modern AI-enabled systems.As organizations rapidly adopt copilots, chat assistants, LLM-enabled applications, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic workflows, AI security is moving beyond a specialized engineering discipline and becoming a frontline responsibility. eAIS is built for technology and operations professionals who are not AI engineers, but are increasingly expected to identify AI-specific risk, apply baseline controls, and use AI safely in day-to-day operational environments.The certification addresses a growing gap between general AI literacy and advanced AI red teaming. eAIS focuses on the practical middle ground: helping practitioners recognize how AI systems change risk, where sensitive data can leak, how attackers exploit AI workflows, and how to validate that foundational defenses are working.“With eAIS, we are giving practitioners a practical, security-first credential that helps them understand AI risk, apply effective controls, and make safer decisions in real operational environments. For enterprises managing AI adoption this is a game-changer in assessing and validating needed skills.” said Lindsey Rinehart, CEO of INE. Built for Practical AI Security ReadinesseAIS is designed for IT support teams, help desk professionals, system administrators, junior security analysts, SOC teams, DevOps, platform, and cloud operations professionals, as well as students and career changers entering cybersecurity.The certification emphasizes security-first AI fundamentals, including:Understanding how LLM applications, RAG pipelines, tools, agents, and logging systems create new exposure pointsIdentifying prompt injection, jailbreaks, data leakage, RAG poisoning, tool misuse, and over-permissioning risksApplying practical safeguards such as least privilege, parameter validation, fail-closed controls, human-in-the-loop gates, structured outputs, retrieval hardening, and safe loggingTesting and validating mitigations through repeatable, hands-on exercisesUsing AI safely in SOC, IT operations, automation, and SDLC workflows through verify-before-act practices, audit trails, review gates, and secrets hygieneUnlike broad AI literacy programs, eAIS is vendor-neutral, tool-agnostic, and grounded in operational security outcomes. Learners are trained not only to understand AI risk, but to implement and verify controls in ways that align with real enterprise environments.Comprehensive Coverage Across AI Security DomainsThe learning path includes focused modules on AI systems for security practitioners, embeddings and RAG security, prompt injection and jailbreaks, tool and agentic workflow abuse patterns, defensive controls, secure integrations, human-in-the-loop automation, telemetry, and AI security testing.For enterprises, eAIS provides a clear signal that teams can safely evaluate AI-enabled workflows and apply baseline controls before risk becomes operational exposure. For practitioners, it offers a practical credential for building confidence in one of cybersecurity’s fastest-growing areas.AvailabilityThe AI Security Fundamentals (eAIS) certification and learning path are available now through INE. For details on exam requirements, preparation resources, and enterprise training options, visit ine.com/enterprise.
06/08/2026
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8 Must-Have Networking and Cybersecurity Skills for OT Environments
Learn the top networking and cybersecurity skills needed to secure modern OT and ICS environments, including segmentation, SCADA security, IAM, SIEM, and vulnerability management.
06/08/2026
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AI Is Finding More Vulnerabilities Than Teams Can Fix — Here’s the Real Challenge
AI-powered systems are changing cybersecurity operations and increasing security workloads. Learn why organizations need practical AI security skills to identify risks, validate findings, and securely operate modern AI environments.
06/08/2026
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INE Helps Public Agencies Prepare for the Rise of AI-Driven Cyber Attacks
New training initiative addresses deepfakes, AI phishing, and evolving threats targeting public trust and critical servicesCARY, N.C. — June 3, 2026 - INE, global provider of networking and cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced an expanded public sector cybersecurity training initiative designed to help local governments defend against rapidly evolving AI-enabled threats targeting both human and technical systems.AI Attacks Are Eroding Trust Across Public SystemsAs AI-powered attacks become more convincing and automated, public agencies are facing a growing trust challenge on two fronts: trust in communications and trust in the systems behind them.AI-generated voice clones are being used to impersonate government officials and authorize fraudulent transfers. Hyper-personalized phishing campaigns can now mimic internal communication styles using publicly available information from social media, meeting records, and online documents. At the same time, autonomous AI tools are continuously scanning for exposed APIs, cloud misconfigurations, and unpatched legacy systems.These attacks succeed because they exploit both human judgment and technical vulnerabilities simultaneously. A fake voice can sound legitimate. A fraudulent email can appear routine. An improperly secured AI-enabled chatbot can unintentionally expose sensitive information. When incidents occur, agencies are increasingly forced to determine whether systems were breached directly, manipulated through deception, or both.“The public sector is facing a new category of cyber risk,” said Lindsey Reinhardt, CEO of INE. “AI attacks are faster, more convincing, and more scalable than traditional phishing campaigns. Local governments need training that prepares teams to recognize deepfakes, respond to AI-driven threats, and maintain critical public services during an incident.”The Operational Impact Extends Beyond Data LossThe operational impact of these attacks extends well beyond data loss. Residents may lose access to billing systems and public services. Payroll processing can be disrupted. Courts may need to reschedule hearings. Emergency response systems and transit communications can be affected. Public trust can erode quickly when essential services become unavailable.For many public agencies, the challenge is compounded by limited staffing, aging infrastructure, and increasing pressure to modernize services quickly. Attackers understand that even short disruptions can create public confusion, overwhelm internal teams, and damage confidence in local institutions. The speed and scale of AI-enabled attacks are forcing agencies to rethink not only how they defend systems, but how they maintain continuity and public trust during a crisis.Building Readiness for AI-Driven ThreatsINE’s training approach is designed around the real-world scenarios public agencies are increasingly encountering, including incident response, threat hunting, SOC readiness, cloud security, data protection, and AI-focused security awareness. The program supports teams across cybersecurity, networking, cloud, data, and IT operations with practical, hands-on preparation for emerging threats.Municipal agencies that invest in continuous training, rehearsed response procedures, and modern defensive controls are better positioned to contain attacks and recover quickly. As AI-enabled threats continue to evolve, resilience requires more than annual compliance training.INE Enterprise supports public sector organizations with scalable training across cybersecurity, networking, cloud, and AI. With more than 70 learning paths and 4,500 hands-on labs, organizations can build operational readiness across teams and strengthen their ability to protect critical services and public trust.For more information about INE’s public sector cybersecurity training solutions, visit ine.com.<br />About INEINE is an award-winning, premier provider of online networking and cybersecurity education, including cybersecurity training and certification. INE is trusted by Fortune 500 companies and IT professionals around the globe. Leveraging a state-of-the-art hands-on lab platform, advanced technologies, a global video distribution network, and instruction from world-class experts, INE sets the standard for high-impact, career-advancing technical education.
05/26/2026
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INE Earns 43 G2 Summer 2026 Awards for Cybersecurity and Technical Skills Training
Verified customer reviews recognize INE as a top platform for hands-on cybersecurity and technical skills development across enterprise and global markets.CARY, N.C. — May 26, 2026 — INE, a global leader in hands-on cybersecurity and technical training, today announced it has earned a record-breaking 43 badges in the G2 Summer 2026 Reports — nearly doubling the company’s previous high and reinforcing INE’s momentum across cybersecurity and technical workforce development.The awards span cybersecurity professional development, technical skills development, and online course provider categories, including recognition across enterprise, SMB, and international regional markets.Because G2 rankings are driven by verified customer reviews, the awards reflect direct feedback from cybersecurity and IT professionals using INE to build real-world technical skills.As organizations face growing pressure to close cybersecurity and technical skills gaps, demand continues to rise for hands-on workforce development platforms that help teams build practical, operational readiness — not just theoretical knowledge.The recognition reflects growing demand for hands-on cybersecurity and technical workforce development solutions that help organizations build practical, operational readiness.<br />INE delivers hands-on training across cybersecurity, cloud, networking, AI, infrastructure, and data science through expert-led instruction, immersive labs, cyber ranges, and certification preparation.Organizations Choose INE for:Hands-on labs and cyber ranges that simulate real-world environmentsTraining across cybersecurity, cloud, networking, AI, infrastructure, and data scienceCertification preparation for leading industry vendorsWorkforce development solutions for enterprise and growing technical teamsBusiness analytics and reporting for learner progress and team readinessFlexible training solutions designed to scale with organizational needsINE’s business solutions help organizations scale workforce development through hands-on technical training, certification preparation, analytics, and reporting designed to support both team performance and long-term organizational readiness.Learn why cybersecurity and IT professionals worldwide continue to rank INE among the leading platforms for hands-on technical training at ine.com/enterprise.
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