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Prep for the Next Step with INE’s New Cisco Certified Networking Professional Enterprise Learning Path

(Cary, NC) The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) continues to be one of the most in-demand Networking certifications in the IT industry. It is routinely ranked as one of the most important mid-level credentials across various specialties. Professionals who earn their CCNP can command salaries ranging from $80,000 to $200,000 and beyond, according to recent data from SimplyHired. Enterprises that have IT departments stacked with CCNP certifications can be confident their teams are knowledgeable, engaged, and experienced in the most up-to-date technology. <br />Achieving the CCNP is a significant investment in both time and money, as the cost of the exam alone exceeds $2,000. Therefore, proper training and studying habits are crucial to establish before attempting to take the exam. A top-flight training program will include expert training from instructors who are established in the field and adept at teaching those skills, access to hands-on labs, and an established feedback loop. <br />INE, the leading provider of online technical training for the IT industry, recently launched a new CCNP Enterprise Learning Path. The suite of courses, labs, quizzes, and workbooks was developed to assist networking professionals with upskilling and preparing for the CCNP Enterprise exam. <br />Who Is It For?Anyone with foundational skills in networking can benefit from the new learning path, but it is specifically designed for those:<br />Preparing for the CCNP Enterprise Certification from CiscoNetworking professionals interested in upskillingCCNP-Certified professionals preparing for their 3-year recertification  <br />INE’s Learning Path has over 100 hands-on virtual labs that give users practical experience that can easily transfer to day-to-day tactical application at work.<br />“Entry-level networking administrators and engineers frequently find that their job tasks fall into the categories of ‘rack-and-stack,’ recabling (or cable tracing for troubleshooting purposes), and some minimal configuration implementation,” says INE Technical Instructor Keith Bogart, a networking professional with more than 25 years of Cisco experience who collaborated on the learning path by creating ENSLD course content. “With time and experience, responsibilities often evolve and become more complex. But many network engineers dream of the day they will be given the task of designing a network from scratch, and that accomplishment is what INE’s ENSLD Learning Path will help you achieve.”<br />The Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification requires the exam taker to complete the core exam and one of the following concentration exams:<br />ENARSI: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services ENSDWI: Implementing Cisco SD-WAN SolutionsENSLD: Designing Cisco Enterprise NetworksENWLSD: Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless NetworksENWLSI: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless NetworksENAUTO: Automating Cisco Enterprise SolutionsENCC (New Exam from Cisco this fall!): Designing and Implementing Cloud Connectivity<br />This coursework, and the content throughout the CCNP Enterprise Learning Path, is designed to help professionals upskill in their careers. This can lead to promotions, pay increases, and much more. To learn how your enterprise can benefit from an investment in INE training, click here. To prep for the next step in your career journey, click here. <br />About INE: INE is the premier provider of online technical training for the IT industry.Harnessing the world's most powerful hands-on lab platform, cutting-edge technology, global video distribution network, and world-class expert instructors, INE is the top training choice for Fortune 500 companies worldwide, and for IT professionals looking to advance their careers. INE’s suite of learning paths offers an incomparable depth of expertise across cyber security, cloud, networking, and data science. INE is committed to delivering the most advanced technical training on the planet, while also lowering the barriers worldwide for those looking to enter and excel in an IT career.<br />Contact us:Kathryn BrownKbrown@ine.com

INE Recognized as Spring 2023 Enterprise Leader by G2

“The Best IT Training!”: G2 Reviews Push INE to Top of Training Leaderboard(Cary, NC) – INE, the global leader in IT training, has been recognized as a 2023 worldwide industry leader by G2, the world’s largest tech marketplace. The recognition highlights INE’s high performance across Enterprise and Small-to-Mid-Sized Businesses in the US, Asia-Pacific, and European markets. For two decades, INE has been a trusted training partner to Fortune 500 companies around the world. Using proven hands-on training methods, INE continues to revolutionize the Information Technology training sector. INE’s robust learning catalog includes an industry-leading suite of cloud-based hands-on labs designed to propel security teams into real-world scenarios without risk to their infrastructure, along with 18,000+ on-demand videos across Cyber Security, Cloud, Networking, Data Science, and DevOps, study guides, quizzes, projects, workbooks, and industry-leading certifications, including the eJPT. G2 has awarded INE the following distinctions for Spring 2023:Leader, Technical Skills DevelopmentLeader, Online Course ProvidersLeader, Enterprise Technical Skills DevelopmentLeader, Enterprise Online Course ProvidersLeader, Small-Business Technical Skills DevelopmentLeader, Small-Business Europe Technical Skills DevelopmentLeader, Asia-Pacific Online Course ProvidersMomentum Leader, Online Course ProvidersMomentum Leader, Technical Skills DevelopmentHigh Performer, Small-Business Asia Pacific Technical Skills DevelopmentHigh Performer, Europe Online Course ProvidersHigh Performer, Asia Online Course ProvidersHigh Performer, Asia Pacific Technical Skills DevelopmentHigh Performer, Small-Business Online Course ProvidersHigh Performer, Mid-Market Online Course Providers“INE provides a variety of content across many domains. Specifically, cyber security training modules are well done and allow any newcomer to learn from scratch,” writes INE Enterprise user Jonathan Y. “Contents cover not only theory, but also the real world usage,” writes another Small-Business user. “A wide range of topics are covered, not only from Cybersecurity, but also from Data Science and Networking.”<br />INE was named a 2022 SC Media Excellence Award Finalist for Best Certification Program and Best IT Security-Related Training Program. Now in its 25th year, the SC Awards are cyber security’s most prestigious and competitive program. Finalists are recognized for outstanding solutions, organizations, and people driving innovation and success in information security. INE has also been recognized by Training Industry as a 2022 Watch List Company for Learning Services and Custom Content Development. The annual lists are designed to help buy-side organizations in their search for the right training partners. “INE is thrilled to be recognized as having the confidence of business leaders worldwide,” said Dara Warn, INE’s CEO. “From individual learners to large-scale enterprises, we strive every day to deliver the highest quality training in the industry. We are committed to driving the industry forward, and proud to be recognized as leaders.”About INE: INE is the premier provider of online technical training for the IT industry. Harnessing the world’s most powerful hands-on lab platform, cutting-edge technology, global video distribution network, and world-class instructors, INE is the top training choice for Fortune 500 companies worldwide, and for IT professionals looking to advance their careers. INE’s suite of learning paths offers an incomparable depth of expertise across cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and data science. INE is committed to delivering the most advanced technical training on the planet, while also lowering the barriers worldwide for those looking to enter and excel in an IT career. About G2More than 3 million people visit G2.com to read and write authentic reviews about thousands of software products and professional services. So far, G2 has published over 1 million reviews and over 5 million visitors are helping millions of businesses make better buying decisions – and reach their full potential.<br />

Cybersecurity Jobs in High Demand: Here's How to Get Started with INE's eJPT

(Cary, N.C.) Cybercrime losses spiked 49% in 2022, costing Americans $10.3 billion and continuing an alarming trend of cyber threats to critical infrastructure sectors, according to a report just released by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. As enterprises double down on securing their networks, penetration testing roles are in high demand, estimated by O’Net Online to grow by almost 35,000 in the next decade. A career in pentesting can be lucrative, with Junior Penetration Tester salaries averaging $87,105 and senior Penetration Tester salaries averaging $97,666, according to Glassdoor. Pentesting roles are unique in that they often do not require 4-year or advanced degrees. Instead, most roles require industry certifications such as INE’s eJPT for entry-level positions. Earning this type of certification is affordable and efficient, with most completing their training and achieving certification in less than a year. A Junior Penetration Tester is an entry-level role on a cybersecurity team that can lead to more advanced positions. Junior Pentesters search for vulnerabilities and attempt to exploit them as a preventative cybersecurity measure. The eJPT Certification and corresponding Learning Path enable students to learn and demonstrate mastery of all the necessary skills for the role at their own pace. The eJPT covers:Assessment MethodologiesHost and Network AuditingHost and Network Penetration TestingWeb Application Penetration Testing The eJPT Certification exam is designed to be accessible and practical, ensuring that in the end, students have what it takes to perform as a Junior Pentester. The exam includes a combination of multiple-choice questions and hands-on labs, with a time limit of 48 hours to complete. It is open book, mirroring the experience Junior Penetration Testers will have in the real world. <br />Regardless of whether practitioners are new to cybersecurity or upskilling, taking time to study for the exam will increase confidence and boost chances of success. INE’s Penetration Testing Student Learning Path is designed to help students be Certification Challenge ready. <br />The hands-on learning path:<br />Prepares students for an entry-level position within a red teamExposes students to bug bounty basicsProvides the skills and practice necessary to pass the eJPT Certification exam “Michael’s Story” - An eJPT Success Story <br />If you ask Michael Padrick what life is like now, you’ll be met with an ear-to-ear smile that is as bright as it is contagious. It’s the kind of smile that comes from overcoming serious challenges, pulling yourself up by the bootstraps, and realizing you are stronger than you thought. It’s the kind of smile that comes from a genuine confidence that you are exactly where you are meant to be. <br />Two years ago, Michael wasn’t smiling very much. Balancing a physically demanding career he despised with the obligations of providing for the the family he loved was draining him of everything. Putting one foot in front of the next felt exhausting and overwhelming. <br />It was a simple conversation that changed the trajectory of Michael’s life forever. <br />After bouncing around a career change in his head, Michael started taking online courses in cybersecurity while still running a successful but demanding pool cleaning business in southern California. Although he enjoyed the challenges of cybersecurity, he found the coursework dry, dull, and uninspiring. He hit the wall. On the brink of dropping the entire project and chalking it up to a loss, a friend suggested Michael check out INE for training. <br />Within an hour, he was hooked. Inspired. Challenged. Engaged. Michael devoted his spare time to studying and passed the eJPT, INE’s Junior Penetration Tester certification. He immediately began working on eCPPT, INE’s Certified Professional Penetration Tester certification, and passed it too. Motivated by success, Michael began applying for jobs in cybersecurity and plotting how to sell his pool cleaning business and transition into the life he wanted to live. The opportunity came quietly, but Michael felt a flutter of excitement. The Federal Reserve needed a Penetration Tester/Red Team Operator, and Michael fit the bill perfectly. A painstaking interview process followed, and after the final interview, Michael heard the words he’d been dreaming of – “You’re Hired.” As he settled into his new position, life began to change. Every day was exciting and challenging. Michael sold his pool business and started working from home, available to his kids at the end of a long day, and no longer physically exhausted from a labor-intensive job. He shifted into a leadership role as lead Purple Team Operator and Penetration Tester. He began to feel comfortable and confident in his new role. He began asserting himself at work, in meetings, and quickly gained the respect of management and his team. Just under two years after sliding himself into the driver’s seat of his career, Michael 's life is completely different. He’ll tell you he loves his job. His benefits are incredible. He is able to take care of his family emotionally, physically, and financially. The stress – gone. It wasn’t easy, and it didn’t come fast. But ask Michael what life is like right now, and he’ll grin that huge grin. He’ll say its better than he could have ever imagined because he took control of his career. Because he buckled down, worked hard, and found a training regimen that inspired him to be the best version of himself. Michael will tell you he couldn’t have done it on his own. No one can. But with the right support, anyone can. Start your journey today! Sign up now. <br />

eJPT Certification is Here to Kickstart Junior Pentesting Careers

A Junior Penetration Tester is an entry-level role on a cybersecurity team that searches for vulnerabilities and attempts to exploit them as a preventative cybersecurity measure. With INE’s release of the eJPT Certification, you can learn and demonstrate mastery of all the necessary skills for the cybersecurity or red team work role at your own pace.

Cyber Security Capture the Flag (CTF) Labs

INE's Capture the Flag (CTF) learning path offers 1900+ unique, real-world lab scenarios on topics spanning from recon, exploitation, post-exploitation, data exfiltration, web applications, traffic analysis, CVEs, network components, infrastructure attacks, privilege escalation, forensics, firmware analysis, reversing, secure coding, IoT networks, Metasploit, Python for infosec and many others.

Discover the INE Cyber Security Lab Experience

This one of a kind, hands-on lab experience path offers 1900+ unique, real-world lab scenarios on topics spanning from recon, exploitation, post-exploitation, data exfiltration, web applications, traffic analysis, CVEs, network components, infrastructure attacks, privilege escalation, forensics, firmware analysis, reversing, secure coding, IoT networks, Metasploit, Python for infosec and many others.

CCNP Enterprise - ENARSI Practice Labs

In this course, you’ll be given dozens of opportunities to identify what is wrong with a network, fix it, and then view a solution to see if you resolve the problem correctly. There are also several “configuration” labs to ensure you can configure topics required to pass the ENARSI exam, such as advanced IGP redistribution, DMVMP, and IPsec.

Wrapping up 2022 with a bang (and lots of G2 badges)!

Your success is our biggest motivator, and at INE we pride ourselves on listening to our students and implementing changes based on your needs. That's why we are thrilled to unveil a seriously impressive list of Winter 2023 badges that we’ve been awarded from G2.