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Insights, tutorials, and tips for networking and security professionals.
Webhooks in Cisco XDR Automation Workflows | NHPREP
Master XDR webhooks to build event-driven security automation. Learn to create webhooks, configure automation rules, and trigger workflows from external systems.
SnortML: Machine Learning Based Exploit Detection
Discover how SnortML applies ML models to detect exploit classes at line rate, eliminating the need for per-vulnerability signatures in network defense.
Security Automation with Cisco XDR APIs | NHPREP
Master Cisco XDR API development for security automation — integrations, enrichment, inspect, respond, private intelligence, and workflow triggers.
Cisco Secure Firewall High CPU Troubleshooting Guide
A complete guide to diagnosing and resolving high CPU conditions on Cisco Secure Firewall, covering LINA datapath, Snort, and control point troubleshooting.
Secure Firewall Clustering: Deployments & Enhancements
A deep dive into Cisco Secure Firewall clustering — modes, cloud deployments, distributed VPN, auto-scaling, health monitoring, and configuration workflows.
Secure Firewall Branch: Zero to Hero in SD-WAN
A complete guide to implementing data center automation using Services as Code, covering ACI, Firepower, Terraform, and CI/CD pipeline workflows.
SD-WAN Multicloud Secure Connectivity: 7-Step Design Guide
Master SD-WAN multicloud secure connectivity across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud using automated workflows, transit architectures, and interconnect services.
Preparing for DevNet Associate Certification | NHPREP
Master the Cisco DevNet Associate certification with this in-depth preparation guide covering exam domains, question types, and hands-on study strategies.
How to Prepare for CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing (ENARSI)
Master your CCNP advanced routing prep with this in-depth guide to the 300-410 ENARSI exam blueprint, domain breakdown, and hands-on study strategies.
Network as Code: ACI and FMC Cross-Technology Automation
Master cross-technology automation of ACI and FMC using Network as Code principles, Terraform modules, YAML-driven data models, and DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
Migrating from Prime Infrastructure to Catalyst Center
Learn how to successfully migrate from Prime Infrastructure to Catalyst Center with PDART readiness checks, PDMT data migration, and proven best practices.
Migrate to Secure Firewall: TAC Best Practices Guide
A complete guide to TAC best practices for migrating to Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense, covering migration lifecycle, FMT usage, and validation steps.