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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.
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.
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.
ISE Upgrade Best Practices: Tips and Tricks for Success
A complete guide to Cisco ISE upgrade best practices covering pre-flight checklists, upgrade methods, duration estimates, and troubleshooting tips.
ISE Posture Advanced Deployment & Troubleshooting Guide
Deep-dive into ISE posture advanced deployment scenarios, flow types, global settings, client provisioning options, and systematic troubleshooting.
ISE APIs in Practice: Better Endpoint Profiling Guide
Discover how ISE APIs combined with packet capture tools deliver deeper endpoint visibility, enabling better profiling for zero trust network access.
Hybrid Mesh Firewall Operations Made Simple | NHPREP
Discover how hybrid mesh firewall architecture unifies hardware, virtual, and cloud firewalls under a single management plane to reduce operational complexity.