Cisco Systems was founded in December 1984 by Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, two Stanford University computer scientists who had been instrumental in connecting computers at Stanford. They pioneered the concept of a local area network (LAN) being used to connect geographically disparate computers over a multiprotocol router system.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, in the center of Silicon Valley. Cisco develops, manufactures and sells networking hardware, software, telecommunications equipment and other high-technology services and products.[3] Through its numerous acquired subsidiaries, such as OpenDNS, Webex, Jabber and Jasper, Cisco specializes in specific tech markets, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), domain security and energy management. Cisco is incorporated in California.
Cisco Certifications
| Entry Starting point for individuals interested in starting a career as a networking professional. | AssociateMaster the essentials needed to launch a rewarding career and expand your job possibilities with the latest technologies. | ProfessionalSelect a core technology track and a focused concentration exam to customize your professional-level certification. | ExpertThis certification is accepted worldwide as the most prestigious certification in the technology industry. | ArchitectThe highest level of accreditation achievable and recognizes the architectural expertise of network designers. |
| CCT | DevNet Associate | DevNet Professional | CCDE | CCAr |
| CCNA | CCNP Enterprise | CCIE Enterprise InfrastructureCCIE Enterprise Wireless | ||
| CyberOps Associate | CyberOps Professional | |||
| CCNP Collaboration | CCIE Collaboration | |||
| CCNP Data Center | CCIE Data Center | |||
| CCNP Security | CCIE Security | |||
| CCNP Service Provider | CCIE Service Provider |
Technical Specialist certifications
| Collaboration | Data Center | Internet of Things | Cisco Meraki Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise Specialist | Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Design Specialist Cisco and NetApp FlexPod Implementation and Administration Specialist | Cisco Industrial Networking Specialist | Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist |