New Cisco Product Expands Need for Training

As the issue of Internet security grows, companies like Cisco are planning for the future, providing new software, jobs, and training programs to create a solution.

Cisco Makes Big Purchase

It's not everyday you spend $830 million on email security software.

That is unless you're Cisco. Cisco recently purchased IronPort, a software company that produces programs that fights spyware, adware, spam, and other internet security threats. For the major players in information technology, staying on top of growing Internet technology issues is a major part of success, and this latest acquisition is just another example of a market giant meeting demand.

Internet Security Booming

Internet security is becoming a larger and larger faction of computer tech jobs. Any company or Internet service provider that offers email must also provide dependable Internet security. There are computer tech jobs in Internet security at every major business in the world, and training for these jobs is essential.

In a recent information technology survey, over half of respondents stated they were not confident in their Internet security software. This major issue is an area of growth within computer tech jobs, and job needs mean information technology training needs.

Cisco Training Programs

Information technology training in Cisco certification has always been available directly from Cisco, but can be found from more flexible and affordable third-party sources and online.

IT training in Cisco's new IronPort software will follow the integration of the company into the Cisco empire. Cisco has even promised to provide training for computer tech jobs at companies that use the new IronPort software and related products. As Cisco expands its product offerings, it is also expanding its training offerings. Staying on top of both is a good career tip for computer tech job holders.

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