One of the drawbacks to the Internet is that it allows myths and “friend of a friend” stories to spread quickly, and usually the story becomes more exaggerated as it’s passed along.

Security is a hot topic in today’s networks, and will continue to be for a long time to come. With that in mind, you must consider adding a Cisco security certification to your resume and firewall skills to your skill set.

Part of your CCNA / CCNP education is deciding what network topology to use when you’re putting together your home lab.

Etherchannels are in use all over the world, as well as on your CCNA and CCNP exams. Learn how to build and support an EC in this tutorial from Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933.

ISDN is a vital topic for today’s CCNA and CCNP candidates, especially for the ICND and Intro exams – you’ve got to know ISDN inside and out to pass those exams. Naturally you want to include it in your home lab.

There is a real revolution today among CCNA and CCNP candidates. More and more of you are turning your back on “router simulators” and putting your own CCNA and/or CCNP Home Lab together, which is the best way to totally prepare to pass these tough Cisco exams.

The VFrame system management software from Cisco has been updated to version 3.0 in a new release.

The networking company will make new tools for Web conferencing and other communication needs available by late 2005.

Cisco announced what it refers to as an Intelligent Foundation for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to help enterprises introduce RF technologies into the supply chain.

Vodafone, Linksys and Cisco Systems have launched the new 3G/UMTS Router tuesday, which provides mobile data connectivity at high speeds.

Security firm Symantec believes the widespread use of Cisco devices will be an irresistible target to malicious hackers.

In an effort to help IT Managers boost network uptime and efficiency, Cisco has announced that it has made some Internetwork Operating System (IOS)- based software advances for its Catalyst 6500 switches.

At Intel’s Developer Forum in San Francisco last week, it was announced that Intel and Cisco have entered a new partnership dealing with the improvement of Wi-Fi security and roaming and VOIP support.

At Intel’s Developer Forum in San Francisco, the company announced that it has entered a new partnership with Cisco, in which the companies will work to improve Wi-Fi security and roaming and VOIP support.

A report on Silicon.com today claims the Cisco web site was compromised, requiring users to change their passwords.

Incensed by the networking company’s hostile treatment of former ISS researcher Michael Lynn, several hackers now seek to find new flaws in Cisco’s software.

Former ISS employee Michael Lynn has agreed to terms with Cisco that will end its suit against him.

The networking giant claims its intellectual property rights will be violated by further discussion of flaws in its IOS software.

The deal will be worth $97 million USD in cash and assumed options as the networking company adds a privately held San Jose company.

When you start your CCNA studies, a lot of questions come to mind! Here are the five most common questions CCNA candidates have, answered by Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933.

Networking mammoth Cisco Systems announced the purchase of Sheer Networks based in San Jose, California. The $97 million deal will add Sheer’s intelligent network and service management products to Cisco’s already vast services.