Cisco's cybersecurity skills training program available soon to NB students

FREDERICTON — Cisco Canada announced today a partnership with New Brunswick’s Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and CyberNB, a non-profit focused on growing Canada’s cybersecurity sector, to deliver cybersecurity skills education and training to upwards of 1,500 high school students over the next three years. Starting in September 2021, New Brunswick students will have the opportunity to enroll in bilingual Cisco Networking Academy courses through CyberNB, with the potential to earn an industry-recognized credential as a Cisco-certified Cyber Ops Associate. Along the way, students can also earn badges for “Intro to Cybersecurity”, “Cybersecurity Essentials”, “Networking Essentials” and more....