Cisco, through the Cisco Networking Academy NetAcad Digital Skills Development Program, creates the necessary conditions to enhance the digital skills of citizens, creating knowledge added value. Remaining true to these strategic choices, it has announced a new strategic partnership with municipalities:

• Heraklion
• Ioanniton
• Trikkaion
• Preveza
• Nice - St. I Renti
• Peristeri
• Fylis
• Volos

Through the Cisco Networking Academy NetAcad Digital Skills Development Program, an innovative training program is being implemented, which will be provided free of charge to employees, municipalities and all citizens, those working in the public and private sector, students and unemployed .

With the cooperation of Space Hellas and one of the support centres of its network of Academies, the Scientific College of Greece , Scientific College of Greece, is fully funding one of the most important professional training programs in the market, the cybersecurity course: CyberOps Associate Course .

The new online Program is designed for those seeking a career oriented in the field of Cybersecurity and for those working or interested in working in the field of Cybersecurity. information technology, telecommunications and digital systems. In addition, the Program provides essential knowledge for those who want to be informed and protected from new threats that appear on the Internet, as well as for those who wish to protect their daily use of the Internet, where billions of devices are now connected.

In the context of corporate social responsibility and responsible operation of the company, Cisco continues to continuously undertaking actions based on social contribution. In this new environment, characterised by the change of business models and reshaping the way we work but also the required subject matter, employees are required to become directly familiar with new technologies, highlighting the importance of digital skills. Cisco continues to invest significantly in Greece through the Cisco Networking Academy NetAcad Digital Skills Development Program, in order to equip students with the appropriate knowledge, skills and qualifications so that they can cope with the ever-changing job requirements. Cisco Networking Academy NetAcad programs focus on addressing the digital divide, enhancing digital skills and career rehabilitation/certification.

The courses

In order to meet the prerequisites, applicants are invited to register for the two short preparatory courses in the first year. The Cisco Networking Academy NetAcad Digital Skills Development Program is provided free of charge:

• Introduction to Cybersecurity - Duration 15 hours
• Linux unhatched - Duration 8 hours

The CyberOps Associate Course cybersecurity course is a three-month course. Those who successfully complete it will receive from the Cisco Networking Academy NetAcad Digital Skills Development Program:

• digitalbadge (digital certificate)
• a certificate of completion of the programme
• discount coupon that will offer 51% discount on the cost of the certification exam (Industry Certification Exam)

Upon completion of the Programme, trainees will be able to explain, among other things:

• the role of cybersecurity in a corporate environment
• the capabilities and features of Windows and Linux operating systems
• at the same time, they will be able to analyse the operation of protocols and network services

More information about CyberOps Associate training, preparatory courses and registration at: https://express.adobe.com/page/IF7aflh8juZ9H/.