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NetAcad Days 24 & 25 januari 2019

Alle BiASC-leden worden uitgenodigd op de komende studiedagen op 24 en/of 25 januari bij Cisco in Amsterdam. Networking Academy helpt studenten om zich klaar te stomen voor de arbeidsmarkt van de toekomst. De sessies gaan door in het Nederlands.

 

NetAcad Days 24 & 25 januari 2019

 

Om het jaar 2019 goed te beginnen, nodigen wij u samen Cisco NetAcad uit voor de Cisco NetAcad Days op 24 en 25 januari op het kantoor van Cisco te Amsterdam. Tijdens deze dagen wordt u meegenomen in de nieuwste ontwikkelingen rondom het Networking Academy programma en de wereld van IT.

 

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Inschrijven voor beide dagen is niet verplicht. 

 

Het Networking Academy programma bereidt sinds vele jaren studenten voor op de IT-arbeidsmarkt. In lijn met het dynamische en constant veranderende IT-landschap, investeert Cisco voortdurend in de Networking Academy. Dit zorgt voor ‘cutting-edge’ updates in het cursusmateriaal op onder andere netwerken, IoT en cybersecurity.

 

Met het toerusten in de juiste digitale vaardigheden, helpt de Networking Academy studenten om zich klaar te stomen voor de arbeidsmarkt van de toekomst.

 

Being BiASC, Trusted Advisor

Being BiASC, a trusted advisor in innovation in IT education, we are in frequent contact with IT Vendors and other partners offering or supporting IT academy programmes.

All BiASC academy members have the right to be informed of developments and opportunities.

Issue in the scoring of the Packet Tracer Practice exams

Currently, when using Packet Tracer version 7.2, some of the Skills Exams are scored incorrectly.  

The work around is to use the previous version 7.1, and the exams will score correctly.   

 

=> The new version of Packet Tracer 7.2.1 has solved the issue

Building Bridges Between Hope and Possibility

Cisco will continue public-private partnerships. Chuck Robbins, Cisco’s CEO,  announced that Cisco are doubling  investments in Networking Academy, with a commitment to educate another 10 million people in the next five years to work and thrive in the digital economy

At Cisco, making a difference and improving lives around the world has been core to who we are for over 30 years. We have consistently leveraged our technology to solve real business and social problems, and ultimately to build bridges to new possibilities. It is this mission that has driven us to establish our Networking Academy program, which for more than 20 years has been providing IT training, preparing students around the world for entry-level jobs, career transitions, and professional certification. More than 9 million students in 180 countries have participated in Networking Academy thus far, and the number continues to grow.

 

New NetAcad Learning Portfolio

Here is the latest list of NetAcad courses for the coming year 2019. We are counting 38 courses at different education levels.
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Cisco NetAcad & Education Partners

Very often we are talking to organisations interested in the Networking Academy program. It is important to note that  NetAcad is an educational publisher, concerned with issues that are different from commercial aspirations:

• NetAcad will provide training for  students so that they will be able to better contribute to the changing economy.
• NetAcad will provide opportunities for teachers, educators and instructors to create a professional network so that they are better prepared in using new technologies.

Cisco Networking Academy is not commercial
All goals, activities and learning materials are relevant for the Future Workforce.
NetAcad does not focus on products, but rather on ideas, concepts, methods, competences and skills.

Cisco Systems & Cisco Learning are commercial
Cisco Learning focuses on professional certifications and on specific product knowledge.
Cisco Academies do not compete with commercial Cisco Partners. The goals as well as the course materials are completely different.

 

Practical Introduction to Emerging Technologies/ Network Programmability/ 30 NOV 2018

On 30 November there is a practical introduction to Network Programmability during the Global Online IPD Week, in Dutch language.

Presentations - used during the session

• Download En_ETW_Overview-PPT_v1.0 (5)
• Download ETW APIC-EM (1)

PATH TRACE - Sample Python Code 

• Download DevNet Ticket Hosts Network Devices Path Trace

CODING PRACTICE

• Coding is not new to Cisco. There have always been talented programmers for the IOS and for network applications.
• Writing simple code based on examples is easy.
• Writing complex code is difficult.
• Writing complex declarative CLI scripts is no easy task either.
• In the future a number of networkers will be writing code, if they like it.
• But even more networkers will run the code, and maybe adapt it.

Background - Useful Python Libraries for Network Engineers (YouTube)

• H. Preston, Useful Python Libraries for Network Engineers, Cisco DevNet
  URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4vfA11fPo0
  56:48 
  viewed on 30 November 2018
• Topics Covered - Time Links - Introduction
  Libraries to Work with Data - 1:52 - xmltodict - 3:30 - json - 8:14 - PyYAML - 11:21 - csv - 14:27 - pyang - 18:05 - API Libraries - 23:42 - requests & RESTCONF - 24:20 - ncclient & NETCONF - 32:56 - netmiko & CLI - 39:21 - pysnmp & SNMP - 44:03 - Configuration Management Tools - 46:26 - NAPALM - 47:52 - Ansible - 48:58 - Other Cool Python Tools - 49:51 - virlutils - 49:53 - pyATS - 51:45 - Summary - 52:59 - Webinar Resources - 54:03 - Code Exchange Challenge - 54:39

HOWTO integrate emerging technology workshops into the curriculum

Cisco Networking Academy will continue to offer specific Emerging Technology Workshops that can be used in addition to the existing curriculum.

Typically, the workshops use the Python programming language as well as relevant APIs to access and monitor services.

Topics

• Network Programmability
• DevNet
• DevOps
• Cloud
• Collaboration

Definitely, it is possible to use the Emerging Technology Workshops for any student group that is ready to grasp the new concepts and methods.

Overview how to integrate into the current curriculum

• PPT: Download Insertion Points - ETW 

More information about Emerging Technologies Workshops

• Download En_ETW_Overview-PPT_v1.0 (5)

BiASC Events NOV 2018-JUNE 2019

Here is a list of activities for Cisco Academies between November 2018 and June 2019

26-30 NOVEMBER 2018 - Webex Online
Global IPD Week

19 DECEMBER 2018 -  Cisco Diegem - 10-14
Connected Classroom - Classroom of the Future 

JANUARY -  MARCH - MAY
"Fiber is the Future" Workshop - Pics 2019

24-25 JANUARY 2019 - Cisco Amsterdam
Cisco Netacad Day - Pics 2018

28 JANUARY - 1 FEBRUARY 2019 - Barcelona
CiscoLive 2019 Partner Conference - Pics 2018

1 MARCH 2019 - Cisco Diegem
Talent Connection Event - Pics 2018

7 MARCH 2019 - Cisco Diegem
CCNP Pilot Demonstration & Feedback 

APRIL-MAY 2019 - Wallonie + Luxembourg
NetAcad Student Challenge - Pics 2018

MAY 2019 - Cisco Diegem
NetAcad Workshop Day about DEVNET - Pics 2018

ONGOING
Instructor Training and Workshops

DevNetAcad Reloaded

From now until June 2019 Cisco’s DevNet and Networking Academy have teamed up again for another webinar series because of the high interest from last year's series. In our ever changing technology landscape, it only makes sense to revisit a few sessions from last year and share the latest details as well as feature a whole new set of topics. Join the webinars for conversations about network programmability, security, SDN and network controllers, Python, and many other related topics.

 

• Session 1: Networking with Programmability is Easy
• Session 2: Role of a Network Engineer in the Programmable Age
• Session 3: Software Defined Networking and Controllers
• Session 4: Adding API Skills to Your Networking Toolbox to be held in January 2019
• Session 5: The New Programmable Toolbox of a Networking Engineer to be held in February 2019
• Session 6: Program Networking Devices using their APIs to be held in March 2019
• Session 7: Before, During, and After a Security Attack to be held in April 2019
• Session 8: Play with Linux and Python on the Networking Devices to be held in May 2019
• Session 9: Automate your Network with a Bot to be held in June 2019 

URL: https://www.netacad.com/careers/webinars/opportunities-in-tech/programmability-devnet-webinar-series?utm_source=ks&utm_medium=multi&utm_campaign=webinar&utm_content=career-tb

 

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon - October 2018 - Pictures & Results

Click on the link below to view the pictures
Pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2C5z6Woih43AtTKF7
More pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1919063561495868&type=1&l=c3bca0270c

The jury consisting of representatives from business partners selected the following winning teams:

-1- Thomas More
-2- Odisee
-3- Defense
-4- PXL

A budget 12000 euro for prizes will ensure that the winners are able to go for a next step: 

• taking part in CiscoLive2019
• organizing events to attract young students into ICT education 
• obtaining hard and software for the Classroom of the Future
• buying hard and software for hands-on IoT labs

 

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Documents & References

To inform the participants some important documents relating to the Lighthouse Hackathon organization are published here

Hackathon Address: Polyvalent Auditorium 2215 - Stormstraat 2 - 1000 Brussels - map

Hackathon Schedule (Start: 10 October 2018 at 12pm | End: 12 October at 18pm) 

• PDF: Download Hackathon-schedule-oct-2018
• XLS: Download Hackathon-schedule-oct-2018

Facilitation Manual

• Download Hackathon Student Facilitation Manual
• Download Hackathon Instructor Facilitation Manual

Seating 

• Download Hackathon Seating 2215

Student Team Documentation

• Share your teamwork on Google Drive with easy to use templates for each phase
• First find out your team number in the team listing
• and consult the README file for student teams

Hackathon Juror Evaluation Form

• PDF:  Download Lighthouse-hackathon-juror-evaluation-form
• Word:  Download Lighthouse-hackathon-juror-evaluation-form

Brussels

• Around The World 4K, Brussels in 4K, 3:53, published on 10 Oct 2016
  URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUCJbjJw1CM

Technical Procedures

• Wifi Account (valid only during the hackathon for persons not having an Eduroam Account)

  • SSID :OdiseeGuest
  • User: eventICT 
  • Password: uD1660

• Setting up the Raspberry Pi for network access
  
  • Download 3.2.2.3. Lab - Setting up PL-app with the Raspberry Pi

 

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Brussels => Kickoff

=> Location: Odisee - Stormstraat 2 - 1000 Brussel - Polyvalent Auditorium 2215
=> Date and Time: 10 October 2018 - 13pm
The event starts with this kickoff and continues until Friday 12 October at 16pm with drinks, with some participants in near exhaustion.
=> Speakers: Bertrand Wert, Rik Bleeker, Kevin Picalausa, Wouter Thielemans, Hans Vandenbogaerde, Yvan Rooseleer, Osarumen Osama i.
=> Contact: yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be

• Welcome
• Video Footage
• Where are we?
• Practical Aspects
• Prizes and Evaluation 
• Jury Procedures
• Types of Teams
• Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Flow
• Keynote by Bertrand Wert
• Hackathon Phases
• Facilitation Manuals
• Objectives and expectations of this Hackathon
• Student Team Documentation
• Presentation of facilitators, coaches and experts
• Inspiration Storm
• Hackathon starts ...

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Flow

Keynote => Design thinking => Visualizations  => Prototypes => Qualifications => Pitch Semifinals => Pitch Finals => Awards => Drinks

Netacad Posters Being Used!

Hackathon Playbook Course: Context & Content

At 19pm on 20 September there is an online IPD* session about IoT and Hackathons. Yvan will be explaining the context & content of the Hackathon Playbook course that is available within Cisco Networking Academy.

There is more in the course than one would predict.

Presentation
- PPT: Download Context of Hackathon Playbook
- PDF:  Download Context of Hackathon Playbook

*IPD: Instructor Professional Development

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Brussels - Preparation & Information - 10-12 October 2018

Updated: 7 September 2018
All Benelux Academies of higher education are invited to the Cisco Lighthouse Challenge in October 2018 providing your students the opportunity to build a human network and to make the best of their talents in Brussels at the heart of Europe.
This document contains useful information to prepare for the Cisco Lighthouse Challenge in October 2018.
-The event is co-organized by Cisco CSR, BiASC and Odisee UC with facilities offered by Odisee University.
-The student challenge is focused on technology skills used for the benefit of democracy & politics.

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon & Innovation Challenge 

Task: Create a prototype installation based on specific requirements; configuring and creating selected hard and software 
General Theme of the Hackathon: Democracy & Politics

WHAT IS A HACKATHON? - A “Hackathon” is not about computer “hacking”. It means “ACTIVE” learning - It is a three-day event promoting 21st century skills, design thinking and multidisciplinary team work - Students teams are solving an unknown challenge presented by a problem owner (external) - Key components: ideation, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary communication - A Hackathon needs a decent  preparation - Participants are coached by a variety of experts and coaches.

DATES 

10 OCTOBER 2018 Arrival between 9-12am Lunch at 12am Kickoff at 13pm
Kickoff & Team Briefings - Preparation, Ideation & Design Thinking - Research & Analysis - User Requirements & Usability Design 
Solution Proposal - Prototype Proposal - Technical Preparation, Technical Analysis & Design - Coaching  

11 OCTOBER 2018  
Designing & Creating Prototypes - Communication & Marketing plan - Coaching  

12 OCTOBER 2018 
Finalizing plan & Prototypes - Solution Documentation - Demonstrations & Pitching - Jury Decision - Award Ceremony

Evaluating New Cisco IoT Security Course

A new course called IoT Security will be available soon. With BiASC we are currently evaluating this course, which is still under limited availability.

What is IoT Security about?

Internet of Things is one of the key pillars in the forces of digital disruption that enable digital transformation in every industry. At the same time, the enormous increase of connected IoT devices is not only enabling the digitization of industries, but also increases the landscape of possible security threats. The IoT Security course provides the learner with introductory skills to perform Vulnerability and Risk Assessments on IoT solutions in a specific business context. Students who complete the IoT Security course will be able to assess, research, and provide risk mitigation strategies for common security vulnerabilities in IoT systems. Students seeking a career in the rapidly growing IoT and Security domains will learn practical tools for evaluating security vulnerabilities in IoT solutions, perform threat modeling, and use risk management frameworks to recommend threat mitigation measures.

Research practice and ethical hacking

As in the CyberOperations course students have to accept the ethical hacking agreement.

One of the practice labs is with Shodan explained on the SANS Penetration Testing Website. Also Kali Linux will be used.

Shodan is a search engine that takes a distinct departure from most Internet search engines. Instead of searching through content intentionally served up and delivered to web browsers, Shodan allows us to search for Internet-connected devices.

URL: https://pen-testing.sans.org/blog/2015/12/08/effective-shodan-searches

Next Steps

If instructors in Belgium are interested, we will organise an IoT Security initial training between October and December 2018, as well as in May 2019. Please send a mail to <yvan@biasc.be> if you would like to receive more information

 

 

Staying on Top of Emerging Technologies

Opening your mind to emerging technologies Cisco Networking Academy is more than Routing & Switching. Digitization is changing the world: everything becomes connected, everything becomes software-based, everything generates data, everything can be automated, everything needs to be secured. We are offering you two new online courses to stay on top of the emerging technologies:

• Experimenting with REST APIs and Webex Teams
  For all IT students, also software engineering
• Networking Programmability
  For IT Students at the level of ICND1

As always, Cisco Netacad courses lay a solid conceptual foundation, but at the same time the courses and workshops are very practical as well.

The Digital Transformation is impacting all major industries. 75% of businesses will become digital by 2020. Digital technologies and new business models are impacting the way things are being done. Digitization is also transforming networking. Even if 75% of businesses will become digital by 2020, only 30% of digitization efforts will be successful.

The following sectors are undergoing rapid changes:

1. Technology Products & Services
2. Media & Entertainment
3. Retail
4. Financial Services
5. Telecommunications
6. Education
7. Transportation
8. Manufacturing
9. Healthcare
10. Utilities
11. Oil & Gas
12. Pharmaceuticals

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS

Cisco Networking Academy has produced workshops for students and instructors in order to prepare them and make them comfortable with intimidating new ideas, concepts and skills.

• Take students from buzzwords to Hello World on latest technologies
• Only take up 8 hours of valuable time
• Hands-on experience with enterprise software, e.g. DevNet
• Instructor Powerpoints & Activity Transcripts
• Formative evaluation + Short Summative Evaluation

RedHat Academy

“Most higher education institutions seek to prepare their graduates to be ‘work ready,’ so it’s no surprise that many of them have incorporated Linux-related content into their curriculum. 

Red Hat Academy provides a curriculum to help education institutions keep pace with the demands of industry. The curriculum involves hands-on instruction across platform,  middleware, and cloud technologies built with input from Red Hat development, support, and field consulting teams. Unlike a generic “distribution agnostic” Linux curriculum, Red Hat’s curriculum is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, the leading enterprise Linux platform. Rather than learning theoretical skills, students learn practical skills based on use cases from thousands of enterprise implementations.

BIASC contact: <alexander.desmet@biasc.be> <yvan.rooseleer@biasc.be>

More details: https://www.redhat.com/cms/managed-files/tr-red-hat-academy-brochure-interactive-f8578-201806-en_0.pdf

Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon Brussels | October 2018

Benelux Academies from Higher Education are invited to take part in the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon which aims at improving the numbers of students interested in ICT education by showcasing the relevance and value of ICT both for social and business purposes. All academies are allowed to send a mixed team of six students and a teamleader for a real ICT education challenge. The winning team will be invited to CiscoLive 2019 in Barcelona to demonstrate the results of their work to a large audience.

The Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Innovation Student Challenge runs in Central Brussels from 10 to 12 October 2018. The first day 3-4 team members are required, the second day 6 team members are required.

For more information and registration click on the links below.

URL: Registration for the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon

URL: Preparation for the Cisco Benelux Lighthouse Hackathon