
Learn how to build, grow, and advance your career in network engineering and cybersecurity—while developing a deep understanding of the technology that sets top engineers apart.
Hosted by Jeff Colburn, a network engineer with 30+ years of experience and a CCIE for over 20 years, this podcast goes beyond surface-level advice to help you think like a network architect.
Whether you're starting your... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Cisco announced the new version of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) last week. The first major release in six years. They promise that it is more than just another update and that it is a complete revamp of this entry-level exam. The exam... more
AI is transforming networking in two completely different ways.
The first is Networking for AI — building the ultra-high-performance infrastructure required to support GPU clusters, AI training environments, and massive AI data centers.
The second ... more
Many network engineers work hard—earning certifications, and learning new technologies—yet still feel like they’re not making meaningful progress.
One of the biggest reasons is their certification path does not match their career path.
In this epis... more
Many network engineers work hard—earning certifications, learning new technologies, and gaining experience—yet still feel like they’re not making meaningful progress.
One of the biggest reasons is career drift.
In this episode, we break down what c... more
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Just getting into cyber security and network engineering as a complete 180 career change and learning so much listening to this podcast. Hope to be one of his students in the near future!
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The show targets mid-career network engineers and aspiring cybersecurity professionals, pairing deep technical discussions with practical career strategy. Across episodes, the host emphasizes mastery of core networking foundations, design thinking, and architecture, while weaving in career playbooks—certifications, path planning, and mentorship—that help listeners move from hands-on configuration to strategic design and leadership roles. A notable angle is the CAPE framework (Clarity, Alignment, Proximity, Execution) and its variations, used to map skills, plan career steps, and build the right experiences. Recent episodes also explore the evolving role of certifications, the impact of AI on networking, and how to align certification paths ... more
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