This Learning Path delivers tangible business value by empowering enterprises to proactively defend against security threats through the intelligent capabilities of Cisco SD-WAN. Designed for network engineers interested in learning about securing the SD-WAN, this Learning Path leverages integrated security features such as threat intelligence, secure segmentation, and advanced traffic inspection, organizations can reduce risk, minimize downtime, and ensure business continuity. Ultimately, this learning path supports enterprises in strengthening their security posture while optimizing network performance and operational efficiency.

This learning path explores the use of monitoring your Cisco SD-WAN fabric with SD-WAN Analytics and ThousandEyes, showcasing their unique methods of providing visibility into network and application performance. As a WAN engineer, monitoring and keeping an eye on the health of your network can be a constant challenge, but luckily network monitoring capabilities have come a long way. In today's complex network environments, having robust monitoring capabilities is essential for network engineers to understand and troubleshoot issues effectively. SD-WAN Analytics and ThousandEyes are powerful tools that provide varying levels of network visibility, each offering unique perspectives and usage scenarios. Understanding the capabilities of each helps network engineers identify the right tool for their specific needs, ensuring optimal network performance and reliability.