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Zscaler Internet Access: Secure Branch SSE (SASE Lab Series)
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), coined by Gartner in 2019, is a solution that blends networking and security into cloud-scale architecture that optimizes end user performance and improves security for an organization. Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) is a secure Internet and web gateway cloud-delivered SASE service that sits between the users and the internet. ZIA will inspect every byte of traffic inline across multiple security techniques providing full protection from web and internet threats. The SASE Lab Series will look to explore the capabilities of the solution to provide you with a "rubber meets road" understanding of these technologies and how SASE can be applied in your company.
Cisco Live 2026: What the WWT Networking Team Learned in Las Vegas
Each year, Cisco Live brings together tens of thousands of networking professionals for a week of announcements, deep-dive sessions, and the kind of candid conversations that only happen in person. This year in Las Vegas, WWT sent a team of networking subject matter experts covering wireless, switching, SD-WAN, core routing, optical networking, and data center networking. What they brought back was a consistent signal: AI is no longer a strategy conversation, it is an infrastructure conversation, and the network is squarely at the center of it.
Elevate Your Branch & Campus Networking Lifecycle Management
Today's networking and security trends are driving branches and campuses to rethink their network lifecycle management strategy.
Meraki Wireless and Guest Access Lab
In this lab you will be able to log in to the Meraki dashboard, explore the Inventory of an Organization, review Wireless Networks, and all the Wireless Network settings including DHCP and VLANs. The lab will walk you through how to create a VLAN for each WLAN, a DHCP Scope, and configure other settings within the WLANs such as Wireless Security Policies, Layer 3 and Layer 7 Firewall and Traffic Shaping rules and create a Network Tag for your APs . You will also be shown a Guest access WLAN, how a splash page works and how it was created. You will also see a splash page demonstration. You'll get to review wireless client connectivity and how it receives DHCP. Then see how RF Profiles are created and WLAN availability using AP Tags.
Meraki MX Security and WAN Access Lab
The MX is entirely cloud-managed, enabling zero-touch installation and remote management, making it perfect for distributed branches, campuses, and data centers. It integrates natively with a complete suite of secure network and assurance features, eliminating the need for multiple devices. These features include application-based firewalling, content filtering, web search filtering, SNORT based intrusion detection and prevention, Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), site-to-site Auto VPN, client VPN, WAN and cellular failover, dynamic path selection, web application health monitoring, VoIP health, and more.
Meraki Switching with Catalyst Lab
In the Meraki Dashboard, customers can access Catalyst switch statistics, configuration details, and troubleshooting tools, offering a comprehensive view from a single interface. The dashboard provides visibility into these aspects and actual monitoring but the dashboard itself only offers read-only access to the devices. Catalyst in Managed offers device management, including configuration changes. Thus, IOS-XE features, CLI management, and configuration for Cisco Catalyst switches in cloud managed mode continue to be supported.
2026 Campus & Branch Networking Trends
Interested in the latest advancements in campus networking but finding it hard to separate fact from hype?
Why WWT + Splunk: Turning Data into Digital Resilience the Right Way
Every enterprise runs on telemetry that streams from apps, networks, clouds and endpoints. Splunk turns that data into insight. WWT turns that insight into outcomes: architectures, integrations and services that scale across observability, security and automation.
Nile Innovation and Service Differentatiation
Bob Hrbek discusses the WWT and Nile partnership and what is Network-as-a-Service from the Nile perspective.
Cisco Live 2025: Networking Takeaways
Our Networking team's highlights from an exciting week in San Diego.
Aruba SD-Branch with CX, ECS and Aruba Central
In this Learning Series, the user will experience:
Aruba ECS (SilverPeak Configuration.
Aruba CX Switching Configuration.
Aruba Central Configuration.
Aruba CX Switching is a series of network switches that are built for enterprise and data center settings, providing high-performance, dependable, and secure networking solutions. Aruba CX supports open standards and can integrate easily with third-party tools and software. Aruba ECS (SliverPeak) is a comprehensive platform that focuses on enabling edge computing capabilities in networking environments. Aruba Central is a cloud-based network management and monitoring platform that provides centralized management for wired, wireless, and SD-WAN network infrastructure.
2025: The WAN Reckoning
By 2025, fragmented WAN architectures will be a critical flaw. Embracing SD-WAN is not just a technological upgrade but a strategic pivot towards network agility, security and resilience. The question isn't if you need SD-WAN, but how much value you'll unlock with an intelligent, integrated solution.
Strategic Campus Network Investments for 2025
As campus networking evolves, enterprises must prioritize AI-driven operations, Wi-Fi 6E/7, cloud-native fabrics, API programmability, sustainable infrastructure, user experience optimization and location-based services. These strategic investments will ensure scalable, secure and energy-efficient networks, meeting future demands for performance, security and operational efficiency.
4 Pillars of Campus & Branch Networking
If you are considering campus or branch network upgrades, here are four characteristics of the OEM solutions that you should consider.
Campus and Branch Briefing
Organizations depend on their campuses and branches not only as operational hubs but as vital touchpoints for employees and customers. A poor experience at these locations can erode brand trust, while a seamless, technology-driven experience enhances productivity, satisfaction, and loyalty. With the campus and branch increasingly reliant on robust networks, the stakes for getting it right have never been higher
Meraki MX Security and WAN Access
The Cisco Meraki MX is a versatile enterprise appliance that combines security and WAN functionalities in a single device. The MX provides secure connectivity for central hubs and multi-cloud environments. In this Learning Path you will get to experience all aspects of the MX. WAN configuration, WAN Fail-over, ISP Changes, Layer 3 and 7 Firewall Rules, Warm Spares and Creating a Mesh VPN.
Cisco Meraki SD-Branch with Catalyst
In this Learning Series, the user will experience:
Meraki Wireless and Guest Access, including creating a WLAN, A Guest WLAN, A Splash Page, and Wireless Security, including Layer 3 and 7 Firewall Rules.
Meraki MX Security and WAN Access features such as ISP swaps, Failures, Layer 3 and 7 Firewall Rules and Mesh VPN.
Catalyst Monitor Mode which allows Cisco Catalyst switches to be monitored through the Meraki dashboard without enabling full management capabilities. Meraki Catalyst Managed Mode which is a feature that allows Cisco Catalyst switches to be fully integrated and managed through the Meraki dashboard.
Meraki Switching with Catalyst
A tutorial outlining Catalyst Managed Mode in the Meraki Dashboard which allows a Cisco Catalyst switch to be fully integrated and managed through the Meraki dashboard. The user will see how Meraki Monitor Mode allows the Meraki Dashboard to monitor the Catalyst switches and Wireless Lan Controllers without the ability to configure or manage them through the Meraki Dashboard and will walk through the conversion of a 9300-24UX into Managed mode as well as Monitor mode. The user will also see a demonstration on routing between a Catalyst Switch and a Meraki MX Appliance.
Meraki Wireless and Guest Access
Meraki Wireless is designed to simplify the deployment, management, and monitoring of Wi-Fi networks. Some key features of Meraki Wireless are Cloud-Based Management where the Meraki Wireless access points are managed through the Meraki Dashboard, allows administrators to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot wireless networks from anywhere with internet access.
The solution is scalable, making it suitable for a wide range of environments, from small businesses to large enterprises.
The Meraki Dashboard provides detailed insights into network performance, user behavior, and device usage, helping administrators optimize their wireless network. Meraki Wireless solutions include robust security features, such as automatic firmware updates, integrated threat detection, and advanced encryption protocols. The access points are designed for easy installation and configuration, with features like auto-provisioning and zero-touch deployment. Meraki Wireless integrates with other Meraki products, such as switches and security appliances, allowing for a unified networking solution.
SD-Branch Briefing
SD-Branch is an umbrella label applied to the growing interest in a cloud-managed single vendor stack for the branch. The solution is comprised of SD-WAN, SD-LAN all wrapped in security and often delivered with elements of SASE and SSE. In this briefing we will talk through the strengths and challenges of the top OEM's in this space covering: Cisco-Meraki, Aruba, Juniper/MIst, Nile and Fortinet.