I recently attended the Cisco Networking Academy Instructors Conference 2026. Below are a number of links discussed at the conference.
Want to know what Programming Languages are popular right now: TIOBE Index
Cisco report on Preparing for the Future: AI’s Impact on Information and Communication Technology Jobs
Want to get into programming? Try: OPENEDG
Cisco report on Educating Tomorrow’s ICT Workforce
Cisco Report on the State of AI Security 2026
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICE Framework)
AP Cybersecurity Course (Pilot 2025-26). Also check out the Course and Exam Description and Exam Overview.
Case Example of Cybersecurity OT Failure: Exploitation of Unitronics PLCs used in Water and Wastewater Systems
AP Networking Credential with a new AP Networking Course (going to be offered 2027-28)
OpenClaw – The AI that actually does things
Cyber Range – Cybersecurity simulator
USCC – US Cyber Challenge
Network Academy Cisco Cyber Games – Ethical Hacker Edition