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Is the new $350 official Wireshark Certification (WCA) worth it, or is it just another "paper cert"? We put the creators, Chris Greer and Ross Bagurdes, in the hot seat at Cisco Live to get the truth and answer the community's toughest questions.
We cover why this cert focuses on deep protocol analysis (like TCP, IP, and ARP) and isn't just a "menu-clicking" trivia test. Find out why it's the perfect next step after your CCNA, who it's really for (network engineers, SOC analysts, threat hunters), and why it's owned by the non-profit Wireshark Foundation.
Plus, we tackle the big objections head-on: Why does it cost $350? And will AI make packet analysis skills (and this cert) totally useless? Their answers might surprise you. If you're a network engineer looking to prove your skills beyond vendor certs, this is a must-watch.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR THE EXAM: Official WCA Page:
https://www.wireshark.org/certifications
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// Ross Bagurdes’ SOCIAL //
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Wireshark: https://www.wireshark.org/
Wireshark Certifications Page: https://www.wireshark.org/certifications
Wireshark Certified Analyst Course: https://packetschool.teachable.com/
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0:00 - Coming Up
0:39 - Sponsored Section
01:56 - WCA - Wireshark Certified Analyst Certification
04:16 - The Wire Shark Foundation
04:57 - How To Learn For The Exam
06:08 - Feedback From The Community
08:25 - What Are The Systems Used ?
09:45 - Is there any Live Training?
11:28 - The Pricing & The Value of The Certification
13:41 - The Hot Seat - Questions From The Community
18:24 - The Hot Seat - Will AI Replace Chris Greer?
21:58 - The Hot Seat - Employment After The Certification
24:02 - The Hot Seat - Is The Getting Started With Wireshark Udemy Course Relevant ?
24:51 - Conclusion & Outro
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