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Certifications and Affiliations

One of our key differentiators at Carolina Advanced Digital is our extensive certification portfolio.

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Authorized

Our manufacturer authorizations mean best pricing and support for you.
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Certified

Continuous learning and certifications for industry technologies and manufacturer solutions are what set us apart.
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Experienced

With 30 years under out belt, our experienced teams are best equipped for exceptional customer service.
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Exceptional

All our efforts for professional education, certifications, and authorizations let us fulfill our mission of helping you with your mission and delivering our flagship customer service.

CERTIFICATIONS

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Certifications

About Our Certifications
Use the menus at the right to explore our certifications and authorizations. Manufacturer-specific authorizations and certifications are listed alphabetically and highlight the primary certifications for each solution set. Industry certifications are vendor-neutral technology or process certifications.
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Solution Certifications

Aruba Networks, an HPE company

Platinum Partner

  • Aruba Certified Switching
  • Aruba Certified Mobility
  • Aruba Certified Design
  • Aruba Certified ClearPass Specialization
  • Aruba Certified Central Specialization
  • Aruba Top Partner Program
  • Aruba Worldwide Partner Ambassador Program
Cisco
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Strategic Partnership with Gold Partner

Certifications include:

  • Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA, various)
  • Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
  • Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
  • Cisco CCIE
Fortinet

  • Fortinet Network Security Expert
  • Fortinet FortiNAC specialization (formerly Bradford Networks)
  • Fortinet Secure SD-WAN specialization
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
 

Carolina Advanced Digital is an HPE Gold Networking Partner

Certifications and team designations include:

  • HP MASE (Master Accredited Solutions Engineer)
  • HP ASE (Accredited Solutions Engineer)- Switching & Routing
  • HP ASE (Accredited Solutions Engineer)- Wireless
  • HP ATP (Accredited Technical Professional)
  • Also delivering hybrid IT, cloud, and datacenter through strategic partners
Juniper Networks

 

 

  • Mist AI Specialization track
  • Juniper Switching with Wired Assurance
LogRhythm

  • Certified 100, 200
  • Certified 300 level for delivery
Mist Systems

  • Mist AI-driven Wi-Fi Specialization
  • Mist Location Services Specialization
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Industry Certifications

Security
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  • (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
Professional Management
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  • ITIL Service Management
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Sig Sigma
  • ITILv3 Foundations
Wireless
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  • CompTIA Network+
  • CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
  • CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP)
  • CWNP Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP)
  • CWNP Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)

Professional credentials

As of Q1 2020. Certifications marked with an asterisk may not be current.
ProfessionalNetworking & WirelessSecurity
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Sig Sigma*
  • ITILv3 Foundations


    Platforms
  • Microsoft MCSE
  • Microsoft MCSA
  • Red Hat RHCE
  • Linux LPIC-1
  • Cisco CCNA- Routing and Switching
  • Cisco CCNA- Data Center
  • Cisco CCNA- Security
  • Cisco CCNA- Wireless
  • Cisco CCNA- Voice
  • Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
  • Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
  • Cisco CCIE (written)
  • HPE ASE- Switching and Routing
  • HPE ASE- Wireless*
  • HPE Master ASE- Switching and Routing
  • HPE Master ASE- Wireless
  • Aruba Certified Switching Associate (ACSA)
  • Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA)
  • Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
  • Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX)
  • Aruba Certified ClearPass Associate (ACCA)
  • Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (ACCP)
  • Juniper Mist WiFi
  • Juniper Mist BLE for Location


    Vendor-neutral
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
  • CWNP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional (CWAP)
  • CWNP Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP)
  • CWNP Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)

  • Fortinet NSE 4
  • Fortinet NSE 5
  • Fortinet NSE 7
  • Fortinet NSE 6 FortiNAC (Bradford)
  • SonicWALL CSSA
  • Juniper/Pulse Secure SSL-VPN & NAC*
  • Juniper JNCIS-ENT
  • Juniper JNCIA-Junos


    Vendor-neutral
  • (ISC)2 CISSP
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
  • AFFILIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

    NCTA

    NCTA

    NC Technology Association

    Carolina Advanced Digital was a charter member of NCTA more than 20 years ago. Our team participates as advisers to several working groups within NCTA.
    ISSA

    ISSA

    Raleigh ISSA

    Carolina Advanced Digital is a sponsor of local and regional ISSA chapters, and supports team members who volunteer for ISSA events.
    SCITDA

    SCITDA

    South Carolina Technology Directors Association

    Carolina Advanced Digital is a member and sponsor of the SC IT Directors Association and other SC municipal government organizations.
    TBTF

    TBTF

    Tampa Bay Technology Forum

    Carolina Advanced Digital is a corporate member of TBTF and sponsor of TBTF events.
    NCLGISA

    NCLGISA

    NC Local Government Information Systems Association

    Carolina Advanced Digital is a corporate member and sponsor of the NCLGISA group, as well as other municipal organizations.
    (ISC)2

    (ISC)2

    International Information System Security Certification Consortium, Inc

    Carolina Advanced Digital supports team member Jennifer Minella’s participation on the international (ISC)2 Board of Directors, and the organization supports local chapter initiatives and volunteer programs.
    TASCC

    TASCC

    Texas Association of State Systems for Computing and Communications

    The Texas Association of State Systems for Computing and Communications (TASSCC) is the association for Texas IT professionals in the public sector.
    NCHICA

    NCHICA

    North Carolina Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance, Inc.

    Carolina Advanced Digital is an active member and sponsor of North Carolina Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance, Inc.

    FEDERAL DESIGNATIONS

    HUBZone

    HUBZone

    Historically Underutilized Business Zone

    The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. Carolina Advanced Digital has been HUBZone certified since December 2013.
    VOSB

    VOSB

    Veteran-Owned Small Business

    Carolina Advanced Digital is a certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) through the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE).
    Contracts

    Contracts

    Federal Contracts

    Carolina Advanced Digital holds and sells on a variety of federal contracts. For more information please visit the federal contracts page.
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