The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) has unveiled a cutting-edge ‘Networking Lab’ at its College of Engineering and Computing, solidifying its commitment to providing students and professionals with hands-on skills essential for the evolving fields of networking, cybersecurity, and automation.
Inaugurated by Dr. Jassim Haji, Executive Advisor at the Sheikh Nasser Center for Research and Development in Artificial Intelligence and President of the Global Artificial Intelligence Group, the new facility offers a simulated learning environment, providing students with a wonderful opportunity to gain practical experience using the latest ‘Cisco’ technologies.
The lab aims to enhance the technical capabilities of students by providing training in enterprise networking, security, and network automation.
The cutting-edge facility also incorporates advanced network management and security software, including Cisco DNA Centre for centralized, policy-driven network oversight and Cisco Umbrella for DNS-layer protection against modern cybersecurity threats. Specialized tools for network automation, monitoring, and zero-touch provisioning further contribute to a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
Networking lab enables students to engage in real-world networking scenarios, such as designing and implementing routing and switching solutions, securing networks using VPNs and IPS, optimizing performance with SDN tools, and experimenting with cloud-based security solutions.
Dr. Marwan Hameed, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing at AUBH, commented that, “This facility provides an immersive training environment that mirrors industry standards, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared for careers in networking and cybersecurity. At AUBH, we continuously enhance our curriculum and infrastructure to align with global advancements in IT and network security.”
Dr. Hameed also added that AUBH’s newly inaugurated Networking Lab provides students with practical expertise essential to drive success in the digital landscape. This advanced facility bridges the gap between theoretical learning and real-world application, equipping them with technical excellence.
This initiative falls in line with AUBH’s commitment to offering a comprehensive educational experience that cultivates future IT leaders.
