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Vinccler: Furthering the AI-First Security Cloud: Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Armorblox

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Keeping an organization secure has a few basic steps that haven’t changed over the years: identify threats, respond and neutralize them, and put measures in place to prevent them in the future. H… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Renewing our USGA Partnership to Further Drive Inclusion and Innovation

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Five short years ago, Cisco embarked on a partnership with the United States Golf Association (USGA) , marking our first official foray into the sport of golf. We recognized an industry ripe for… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Transform and Optimize Your Network for the Cloud

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Co-authored by Pat Buemi, Partner Executive, Cisco and Jeff Gatz, VP Alliances, Kyndryl   Over the past few years, we have seen a massive acceleration of cloud initiatives to support hybrid work… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: What’s lurking in your email?

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Defending your organization against the number one threat vector Email remains today’s number one threat vector for launching cyberattacks. Hybrid work, attacker sophistication, and the growing use o… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Government, Education, and Healthcare Sessions at Cisco Live 2023

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This blog was co-authored by Patricia Martinez .   We’re thrilled to welcome you to Cisco Live 2023! We invite you to collaborate and share insights around what you’re experiencing today within … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Black Hat Asia 2023 NOC: XDR (eXtended Detection and Response) in Action

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The core mission in the Network Operations Center (NOC) is network resilience. We also provide integrated security, visibility and automation: a SOC (Security Operations Center) inside the NOC, with… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Black Hat Asia 2023 NOC: Connecting Singapore

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In this blog about the design, deployment and automation of the Black Hat Asia network, we have the following sections: Designing the Black Hat Network AP (Access Point) Placement Planning, by Uros… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Retail, Financial Services, and Sports, Media, and Entertainment at Cisco Live 2023

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This blog was co-authored by Patricia Martinez . Let’s go! Take time to recognize all you’ve achieved so far this year. We invite you to celebrate with us at Cisco Live 2023 in Las Vegas from June 4 t… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Boomerang Strategy: Taking A Step Back to Propel Forward

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Have you ever had that feeling, deep down inside, that something was off at work? It starts gradually with inconspicuous things like demotivation here and there, becoming easily frustrated over the… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Building AI/ML Networks with Cisco Silicon One

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It’s evident from the amount of news coverage, articles, blogs, and water cooler stories that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are changing our society in fundamental ways—and th… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Your Guide To All Things Meraki at Cisco Live

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Unlock more value from Meraki Dashboard By leveraging the power of APIs, you can extend the functionality of the Meraki dashboard — automating tasks, integrating with other services, and creating… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Influencing Forwarding Behavior with Policy Based Routing

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It had been a hot minute since I last put together a blog, and I was thinking about what might be an interesting topic. Well, as is typical, I thought about what I’d recently run across, or worked… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Secure Workload 3.8 delivers more productivity, lower TCO, and faster time to value

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If the network is the skeleton, then applications are the lifeblood of today’s business. They connect organizations with their customers, employees, supply chains, partners, and even generate r… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: My Unlikely Cisco Tech Career Started with a Detour

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If you were to go back in time and ask 20-year-old Robert Yee where he would be working in 2023, Cisco would have been an unlikely answer. Working in any technical field would have been an unlikely… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: To the Cloud and Beyond―A Comprehensive Model for Enhanced NetOps and User Experience

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Cloud computing has become wildly popular among IT organizations for a number of reasons, including its ability to enhance efficiency, security, agility, and cost-effectiveness. But now cloud… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Why Network Automation Is a Quick Win for the Enterprise

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Network automation is now a “must-have” The whirlwind of tech innovation has had a major impact on hardware, software, and of course, network management. Automation is fast becoming a network… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Welcome Cisco U.

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Cisco Learning and Certifications organization has been dedicated to our learners, partners, and customers, transforming their careers and businesses for almost 30 years. We’ve helped hundreds of t… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Relevance of Observability for SAP and its cross-functional integrations

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In the past, I have held many discussions on the critical value of the SAP application for businesses. Gartner estimates that 77% of all worldwide business transactions touch an SAP system. I saw… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Sustainability 101: How smart buildings help the planet and people

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Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more?  Sustainability 101  is a blog series that you can … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Five “Don’t Miss” Highlights Coming to Cisco Live 2023 in Las Vegas

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With sunny skies, and an entertainment calendar filled with music, shows, immersive experiences, Las Vegas is a great city to visit in the summer. For me, the special draw is  Cisco Live 2023 , and the … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: How can you power the future of retail?

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As Bonnie Raitt would say, let’s give them something to talk about! And that is exactly what we intend to do at Cisco Live 2023 in Las Vegas (June 4-8, 2023). While planning for Cisco Live, we i… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Calling All Cisco Networking Academy Alumni to Participate in New Awards Program

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No achievement is too high for our alums. And we honor this fact by launching the new Cisco Networking Academy Alumni Awards. From day one, it’s been about the students and their success. So, it’s fit… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Myth-busting the Path To Success

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It is hard for me to believe that in 2023, we are still talking about gender equality, race, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. You would think that by now understanding both the business and… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Using digital to create better healthcare and more resilient communities

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Cisco recently hosted its first Smart Healthcare Summit in Singapore, involving experts from the Australian and Asian health and higher education sectors. While the challenges facing healthcare… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Financial Services Sessions at Cisco Live 2023

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Let’s go – Cisco Live 2023 .  We’re excited for the in-person creative experiences, impactful speakers, and thought-provoking sessions June 4-8, 2023 in Las Vegas. Join us for hundreds of engaging busi… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Security Industry Association Establishes National Security Systems Technician Apprenticeship Program

SIA’s apprenticeship initiative will meet the demand for a highly skilled technical workforce, grow career development opportunities and diversify the industry’s talent pipeline. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has secured approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its national program standards establishing a new apprenticeship initiative for security technicians and installers. This 12-month program, created to help address the security industry’s workforce challenges, diversify the talent pipeline and foster career development opportunities within the industry, is designed to develop basic networking, IT and cybersecurity competence among systems installers through workplace learning and one-to-one mentoring. The new Security Systems Technician (SST) apprenticeship program falls under the Information Security Analysts occupation group ( O*NET Code 15-1212.00 ) aligning with other registered apprenticeship programs that address security fo...

Vinccler: Digital Inclusion Demands Broadband Expansion and Government Service Transformation

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Technology continues to rapidly evolve, pushing state and local governments to innovate just as quickly to keep up with their resident’s evolving needs. As state and local governments take a more a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Built on Cisco Security Cloud: XDR

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As we enter the age of Cisco Security Cloud, we have delivered on the first phase of our vision that aims to provide organizations with a comprehensive, open, and integrated platform for protecting… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: How Cisco’s SaaS Solutions on AWS Deliver Unbeatable Value to Customers and Partners

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The cloud has become a vital tool for businesses of all sizes, providing flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness that are necessary to compete in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Deliver the Experience Your Customers Want with a Data-Informed Hybrid Work Strategy

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Introduction: The Evolution of Hybrid Work While hybrid work is not a new concept, it continues to evolve as we gather more information about employee work preferences and customers’ workplace and r… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Kerri Sutherland as FAST Board of Directors Chair

Sutherland, human resources business professional at Axis Communications, will lead the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Kerri Sutherland of Axis Communications as chair of the FAST Board of Directors. Sutherland will lead the board of directors drawn from the membership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) in developing and refining FAST’s strategic plan and identifying the foundation’s annual goals. Kerri Sutherland has held a human resource business partnership position at Axis Communications since 2017. She holds an MBA with a concentration in human resource management from the University of Texas A&M and is certified as a senior professional by the Society of Human Resource Management. She has more than a decade of successful experie...

Vinccler: World Bee Day: Meet Cisco’s Connected Bees in Amsterdam

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We have already shared a lot about the beehives at Cisco’s Research Triangle Park (RTP) North Carolina campus on this blog. Now it is time to buzz across the Atlantic Ocean and learn more about the s… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: “Beam me up to the holodeck!” How holograms are becoming a reality for experiential learning

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The popular 1960s American TV show, Star Trek , featured a fictional device called a “holodeck,” that used holograms. Star Trek used these 3D simulations in both real and imaginary settings to allow i… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Explore API-first Sessions and Hands-on Workshops at Cisco Live

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Seeing “ Let’s Go! ” in large letters, as the theme for Cisco Live US, reminds me of the soccer announcer’s “Gooooooooooaaaaaaaallllllllll” cry. This reminder excites me for the rest of Ted Lasso’s seas… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Saudi Telecom Creates Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

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Preparing for the future and a 5G world Saudi Arabia announced “Saudi Vision 2030” in 2016, a bold pathway for the country’s future. A transformative and deeply ambitious plan, it seeks to unlock Saud… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: SIA New Member Profile: CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc.

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New Security Industry Association (SIA) member CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc. , offers privacy and security program management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company is headquartered in Jensen Beach, Florida, and serves businesses across the United States and globally. SIA spoke with Jennie Gift, vice president of sales at CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc., about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company. Jennie Gift, vice president of sales at CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc. Jennie Gift : CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc., (CSR) was founded in 1999 with the idea of making privacy and cybersecurity compliance simple and affordable for SMBs. For 20 years, CSR has used software to drive innovation to meet the ever-changing  compliance world. Our mission is to bring privacy and security to every individual, one business at a time. CSR’s solutions have helped hundreds of thousands of businesses stay compliant in a wor...

Vinccler: Running for Children with Cancer

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I joined Cisco in Feb 2022 as a Project Specialist with CX APJC, and the experience has been amazing so far. Among the many things I love about working at Cisco is how supportive the company is… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: How Canopy Planet is Empowering Brands to Protect the Planet’s Most Vital Resources

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Forests produce the oxygen we breathe, create rain, and shield us from climate change and disease. They are the homes and sources of livelihood for an estimated 1.3 billion people , and the areas with… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Security Industry Association Recognizes Paul Anstine and Scott Shellenberger With 2023 Excellence in Government Service Awards

Anstine, majority staff director for the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Shellenberger, state’s attorney for Baltimore County, were recognized at the 2023 SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognized Paul Anstine, majority staff director for the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Scott Shellenberger, state’s attorney for Baltimore County, Maryland, with the 2023 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award . This award honors public servants who have demonstrated extensive leadership and a steady commitment to supporting and advancing the effective use of security and life safety products in ways that benefit society. Anstine and Shellenberger were recognized May 17 in Washington, D.C., during the 2023 SIA GovSummit , SIA’s annual government security conference. Anstine began his government service in the U.S. Marine Corps, which included two tours in Iraq with the 1st Ma...

Vinccler: Cisco’s Comprehensive Security Portfolio Includes Cloud Native Application Security

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IT Security Isn’t Easy Providing IT security might be the one thing that’s more difficult than providing physical security – there’s more threat actors, the threat landscape is always increasing and t… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Enhanced Cisco Catalyst IE3300 industrial switches help assess your OT security posture

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As industries continue to digitize operations, they connect their industrial networks to enterprise and cloud resources more than ever. Protecting industrial control systems (ICS) and operational… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Learn about Full Stack Observability at Cisco Live

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In today’s multi-cloud environments, end-to-end observability isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity.  Customers and employees expect and rely on seamless digital experiences with the products they use… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cyber Security Skills That Prepared Me for the London Marathon

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I am not a natural athlete. Writing code and trying to understand why it inevitably doesn’t work has been my preferred activity since I was a teenager. However, there is only so much sitting at a d… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Celebrate History and Culture This May

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May showers don’t just bring spring flowers. It is an important month for recognizing the diverse cultural heritages of various communities across the United States and the Americas and beyond. With t… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The Future of Software Supply Chain Security

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The recent executive order requiring SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) for those supplying software to the federal government has been instrumental in advancing the conversation around software s… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source