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Vinccler: What’s in a Name? The XDR for 2023 and beyond

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Today Cisco XDR is now general availability, making it a great day to discuss, “What’s in a name?” By now we hope you have heard that Cisco XDR is a game changer. That you’ve heard from us, from indus… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: IPv6 and the OMB Mandate: What’s Your Strategy?

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A shift in how the U.S. Federal Government connects to the Internet is underway. The good news is that it has some very welcome benefits, including enhanced security and greater operational… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: A Technical Look at IPSEC VPN Tunnel Creation

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to my little corner of the Internet. I always take inspiration from what I’m currently working on in my day job when putting together an idea for a post and/or video.… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Partnering for Success in the Age of the Partner

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The Age of the Partner is here, and partners have played a central role in delivering value to our customers for over 25 years. We know that when partners combine Cisco solutions with their… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: People Behind Purpose at Cisco: During World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, everyone can be an advocate

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This blog is part of our  People Behind Purpose at Cisco series  that focuses on employees driving Cisco’s purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All. Each blog highlights a different Cisco employee w… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Celebrating Early in Career Talent on National Intern Day – Securing a Great Career

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Across Cisco, hundreds of teams host interns in every function of the business. Internships help attract early-in-career talent that brings new skills and diversity to the workforce. Cisco has a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Celebrating Early in Career Talent on National Intern Day

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Across Cisco, hundreds of teams host interns in every function of the business. Internships help attract early-in-career talent that bring new skills and diversity to the workforce. Cisco has a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Creating Economic Impact Through Digital Innovation and Industry Collaboration

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Visiting Scandinavia and many of its institutions is like opening a window into the future, particularly when it relates to sustainability, energy, healthcare, digital innovation and start-ups. After… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN is Integrated with Microsoft Sentinel

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The momentum of the Cisco and Microsoft collaboration only continues to increase. We are bringing together our ability to innovate and to help our mutual customers achieve even higher levels of… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Network Resilience: Defending against sophisticated attacks targeting network infrastructure

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Earlier this year, we wrote about how Cisco Talos is seeing an increase in the rate of high-sophistication attacks on network infrastructure . We weren’t the only ones to speak about how these types o… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The Power of Saying “Yes”

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This post was authored by Vaibhavi Chauhan, a recent technical intern in Engineering.  Being academically inclined during my school and college years, I had never explored extracurricular activities … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Zero Trust Blueprint: Safeguarding Manufacturing Operations from Cyber Threats

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What is zero trust? Zero trust is a cybersecurity concept that helps enable secure access for users and devices and within apps, across networks, and clouds. In a zero trust environment, no person,… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Trusted Training for Trusted Solutions: Cisco Validated Framework Tutorials on Cisco U.

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There are things in life that just go better together. Salt and pepper. Fish and chips. Chili and cheese. Another perfect pairing, if you’re hungry for tech training, is the combination of Cisco U. a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Meet our Hybrid Work Hero from the Cisco Global Advocate Awards 2023

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Meet Josh, Senior Systems Reliability Engineer at T-Mobile and our Hybrid Work Hero, from the Cisco Global Advocate Awards 2023: Americas event Welcome, Josh! Thanks for joining us today. Let’s k… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Provide State-of-the-Art Endpoint Protection as a Managed Service 

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Cisco Secure Endpoint (formerly AMP for Endpoints) provides comprehensive, cloud-based security for endpoint detection and response (EDR). This unique solution contains several detection engines… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Innovation in the Age of Application Observability

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Just weeks ago at Cisco Live, we shared with the world the general availability of the Cisco Full-Stack Observability Platform. This marked a huge milestone in our strategy and dedication to meet… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Advancing Cisco’s Commitment to Accessibility and Disability Inclusion

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This post was co-authored by Lead Disability Inclusion Consultant Mary Fernandez and Accessibility Program Manager Monica Wegner. L to R: Lead Disability Inclusion Consultant Mary Fernandez and… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: It Is Time to Harden Our Global Infrastructure

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Bad actors have learned that network devices such as routers and switches can be among the most valuable systems to target to achieve  persistent engagement . Overlooked and poorly maintained network g… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Secure Equipment Access recognized in CRN 2023 Tech Innovators Awards

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CRN ® , a brand of The Channel Company, has named Cisco as a Finalist for the 2023 CRN Tech Innovator Awards. Cisco is being recognized for Cisco Secure Equipment Access Plus in the Cloud Tools and … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Update Your Cisco Gear (Legally and For Less)

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Co-authored by Linda D’Amico , Senior Director of Cisco Refresh   According to a KPMG study – in cooperation with the Anti-Gray Market Alliance – counterfeiting is a big issue leading to an estimated … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Simplifying IT Infrastructure to Meet Your Business Needs

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Over the past few years, connected technologies have shifted into overdrive, causing businesses to reassess their digital infrastructures. The experiences consumers expect today rely on unified IT… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Disability Pride Month: A conversation around being able to be your authentic self at work

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July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate and honor the diversity within the disability community, reflect on challenges that people with disabilities are facing, and inspire action to make… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Public Funding Opportunities Can Support Sustainability Goals

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Starting down a sustainability path can seem daunting for public sector organizations, but this journey is imperative for the future success of their operations as well as the well-being of our… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Enhancing the China TAC Partner Enablement Program with Cisco Black Belt Academy

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At Cisco, we believe in assisting our Partners 360 degrees during the entire sales lifecycle. Hence equal weight is provided to Cisco Black Belt trainings that enable our partners on Sell and Deploy,… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cultivating Collaborative Innovation: Unlocking the Power with Partners

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In today’s rapidly evolving market, companies are increasingly leveraging technology to create business value and agility. Cisco recognizes the importance of collaborative innovation with partners,… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Five Cisco Networking Academy partners receive Golden Bridge Award honors

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Founded more than 25 years ago , Cisco Networking Academy continues to be one of the longest-standing IT skills-to-jobs programs of its kind, in the world. But how can a 25-year-old program address… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Three signals of secure roadways infrastructure

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Less traffic congestion. Lower carbon emissions. Fewer injuries and fatalities. Higher quality of life. These are among the promises of modernized roadways infrastructure and Intelligent… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The Plan for Possible: Connecting a regenerative future

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As a global tech leader with more than 83,000 employees across 95 countries, it is critical for Cisco to operate in a way that protects human rights; facilitates diversity, inclusion, and equitable… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: The Five Cs: a channel hiring roadmap for the future. And it’s more human.

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It’s not news to any of us that we have a serious workforce gap in the tech world. Experts predict the global talent shortage to surpass 85 million by 2030, which translates to $8.5 trillion annually … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Enabling Energy Efficiency with Cisco UCS Modular Servers

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New 2023 SEAL Sustainable Product Award for Cisco UCS X-Series reflects growing demand for energy efficiency and power management. IT is under pressure to operate more sustainably as companies put a… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Starbucks Open Sources Their Terraform Provider for Meraki Networks

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This blog was authored by Dexter Park, Lead – Retail Infrastructure Development, Starbucks Coffee Company. Here’s a note to all our fellow developers and network enthusiasts: We are excited to i… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Rev Up and Race to Recertification with 56 Free Continuing Education Credits

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Buckle up, Cisco certification holders: It’s time to hit the t urbo boost button and race to recertification. Starting July 19, 2023, you have 30 days to complete the Rev Up to Recert Bonus program… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco Innovation for Payment Solutions

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No matter what century you research, you’ll find innovative people doing things to make everyday life easier. Think of the Roman Aqueducts built more than two thousand years ago to move fresh water i… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Converge Networking and Security with the Right SASE

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Part 1 of the six-part series – The 2023 Global Networking Trends Report series A major transition in IT philosophy is underway. It’s a shift away from separate networking and security operational sil… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Cisco and Cohesity Join Forces Again to Unlock Value of Data in Hybrid and Multicloud Environments

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Simplifying how customers purchase, deploy , and realize benefits of data protection and management Benjamin Franklin wrote that nothing is certain “except death and taxes.” If he were alive today, he … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Top Three Takeaways from Forrester’s Zero Trust Platforms Landscape Overview

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In the recent overview by Forrester on The Zero Trust Platforms Landscape, Q2 2023 , Cisco is recognized as one of the notable vendors. Forrester’s Market Landscape overview highlights the value p… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Great Wins for Cisco in CRN’s Tech Innovator Awards 2023

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We all feel the customer demands fueling a high pace of change in innovation. Cisco and our partners are delivering to these needs, to meet these shifts driving a new market scape. Technology… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Data Loss Prevention and the Value of Artificial Intelligence

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Artificial intelligence (AI) usage continues to trend higher, finding prominence in a variety of applications. This includes those that are having a significant impact on how we communicate ideas,… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: 5 Reasons Cisco Solutions Are Perfect for Small and Medium Businesses

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Over the last decade, there have been a lot of advancements in business technology solutions. However, there is still a lot of hesitation from smaller and medium-sized businesses to adopt some of… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Living and Working as an Inclusive Channel Leader

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Seeing efforts around diversity and inclusion promoted and recognized in the industry is exciting. I am proud and grateful to be among CRN’s 2023 Inclusive Channel Leaders award winners.  This … Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Building Digital Foundations for Sustainability

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Cybersecurity, sustainability, and the transformative power of the internet The Scope of Sustainability When you think about ‘sustainability’, you are likely to think about global efforts to tackle cl… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Embracing the Cloud Era with the New CCIE Collaboration Certification

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As we celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification and 20 years of the CCIE Collaboration certification, we reflect not only on our past… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Ignite Your Public Cloud Transformation Journey with the Power of Three!

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Cloud transformation has become an imperative for organizations in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. It offers unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, giving businesses… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Colorado Springs District 11: Leading the Way to an Inclusive Future

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At Cisco, we’re committed to powering an inclusive future of learning for all. One of the best ways Cisco can impact students and teachers in K-12 and beyond is by partnering for innovation with s… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: Securing Identity as the New Perimeter: Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Oort

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When an attacker sitting halfway around the world steals your employee’s credentials, tricks their way through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and gains access to a SaaS application housing s… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source

Vinccler: 5 Biggest Learnings in My Career: Reflections After 5 Years at Cisco

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And just like that, it’s been five years. It was back in the Summer of 2018 when I had just graduated college and began my first job at Cisco . Fast forward a few years, and now I’m currently… Read more on Cisco Blogs View Source