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Insights from Cisco VP/GM of Zero Trust and Duo, Ash Devata  I recently had a conversation with Cisco’s VP/GM of Zero Trust and Duo, Ash Devata, who knows more than a thing or two about zero trust. Ash joined Cisco in 2018 via Cisco’s acquisition of Duo Security. Duo is the leading provider of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and zero trust for the workforce, combining security expertise with a user-centered philosophy to provide two-factor authentication, endpoint remediation and secure single sign-on tools for the modern era. Prior to Cisco’s Duo acquisition, Ash led Duo’s Product Management, Product Marketing, Technology Partnerships, and Advisory…

To protect business critical data, the network needs to be segmented. But traditional methods are complex. Cisco TrustSec provides a simple way to segment and apply polices uniformly across the network. Traditional network segmentation approaches use IP address-based access control lists (ACLs), VLAN segmentation, and firewall policies that require extensive manual maintenance. Therefore, every device in the network that needs to enforce security policies would require manual configuration. For instance, any change to policies would…

Two weeks ago we had our bot extract all message details and answer back to us. Today we’ll focus on how we can integrate it with a different API. Let’s review what we have learned until now in this blog series on ChatOps: How to configure a webhook to have Webex notify our bot logic about new messages How to retrieve all details about a new message, including its text content How to answer back…

Since we announced the new Cisco Partner Program last October, we have been making rapid progress to fully operationalize all the roles and levels in the program. Today, we are announcing role requirements for the integrator and provider roles and providing updates on the progress of the developer and advisor roles. We will post full eligibility criteria for developer and advisor roles in Q1 FY22, and they will go live in Q2. Overview The Cisco…

I went on a five-day vacation with my family, and not once did I check my email or Webex – I am living proof that it can be done! And I think it’s crucial for us all to take this step, now more than ever. Think about it; when you take Paid Time Off (PTO), how often do you take a few minutes here and there to “check-in” on work. Especially being in a role…

Cisco continues to bulk-up its security portfolio, this week closing the deal on risk-based management company Kenna Security for an undisclosed amount. Kenna’s Risk-Based Vulnerability Management system collects and analyzes security data to provide security teams with information about threats so they can prioritize remediation and better understand risks. The technology will become part of Cisco’s SecureX service that integrates numerous security components. Cisco says the service is an open, cloud-native system to detect and…

Leading an expert technology team at Cisco, I am always learning and always inspired. This team has a unique vantage point, with its proximity to the customer and its role in advancing innovation, as well as connecting across the whole portfolio to share insights and value. As we look to reimagine and optimize the customer’s entire experience with Cisco, we gain perspective on the architectural trends taking place across the industry, including: Cloud-first, Multicloud,…

Calm seas don’t make great sailors, and the past 15 months have been anything but calm. Yet some organizations have emerged in better shape than others — more agile, more collaborative, better able to adapt to changing business and customer needs. What gives? Why have some firms ridden out the storm and emerged stronger than others? A new study by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Cisco, sheds light on this and related questions you might find…

After months of rigorous testing, I’m happy to report that Cisco SD-WAN and our Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms Family are now MEF 3.0 SD-WAN certified.   MEF is a global federation of network, cloud, and technology providers working together to empower enterprise digital transformation. Through its members, including Cisco, MEF enables dynamic, trusted, and certified services that empower enterprises to embrace their own digital transformation and grow their business.  In support of the value of company…

ROUND ROCK, Texas, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —                                                     News summary Vodafone selects Dell Technologies to provide edge compute infrastructure for its Open RAN network, starting in the United Kingdom Dell’s global supply chain and open infrastructure to drive Vodafone innovation and offer greater access to businesses and communities across Europe Full story Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and Vodafone will build Europe’s first commercial Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) network, bringing more broadband access to European businesses…