In collaboration with Jamie Mcgregor   Like fingerprints and snowflakes, every SD-WAN deployment is different. We originally designed the Cisco IT SD-WAN with dedicated infrastructure for each network and security domain—for example, SD-Access, Cisco SD-WAN or Meraki SD-WAN, next-gen firewall, and telemetry analytics. But having separate devices for each domain complicates deployment. It increases equipment costs. And it restricts policy, segmentation, and telemetry analytics to a single domain, limiting the value. The Customer Zero team…

If there was ever a time for corporate social responsibility to lead the way in offering accessible education to serve as a bridge to career possibilities, it is now. In my recent blog “Empowering and reskilling our workforce for an inclusive future” I highlighted the deep impact of the pandemic on education and economies, particularly on those who are most vulnerable in our communities, including low-wage workers and disadvantaged groups. With our extensive ecosystem of…

There is an old maxim in the real estate profession that is used when evaluating the value of a home. Realtors often speak of “location, location, location”, as if the customer involved in the transaction is so unaware of that factor that it requires the incessant repetition. In cybersecurity, however, one area that is in dire need of a recurrent reminder is the area of education, both of cybersecurity professionals, as well as targeting that…

Back when I started as a network engineer, we didn’t even have wireless networks.  All of our clients were hardwired.  In fact, because I was in charge of network security, I remember being firmly opposed to introducing wireless onto my network!  Those days are obviously long gone, but one thing hasn’t changed–even with hardwired clients, I  managed an open-source IPS system to detect attacks against my network, malware, and other threats. I recently sat down…

From virtual court hearings to smartphone-powered parole, COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of advanced technologies by criminal justice teams. This transition to mobile and other secure technologies is helping provide continuity of critical justice services in communities all across the nation. Cisco has been a leader in this change. Through our Connected Justice solutions for community safety, courts, corrections and community supervision we’re helping build safer communities. Let’s take a deeper look at how we…