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“We're Renovating!” Mission Improbable: The Office Adventure

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“We're Renovating!” Mission Improbable: The Office Adventure

“Office closed for renovations.” For someone who actually enjoys coming to the office (Yes, even on Fridays!), this could have been my villain origin story. But instead, I decided to turn this challenge into a secret mission across Germany. Instead of my usual role of Collaboration Account Executive, where I specialize in customer engagement and live demonstrations of our world-class collaboration solutions, I went “undercover” at Cisco customer and partner locations, and a few coworking…

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High Five: Top 5 Moments That Made My 5 Years at Cisco Unforgettable!

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High Five: Top 5 Moments That Made My 5 Years at Cisco Unforgettable!

It all started with my first interview, a moment that set the tone for everything to come at Cisco. Picture this: my manager (interviewer at the time) casually asked if I watched the show “Friends” and what my favourite episode was. This unexpected interview question surprised me at the time, but I’ve come to realize that it captured what Cisco is all about. This company isn’t just about the work; it’s about building genuine relationships…

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From Lifeguard to Leader: How One Conversation at a Pool Changed My Life Forever

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From Lifeguard to Leader: How One Conversation at a Pool Changed My Life Forever

Imagine this: You’re fresh out of university, filled with big dreams and a bit of uncertainty. During your recent internships, you often felt lost, struggling to navigate without proper guidance from busy supervisors. You had to figure things out on your own.  This is how my career journey begins. CSAP 2004/2005 Class in front of the Cisco Amsterdam office. Back in 1999, I went to San Jose State University as part of the exchange program…

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UK Considers Banning Ransomware Payments

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UK Considers Banning Ransomware Payments

The U.K. government is considering banning ransomware payments to make critical industries “unattractive targets for criminals.” It would apply to all public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure, which includes NHS trusts, schools, local councils, and data centres. Currently, all government departments nationwide are banned from paying cyber criminals to decrypt their data or prevent it from being leaked. This rule intends to protect the services and infrastructure the British public relies on from financial…

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EU Cyber Resilience Act: What You Need to Know

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EU Cyber Resilience Act: What You Need to Know

The E.U. Cyber Resilience Act was enacted on Dec. 10. This legislation impacts all manufacturers, distributors, and tech importers that connect to other devices or networks operating in the bloc. Examples of applicable products include smart doorbells, baby monitors, alarm systems, routers, mobile apps, speakers, toys, and fitness trackers. Those that comply with the legislation will have a CE label, which indicates the device meets E.U. standards for health, safety, and environmental protection, allowing consumers…

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NIS 2 Compliance Deadline Approaches: What You Need To Know

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NIS 2 Compliance Deadline Approaches: What You Need To Know

On Oct. 17, the Network and Information Security 2 Directive takes effect. This means that relevant entities in industries such as energy, transport, water, healthcare, and digital infrastructure that carry out activities within the E.U. must comply with the relevant legislation. NIS 2, which was approved by the European Parliament in November 2022, aims to establish a consistent, minimum cybersecurity baseline across all E.U. member states, involving mandatory security measures and reporting procedures. Organisations subject…

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One-Third of UK Teachers Do Not Have Cybersecurity Training

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One-Third of UK Teachers Do Not Have Cybersecurity Training

Teachers in schools in England are not receiving sufficient cybersecurity training, a new poll has revealed. A third of teachers haven’t completed any in the last academic year, while only 66% of those who did found it useful. These results come from a Teacher Tapp survey of teachers across England from the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, or Ofqual. It also revealed the prevalence of cyber attacks within the education sector in the U.K….

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Ransomware Trends: Most Attacks Hit Between 1am and 5am, Study Finds

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Ransomware Trends: Most Attacks Hit Between 1am and 5am, Study Finds

Threat actors are taking advantage of when security professionals are off-duty to stage their ransomware attacks, new research has found. The ThreatDown 2024 State of Ransomware report from Malwarebytes has revealed most incidents in the last year occurred between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. The report’s authors used data from the ThreatDown Managed Detection and Response team to conduct their research. It found that global ransomware attacks increased by 33% in the last year, with…

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Around the World with Cisco: From Student to Intern to CX Consulting Engineer

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Around the World with Cisco: From Student to Intern to CX Consulting Engineer

When I was in university, doing a Bachelor of Science and IT, I started thinking about adding networking, too. Then, I found a degree program in Australia at Griffith University in Brisbane, Queensland, that allowed me to do it all. As I began to learn about networking, that’s when I discovered Cisco. While I was working on my courses, I was also on the lookout for opportunities that would give me more experience and knowledge…

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Celebrating Authenticity at Cisco and London Pride

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Celebrating Authenticity at Cisco and London Pride

Last year, when I joined Cisco as a QA engineer on the Windows@Cisco Team, I remember being particularly worried by all the anti-trans and anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric appearing in the news at the time. So, I knew I was going to attend Pride, and Cisco gave me the opportunity. Luckily, London Pride was coming up a few months after my starting date. I joined the PRIDE Inclusive Community to meet other employees via Workday, which was…

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