Navigating the Convergence of NOC and SOC for Cisco Managed Services Providers

Navigating the Convergence of NOC and SOC for Cisco Managed Services Providers

In the evolving landscape of managed services, Cisco Managed Services providers are increasingly looking to expand their offerings by integrating Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities with their existing Network Operations Center (NOC) services. This convergence is driven by the need for a unified approach to managing both network and security operations, leveraging common tools and platforms to enhance efficiency and service delivery.    Understanding NOC/SOC Convergence  The convergence of NOC and SOC services begins with…

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Black Hat Europe 2024 NOC/SOC: Security Cloud

Black Hat Europe 2024 NOC/SOC: Security Cloud

Cisco is the Official Security Cloud Provider for the Black Hat Network Operations Center (NOC). We work with the other official partners to bring the hardware, software and engineers to build and secure the network, for our joint customer: Black Hat.  Arista: Wired and Wireless Network Equipment  Corelight: Open Network Detection and Response  Palo Alto Networks: Network Security and SOC Platform  This was our 8th year supporting Black Hat Europe and the primary mission in…

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Black Hat 2024: SOC in the NOC

Black Hat 2024: SOC in the NOC

The Black Hat Network Operations Center (NOC) provides a high-security, high-availability network in one of the most demanding environments in the world: the Black Hat event. The NOC partners are selected by Black Hat, with Arista, Cisco, Corelight, Lumen, NetWitness and Palo Alto Networks delivering from Las Vegas this year. Cisco is the official Domain Name Service, Malware Analysis and Mobile Device Management provider. The Meraki team is writing a blog about the experiences in…

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Cisco Innovating a New Era of Security at Black Hat 2024

Cisco Innovating a New Era of Security at Black Hat 2024

It’s almost time for another year of cutting-edge research and innovative talks, as thousands of hackers and security professionals descend upon Las Vegas for Black Hat 2024. We invite you to join us, as we celebrate a few important milestones, share the latest threat research, and educate the public with a workshop geared towards accelerating incident response. Visit Cisco at Booth #1732 At the Cisco booth, we’ll feature talks on the latest Talos research, as…

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Wireless and the CiscoLive Network Operations Center

Wireless and the CiscoLive Network Operations Center

It is a privilege to serve in the CiscoLive NOC. Our team of 60 people worked hard to pre-stage, implement, and monitor the event held earlier this month at the RAI Amsterdam. The RAI Amsterdam as seen from the south at the nhow hotel As you can imagine it takes quite a bit of planning and effort to transform an empty conference venue into the showcase we intend for customers, partners, press and employees. The…

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