2026-08-28 15:00
The Agentic SOC requires two key protocols: MCP and A2A. MCP connects agents to their data and tools, enhancing their capabilities. A2A, on the other hand, facilitates communication between agents across different platforms, enabling seamless collaboration. Together, they address the challenges of isolated security operations and improve efficiency. #CyberSecurity #AgenticSOC #MCP #A2A #Technology 🛡️🔗💻
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Jeff Yeo
2026-08-28 12:55
The recent article highlights a significant shift in the vulnerability landscape. With the rise of AI models, attackers can now exploit software flaws at machine scale, drastically reducing the time between flaw disclosure and exploitation. The time-to-exploitation (TTE) has gone negative, meaning flaws are often exploited before public disclosure. This change challenges traditional vulnerability management practices, emphasizing the need for faster responses to close the vulnerability gap....
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Russ Atkin
2026-08-27 15:31
🚀 Exciting news from Cisco and NVIDIA! They have expanded the Cisco Secure AI Factory to include new rack-scale and high-density compute options. This partnership aims to help enterprises deploy AI more efficiently while ensuring security and maximizing ROI. The updated factory features integrated solutions, improved infrastructure, and support for various customer needs. With enhanced tools, organizations can build and manage customized AI models securely. #Cisco #NVIDIA #AI #SecureAI #TechNews
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Jeetu Patel
2026-08-27 15:30
🚀 Cisco is transforming AI infrastructure with its Secure AI Factory in collaboration with NVIDIA. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between AI pilot projects and scalable production environments. By providing a pre-validated path, organizations can move swiftly from design to deployment. Partnerships with Supermicro enhance this offering, delivering compliant rack-scale AI solutions for various workflows. #AI #Cisco #NVIDIA #TechInnovation #CloudComputing
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Jeremy Foster
2026-08-27 15:00
🚨 Exciting updates from Cisco on Security Certifications! 🚨 On August 13, a live session addressed key changes in the Cisco Security certification portfolio after six years. Candidates submitted nearly 80 questions, with the top ten answered in detail. Key dates to remember: - August 26, 2026: Last day to test current exams. - August 27, 2026: New exams launch, including SCOR v2.0. - September 2026: Training for SCOR v2.0 will be available. For full details, check out the session! 📅🔐 #Cisco...
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Francois Caen
2026-08-27 15:00
Unlock the potential of your data center with vPC and ESI-based multi-homing! 🚀 These technologies enhance network reliability, enabling rapid convergence essential for AI applications. They eliminate dedicated peer-links and support agile, resilient designs. Discover how they work together to power modern data centers. #DataCenter #Networking #AI #Cisco #Technology
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Varun Mehta
2026-08-27 13:30
🚀 Cisco introduces MyAgent, a new phase in enterprise AI, now available to 90,000 employees. This super-agent enhances work by moving beyond chat to supervised autonomous workflows. It connects information, decisions, and actions across applications like Outlook and Webex. With persistent memory, MyAgent personalizes user experiences and ensures continuity in tasks while maintaining security. 🌐 #Cisco #AI #MyAgent #EnterpriseTech #AmbientIntelligence
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Thimaya Subaiya
2026-08-27 12:55
New research from Cisco and VAIL questions the effectiveness of labeling AI models by country, like "U.S. model" or "Chinese model." 🇺🇸🇨🇳 These labels may not accurately reflect a model's technical lineage or security risks. The study shows that reliance on geographic labels can lead to blind spots in AI security strategies. Understanding the true origins of AI models is crucial for effective risk assessment. 📊 #AI #Cybersecurity #TechResearch #AIModels #DataSecurity
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Amy Chang
2026-08-26 15:00
🚀 Cisco has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Microsegmentation Solutions, Q3 2026, marking its second consecutive year in this position. Microsegmentation is now essential for controlling lateral movement and reducing risks in today's complex environments. Cisco Secure Workload provides visibility and policy enforcement across multiple cloud infrastructures, helping organizations secure applications effectively. Forrester highlighted Cisco's superior capabilities in policy...
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Dan Wendlandt
2026-08-25 21:35
At the Pakistan Instructors & Partners Summit 2026, held on July 11, over 100 educators and partners gathered to discuss expanding digital opportunities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Nearly 60 instructors completed their training, focusing on practical skills that align with industry needs. This initiative aims to connect learning with economic growth and prepare a future-ready workforce. Collaboration among educators and industry is key to building digital skills and strengthening communities....
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Gianna Li Calzi
2026-08-25 15:30
🚀 Cisco introduces AI Defense + Armada, enabling distributed AI that operates safely across various environments. The focus remains on foundation-model training in hyperscale regions, while inference and computer vision tasks are moving closer to data sources. This shift aims to reduce latency and enhance control. However, it also complicates security as AI workloads span multiple locations. A new distributed AI security layer is essential for validating models and enforcing policies...
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Sriram Sagi
2026-08-25 15:30
🚀 Exciting news for IT operations! Cisco Cloud Control is now available for U.S. customers. Over 300 customers are already onboarded, with a pre-GA waitlist exceeding 5,000 sign-ups. This platform aims to enhance visibility, AI, and collaboration, simplifying the operating experience across IT environments. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌐💻 #Cisco #CloudControl #ITOperations #AI #TechNews
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Balaji Venkatraman
2026-08-25 14:00
🚀 Discover how Cisco Catalyst Center and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform are transforming NetOps. This partnership enables teams to automate key tasks like provisioning, SD-Access, and compliance at scale. The cisco.catalystcenter Ansible Collection offers over 300 playbooks for efficient management. Learn more about streamlining operations in your enterprise network! #NetOps #Cisco #Ansible #Automation #ITManagement
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Shweta Palande
2026-08-25 13:00
The article highlights the evolving landscape of identity management in IT. With the rise of AI and automation, identity is no longer just about users. It now includes every entity that interacts with valuable resources. Cisco and Teleport are partnering to address these changes, focusing on 'Infrastructure Identity' to enhance security and streamline workflows. This new approach aims to provide a unified identity framework for both human and machine actions. #CyberSecurity...
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Peter Bailey
2026-08-25 13:00
Cisco has launched its Sovereign Critical Infrastructure portfolio in Canada, responding to organizations' demand for enhanced control over their data and digital infrastructure. 🇨🇦🔐 This on-premises solution allows customers to manage their systems with greater flexibility. Organizations can choose how to operate, whether fully air-gapped or in hybrid environments. 💻🔒 The initiative also includes support through Cisco's Canadian Secure Technical Services, ensuring expertise in planning,...
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Raj Juneja
2026-08-24 19:43
🔐 In the latest installment of the IPsec series, mutual authentication over IKEv2 is explored. The process begins with classical ECDSA followed by post-quantum ML-DSA, highlighting how they authenticate two peers using Docker containers. The setup involves a small Certificate Authority that signs leaf certificates for each peer. This method keeps data transmission efficient, particularly important when using post-quantum certs. #Cybersecurity #PostQuantum #IKEv2 #MutualAuthentication #IPsec
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Julio Gomez
2026-08-24 15:00
🚀 AI is transforming networking, but understanding it isn't enough. To effectively leverage AI, professionals must build robust infrastructures and operationalize technology for optimal performance. Cisco's "Rev Up to Recert: Stack" offers essential learning paths, including the Designing Cisco UCS-X Series for AI, providing 15 CE credits. Free access is available from August 24 to October 8, 2026. #Cisco #AI #Networking #ContinuingEducation #TechTraining
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Quinn Snyder
2026-08-24 15:00
🚀 Cisco has been named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide SASE, recognized for its comprehensive approach to security and networking. The evaluation highlighted Cisco's ability to integrate various components into one unified architecture, which is crucial in the AI era. As the demand for trusted identity grows, SASE is tasked with ensuring secure agent workflows while maintaining accountability and control. #Cisco #SASE #CyberSecurity #AI #TechNews
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Jeff Scheaffer
2026-08-21 18:17
Meet Michael Lowe, a former Division I football player and now a Cisco Networking Academy Apprentice with the San Francisco 49ers. 🏈 He is gaining valuable experience in network engineering, ensuring seamless connectivity and security at Levi's® Stadium. Lowe's journey highlights the importance of IT in enhancing the fan experience during high-profile events. His background as a football captain helps him approach challenges with a strategic mindset, essential for supporting the NFL's tech-...
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Hayley Shanks
2026-08-21 15:00
🚀 Cisco introduces the Midsize CIO Blueprint series, designed for lean IT teams to tackle key challenges like security and AI adoption without large budgets. These five guides provide phased, practical plans tailored to existing environments. Start where you are and advance as needed. Each blueprint offers a business case and actionable steps, making them suitable for mixed environments. Explore the blueprint that aligns with your priorities! #CIOBlueprint #LeanIT #Cisco #ITManagement...
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Mike Yin
2026-08-20 15:25
🚀 AI is reshaping Digital Customer Experience (DCX) at Cisco. The demand for hyper-personalized and proactive support is rising, pushing companies to adapt to AI-powered models. Cisco is leading this transformation by anticipating customer needs and enhancing experiences while maintaining a human touch. The journey to a new DCX horizon involves rethinking traditional operating models. #DigitalCustomerExperience #AI #CustomerEngagement #Cisco #Innovation
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John Stone
2026-08-20 15:00
🚀 Miercom has validated the Cisco 8000 Series Secure Routers for providing high-performance direct internet access (DIA) with built-in security. These routers handle traffic from 1.0 to 9.5 Gbps while simultaneously running advanced security features. 📈 The Cisco 8235 Secure Router effectively blocked 98.3% of attack attempts, ensuring secure connectivity for enterprises. 🔒 #Cisco #SecureRouters #InternetAccess #CyberSecurity #Networking
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Devin Creer
2026-08-20 12:15
🚀 The AI Workforce Consortium has released new research on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the role of AI agents. This report highlights the need for adapting job roles and critical skills to prepare the workforce for future challenges. The consortium aims to upscale 130 million people in cybersecurity by 2036. With demand for cybersecurity roles growing significantly, this initiative is timely and crucial. #Cybersecurity #AIWorkforce #SkillsDevelopment #TechInnovation #FutureOfWork
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Marci Paino
2026-08-19 21:59
📅 July marked significant advancements in AI with the release of Antares models. These compact models (350M, 1B, 3B) focus on agentic vulnerability localization, identifying potential security issues in codebases effectively and efficiently. The 3B model competes with larger systems like GPT-5.5 but operates at a lower cost. 💻🔍 Also launched was the Antares Quickstart, a CLI tool that streamlines the model's operation, ensuring privacy and quick integration into workflows. Recent benchmarks...
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Huaibo Zhao
2026-08-19 18:09
Healthcare's adoption of AI depends on trust. As technology advances, the focus shifts from whether AI can assist clinicians to whether it can be trusted in clinical workflows. Cisco Compatible Solutions for AI aims to build this trust by integrating a secure infrastructure with validated software partners, ensuring that sensitive data is protected across all layers. Learn more about how these solutions help healthcare organizations confidently deploy AI. 🤖💡🔒 #HealthcareAI #TrustInTechnology...
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Eugene Kim
2026-08-19 18:06
Sustainability data is evolving beyond reporting to influence customer decisions. It plays a key role in product design and technology choices, as businesses seek reliable insights. Cisco's Sustainability Data Foundation (SDF) aims to provide a trusted view of sustainability information, enhancing planning and action. This shift is particularly evident in large-scale technology investments, where customers now prioritize sustainability alongside traditional metrics like quality and cost. 🌍📊...
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Colin Seward
2026-08-19 17:13
🚀 Cisco has been recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™: Data Center Network Solutions, Q3 2026 report! The evaluation highlighted Cisco's Nexus One approach, which integrates networking, security, and observability. Cisco achieved the highest score in 16 out of 32 criteria assessed, particularly excelling in the Strategy category. With a strong focus on simplifying complex environments, Cisco serves over 50K customers globally, providing unified management and automation solutions....
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Murali Gandluru
2026-08-19 15:00
At the recent gathering at McLaren Technology Centre, leaders discussed key challenges in AI implementation. The focus was on trust and talent rather than technology itself. Trust in AI tools is evolving; employees must feel safe to engage and experiment with these technologies. Organizational trust is equally vital, as it determines how effectively AI can be integrated into workflows. #AI #Trust #Leadership #Innovation #McLarenTech 🧠🤝🚀
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Bryan Jones
2026-08-18 15:00
🌟 Introducing "The Data Center Lens," a new monthly video series designed to support infrastructure modernization and AI scaling. This series addresses the real challenges faced by organizations, such as outdated hardware and tight budgets. It offers field-level guidance without unrealistic expectations. You can choose between two tracks: Modernizing the Data Center or Accelerating AI Innovation, tailored to your current needs. Stay informed and tackle your infrastructure challenges...
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Matthew Dietz
2026-08-18 15:00
🌐 As AI transforms organizational needs, Cisco and Auvik are addressing the challenges of network modernization. They enable IT teams to effectively map, monitor, and prioritize updates across diverse environments. This partnership enhances visibility into existing networks, essential for supporting AI applications. Key features include: - Automated device discovery - Real-time performance monitoring - Simplified configuration documentation Gain clarity and prepare your network for AI! 💻🔍...
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Ana Nennig
2026-08-18 14:57
🌐 A new report from Omdia highlights the challenges of AI workload placement faced by infrastructure leaders. 🔍 A staggering 94% of surveyed organizations expressed regrets about their initial AI infrastructure decisions, emphasizing the importance of understanding costs, security, and workload realities. 💡 Most companies have adopted a hybrid approach, combining cloud and on-premises solutions, but finding the right balance remains complex. #AI #Infrastructure #HybridCloud...
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Murali Gandluru
2026-08-18 12:00
🌟 Charu P. faced her fears as she emceed the DSE Famzilla event, despite being a first-time host with social anxiety. With support from her co-host Harsha, she prepared thoroughly, building confidence through teamwork. The event's lively atmosphere helped her focus on the joy of the experience rather than her nerves. Charu's story highlights the power of community and encouragement in overcoming challenges. #OvercomingFears #CommunitySupport #EmceeJourney #CiscoFamily #Inspiration
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Charu Prabha Prabakaran
2026-08-17 15:00
🚨 Security operations centers face a growing challenge with alert overload. Many alerts are false positives, leading to analyst burnout and delayed responses to real threats. 🔍 Enter Instant Attack Verification, an AI-driven tool from Cisco. This capability acts like a human analyst, triaging and investigating alerts at machine speed. It enhances efficiency by assessing threats, correlating data, and documenting findings. 📊 The goal is to improve scalability and response quality in security...
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Prerna Dass
2026-08-17 14:00
🔍 Dive into the exploration of post-quantum certificates with OpenSSL 3.5 in "The Great Certificate Size Explosion – IPsec Series, Part 7." This article guides you through generating classical and post-quantum keys and certificates, emphasizing the significant size differences. The focus is on practical application using Docker and OpenSSL commands. OpenSSL now includes support for NIST PQC algorithms, enhancing its capabilities for generating and inspecting keys. However, for IKEv2...
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Julio Gomez
2026-08-14 16:17
Identity is now the key focus for managed service providers (MSPs) as security threats evolve. Cisco’s Secure MSP Center and Duo help simplify operations and reduce vendor sprawl. This approach not only protects SMB and midmarket customers but also boosts profitability through streamlined management and recurring revenue models. For a deeper understanding, check out insights from Anurag Agrawal at Techaisle. #CyberSecurity #MSP #Cisco #IdentityManagement #TechInsights 🔒💼📈
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Gary Hall
2026-08-13 16:38
Transforming your network into a sensor is key to overcoming operational fatigue. 🌐 Legacy tools and SNMP are not enough for today’s complex environments. The focus should shift from reactive monitoring to proactive data-driven actions. Cisco's innovations in model-driven telemetry, comprehensive visibility, and AI-driven assurance aim to enhance network performance and user experience. 📈💡 #NetworkMonitoring #Cisco #AI #TechInnovation #AgenticOps
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Shai Silberman
2026-08-13 15:53
🔍 Considering the CCNP Security certification? Many professionals share the same hesitation after completing the CCNA. While it may seem daunting, experts like Mira Eilenstein and Brahim Mellal highlight that this certification enhances not only your skills but also your professional confidence. 📈 For networking engineers, transitioning to CCNP Security is essential for understanding and securing complex infrastructures. The certification also proves valuable in multi-vendor environments,...
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Margaret Dilloway
2026-08-13 15:44
Autonoma is transforming air travel with its AutoVerse platform, utilizing AI to enhance operational decision-making in airports. 🌐✈️ In partnership with Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration program, this technology aims to predict disruptions before they affect passengers, improving overall efficiency. The journey began with autonomous vehicles, showcasing the need for reliable simulations in real-world applications. #AirTravel #Innovation #AI #DigitalTransformation #Autonoma
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Leila Ilkhanoff
2026-08-12 15:53
🔍 Considering the CCNP Security certification? Many professionals share the same hesitation after completing the CCNA. While it may seem daunting, experts like Mira Eilenstein and Brahim Mellal highlight that this certification enhances not only your skills but also your professional confidence. 📈 For networking engineers, transitioning to CCNP Security is essential for understanding and securing complex infrastructures. The certification also proves valuable in multi-vendor environments,...
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Margaret Dilloway
2026-08-11 12:00
Cisco has achieved a significant milestone by transitioning from FedRAMP Certified Class C to Class D (High) for its security solutions. This upgrade enhances federal agencies' ability to protect mission-critical data and supports the implementation of Zero Trust architecture. With 421 security controls in place, agencies can now secure sensitive information more effectively. Cisco aims to bridge legacy systems with modern cloud-native solutions, ensuring robust security for essential...
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Prabhat Singh