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Security Assessments: More Than Meets the Eye
Security Assessments: More Than Meets the Eye
Is the product safe to use? I have been asked this question on occasion in a non-technical sense and maybe you have too. In a technical context, I could
Jan. 3, 2013
49 Days Later, Superstorm Sandy Relief Effort is Still Running on Cisco Technology
49 Days Later, Superstorm Sandy Relief Effort is Still Running on Cisco Technology
More than two months have passed since Superstorm Sandy devastated communities and lives in the eastern United States and the Caribbean. But Jim Killoran,
Jan. 3, 2013
Protecting Our Networks: It’s a Team Game Now!
Protecting Our Networks: It’s a Team Game Now!
I have been coaching youth sports for the past seven plus years now and one of my common mantras when speaking to the girls and boys each season is that
Jan. 3, 2013
Fox Entertainment Breached by @ThisIsGame0ver
Fox Entertainment Breached by @ThisIsGame0ver
In a reported published by CWN, a hacker who uses the handle of @ThisIsGame0ver has breached the official website of media giant FOX (fox.com).
Jan. 3, 2013
4 Argentinian Universities Hacked, Login Credentials Leaked by @ThisIsGame0ver
4 Argentinian Universities Hacked, Login Credentials Leaked by @ThisIsGame0ver
The @ThisIsGame0ver hacker has hacked into four Argentinian universities and leaked their database online.
Jan. 3, 2013
Top 10 Tech Failures of 2012
Top 10 Tech Failures of 2012
2012 was a year where we saw a lot of ups and downs in the world of technology. We saw some of the best smartphones designed ever. The smartphones got bigger
Jan. 2, 2013
So did we see the Loch Ness Monster? – Ride Across Britain to Raise Funds for Paralympic Athletes
So did we see the Loch Ness Monster? – Ride Across Britain to Raise Funds for Paralympic Athletes
Since " 'tis the season" for giving in many parts of the world, and as end of the calendar year approaches, I've decided to finish my working year
Dec. 28, 2012
New Shopping Experiences during the 2012 Holiday Season
New Shopping Experiences during the 2012 Holiday Season
Being a resident of San Francisco, one advantage of is the amount of shopping within walking distance.  This year several retailers timed their store
Dec. 26, 2012
Security Features vs. Securing Features
Security Features vs. Securing Features
Here's the fourth in a series of posts revolving around the recently held Cisco SecCon 2012 (December 3-6) security conference. This post zeroes in on the fact that software vendors need to start focusing (more) on the overall security and quality of software, not just on the implementation of security features in products.
Dec. 21, 2012
Cisco Domain Ten: Domain 3: Automation and Orchestration
Cisco Domain Ten: Domain 3: Automation and Orchestration
Continuing my tour of the Cisco Domain Ten (SM)  framework for simplifying data center transformation, with this blog, I'll build upon my previous blogs
Dec. 21, 2012
Cisco Social Media Marketing – Top 5 Social Media Programs for 2012!
Cisco Social Media Marketing – Top 5 Social Media Programs for 2012!
2012 has been a great year for social media marketing at Cisco! The organization as a whole is really starting to experience the value of social
Dec. 21, 2012
Santa’s Gift for Wireless Admins This Holiday Season
Santa’s Gift for Wireless Admins This Holiday Season
Last week, a friend of mine jokingly asked me, “So, what is Santa bringing to Cisco’s wireless customers this holiday season?” I couldn’t help but grin because I already knew...
Dec. 21, 2012