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The Year of Network Innovations – Cisco DNA Ushers a New Era
The Year of Network Innovations – Cisco DNA Ushers a New Era
The biggest news of 2016 was the introduction of Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA). It revolutionized the way you deploy and manage your network with a software-driven architecture focused on automation, security, and analytics.
Dec. 20, 2016
To be Effective, Security Needs to Be a Force Multiplier
To be Effective, Security Needs to Be a Force Multiplier
Effective security is simple, open, and automated.  We’ve already talked about simple and open. Now let’s talk about automated. Security admins can relate
Dec. 19, 2016
The True Value of Network Security Monitoring
The True Value of Network Security Monitoring
The Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) conducted research into how cybersecurity professionals view network security monitoring and how they use it in their
Sept. 20, 2016
pxGrid Keeps Growing
pxGrid Keeps Growing
With ten new partners you know it’s not an illusion Do you remember that magic trick with the metal rings that seem linked together? The magician pulls
June 15, 2016
Take a Strategic Approach to Security Segmentation
Take a Strategic Approach to Security Segmentation
You’ve read the stats: by the end of the decade, the Internet of Everything will result in 50 billion networked connections of people, process data and
Feb. 16, 2016
ISE Ecosystem Expands to Drive Deeper Visibility and Control with Cisco Identity Services Engine
ISE Ecosystem Expands to Drive Deeper Visibility and Control with Cisco Identity Services Engine
In one of my previous posts, I noted how Network Access Control (NAC) platforms have started evolving into more visibility-focused and context-aware
June 8, 2015
The Network as a Security Sensor and Enforcer
The Network as a Security Sensor and Enforcer
The Digital Economy and the Internet of Everything means everything is now connected. Digitization is fundamentally transforming how we conduct business. It creates new opportunities to develop services...
June 8, 2015
Cisco ISE 1.3: Welcomed Improvements
Cisco ISE 1.3: Welcomed Improvements
I’ve finally had a chance to stop and smell the roses. The roses being Cisco ISE 1.3 that is. It’s been a much anticipated update to Cisco’s core TrustSec
Dec. 5, 2014
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 1.3 and Cisco AnyConnect 4.0 Are Now Available!
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 1.3 and Cisco AnyConnect 4.0 Are Now Available!
Cisco customers, partners, and field have been eagerly awaiting the release of the latest version of the Identity Services Engine and the AnyConnect
Nov. 10, 2014
7 Billion Reasons Why Your Company Needs Cisco ISE
7 Billion Reasons Why Your Company Needs Cisco ISE
Seven billion.  That’s the number of mobile-connected devices that will be trying to get on networks this year.  Now you’re probably not going to be
Oct. 22, 2014
Greater Dynamic Controls for Secure Access and Mobility
Greater Dynamic Controls for Secure Access and Mobility
Businesses today are required to meet multiple challenges with respect to connecting users to applications. First, it is no secret that the demands of
Sept. 30, 2014
Improve Your Business Results with Mobility and Analytics
Improve Your Business Results with Mobility and Analytics
When it comes to delivering better business outcomes, many IT people could be sitting on a virtual goldmine – particularly when it comes to location
Sept. 24, 2014