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Dave Gronner

Senior Manager, Security Partner Go To Market

Global Partner Organization

As the Senior Manager of Security Partner Go-To-Market, Dave leads a team responsible for developing Partner initiatives, programs and enablement for Cisco’s Security architecture. He oversees development of the security channel partner strategies for sales, technical enablement, partner profitability and partner led professional services.

Prior to his current role in security, Dave led global channel initiatives for Cisco’s UCS and data center infrastructure, focused on key sales and technology enablement programs including deal registration and partner profitability offers.

Dave started his 17-year Cisco career in networking product development and management, and has spent the last decade leading global channel development initiatives.

Prior to Cisco, Dave spent more than a decade at T-COM Corporation in a variety of product management, sales, and operational roles.

Dave has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from University of California, Davis. He resides in California with his wife Katherine and two sons.

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June 12, 2019

PARTNER

Be in the Know! All things Security at Cisco Live US

Cisco Live San Diego is in full swing! There is a lot going on throughout the week and Cisco Security is showing up in a big way.  Whether you’re in person or not, some exciting announcements came out during the week and I want to make sure you are in the know about all things security. Check…

April 5, 2019

PARTNER

It all starts with security

It all starts with security. That is the answer Cisco’s channel chief, Oliver Tuszik, gives when partners, customers, analysts or even media ask him what the biggest technology opportunity is this year between Cisco and our partners. Security can no longer be siloed; the focus should be on an end-to…

October 29, 2018

PARTNER

Are small to midsized businesses breach-ready?

You put on the parachute before you leave the plane. The helmet before the bike ride. In much the same way, the key to staying cyber-safe is assessing risk long before anything scary happens. Safety can’t be an afterthought. Though we’re approaching the end of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month,…