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Kevin Skahill

Senior Director for Security Policy & Access

Secure Access and Mobility Product Group

Kevin Skahill is Senior Director for Security Policy & Access at Cisco Systems' Secure Access and Mobility Product Group (SAMPG).

He leads a security solution team to drive system integration between Cisco’s Identity Services Engine (ISE) and network infrastructure to enable policy-based network protection for the campus and data center. In this capacity, he is responsible for driving solutions roadmap and development, go-to-market, partner operations, and business development.

Prior to joining SAMPG, Kevin served in Cisco’s Unified Access Business Unit, where he was responsible for Catalyst switching product lines. While at Cisco, Kevin also drove policy-based solutions for broadband and mobile SPs.

Kevin started his career in the semiconductor industry and holds Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and MBA degrees, both from Santa Clara University.

In his leisure time, Kevin enjoys trail running.

Articles

July 29, 2019

SECURITY

Cisco Scores BIG With A New IETF-Approved Internet Standard

All great teams have a shared language. Whether you’re the reigning World Cup Champions or an IT team on the frontlines of network defense, collaboration is the key to success. And effective collaboration hinges on communication. For years, Cisco has operated on the cutting-edge of communication sta…

January 30, 2018

SECURITY

2018 Forrester TEI Study Reveals Stealthwatch + ISE provide 120% ROI

With digital transformation unlocking unprecedented value for today’s businesses and consumers, the key to success is arguably predicated on speed: Whoever is the fastest to enter new markets; the fastest to innovate; the fastest to deliver value to consumers can be the difference that separates the…

November 29, 2017

SECURITY

Improving Cybersecurity in Healthcare Part II: Control

The Internet of Things (IoT) is ushering in an exciting digital renaissance that is redefining the traditional models of how healthcare is delivered. With IoT devices such as smart infusion pumps or connected inhalers, healthcare providers can now remotely monitor and adjust care. IoT devices in hea…

August 25, 2017

SECURITY

Here Are 3 Things that Drive Security for the Intuitive Network

Hint: ISE 2.3 Plays Key Role We recently announced the Network Intuitive architecture, a new era of networking that removes complexity and enables automation, assurance, and security. With built-in security, you get dynamic protection that enables your business to evolve at the breakneck pace the ma…

June 21, 2017

SECURITY

Improving Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Visibility

Imagine going to the doctor for a routine checkup. After greeting you, the physician pulls up your medical records on his tablet, but instead of your medical history, this screen pops up: Now imagine if you were waiting on the results of a biopsy, or if the ultrasound machine displayed this screen…

February 21, 2017

NETWORKING

Enterprise Network Security: Is it in your DNA?

If you were driving a race car without brakes, chances are you’d keep your speed in check. How else could you manage the corners? Pushing the pedal-to-the-metal on the straightaways and actually reaching the car’s peak performance would only end poorly when the road turns. The same can be said for e…

January 29, 2014

SECURITY

Protecting the Crown Jewels

Why do so many organizations maintain essentially open, “flat” networks, leaving thousands of users and devices with network-layer reach to their “crown jewels”? Especially in light of what we know with data breaches, theft, and loss? One possibility may be that some organizations simply grew too qu…