In reply to Maher Abdelshkour.

Hi Maher,

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Security remains one of the hottest issues for CIO's and CISO's around cloud. And we're glad to hear that you think Cisco is addressing these.

Visibility to the network and its management is key. Providing a context-aware approach will help you mitigate risks by serving specific experiences based on a user's assigned access levels, location, device they are using, and resources they are attempting to access.

IT leaders need to step out of an 'order-taker' role and become a strategic business partner to lines of business (LoB). The more that IT understands the needs and partners with the LOB leaders, the better off a secure cloud strategy will be. This also helps reduce Shadow IT.

When buying public cloud services, Cisco Powered services from our partners use Cisco validated architectures and have gone through rigorous certifications and third-party audits to assure the levels you expect from a leading cloud provider. These partners are providing industry-leading solutions.

It's critical to work with a cloud provider who will help you navigate the world of many clouds and develop a cloud strategy that meets your specific needs. We're here to help!