cybersecurity
Agencies not safe from ransomware
Last week’s stunning ransomware attack that crippled Britain’s National Health System and hit other organizations in several countries was certainly a dramatic, headline-grabbing event. And it might not be over: According to the New York Times, the dawning of Monday in Asia brought reports of new ca…
To Protect Your Campus, Refresh Your Network
Technology and mobile devices are everywhere on today’s college and university campuses. Students are using digital tools both in and out of the classroom, and have come to expect a fast wireless connection wherever they are. To keep up with their connected students and the digital demands of a 21st…
Media Transformation: Security Is Key
Scale, speed, new consumer experiences — these goals all come to mind as drivers of the massive transformation happening in media & entertainment. When it comes to the underlying IP and cloud technology needed to bring this transformation to life, Cisco has a unique ability to deliver comp…
Cyber Security Capture the Flag (CTF) Series Part 2: Developing
Tim Harmon is a Cisco Champion, an elite group of technical experts who are passionate about IT and enjoy sharing their knowledge, expertise, and thoughts across the social web and with Cisco. The program has been running for over four years and has earned two industry awards as an industry best pra…
Securing Medical Devices – The Need for a Different Approach – Part 2
When I ask the question of Healthcare CIOs and CISOs “What keeps you up at night?” one of the most common answers I receive – after the usual jokes about indigestion, or the snoring spouse, is the problem of what to do about securing medical devices in our hospitals. Most healthcare executives…
#CiscoChampion Radio, S4|Ep. 5: Annual Cybersecurity Report
#CiscoChampion Radio is a podcast series by Cisco Champions as technologists. Today we’re discussing the Cisco Annual Cybersecurity Report. Get the Podcast Listen to this episode Download this episode (right-click on the episode’s download button) View this episode in iTunes Cisco Guest Kevin Parr…
Securing Medical Devices – The Need for a Different Approach – Part 1
When I ask the question of Healthcare CIOs and CISOs “What keeps you up at night?” one of the most common answers I receive – after the usual jokes about indigestion, or the snoring spouse, is the problem of what to do about securing medical devices in our hospitals. Most healthcare executives…
#SHOWMESECURITY: Protect Network Assets with a Security Strategy
Cybersecurity was a main topic at the recent IP Visions Conference and Expo in St. Louis, MO this week. Cisco hosted a pre-conference workshop on Monday and cybersecurity was referenced in all the topics; three out of the five session’s main discussion points focused around cybersecurity. CCI was ho…
The CISO Evolution – From IT Operations to Earning a Seat at the Table
With the escalation of cybercrime, the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is fast evolving beyond its traditional operational functions of monitoring, repelling and responding to cyber threats. Continuous changes in our connected business landscape make customer data, intellectual pr…