Value Chain Security

In our increasingly digital world, technological innovation not only presents new opportunities, but also raises new risks and challenges that must be addressed collaboratively by industry, buyers, users, and policymakers. Specifically, digitization demands that risk be addressed across a dramatical…

It is no secret that the proliferation of connected devices and sensors has introduced new and growing security challenges across every industry and enterprise. The question is no longer whether or not a device or sensor is digitally connected. Today’s focus must be on who has access to the operatio…

In a world of increasingly “extreme” sports, I offer the premise that security in a connected world is truly the most extreme team sport of all. Why? Because while it demands a tightly aligned team, often we do not even know who or what is part of our team. In order to reach the goal of security in…

Third parties remain a critical source of security risk.  The recent discovery of malware embedded within the consumer application CCleaner, discovered by Cisco’s Talos cybersecurity research team, reminds us that cyber hygiene lies not just within ourselves. Talos stated in its September 18th Updat…

Value Chain Security is increasingly top of mind across industry and government.  The word is out – the value chain must be addressed to ensure viable security.  Whether the discussion is framed as third party risk, cybersecurity or critical infrastructure, Cisco is at the forefront of address…

As we wrap up National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the U.S., cybersecurity continues to be a top-of-mind issue for business, government and consumers alike. In February 2016, President Obama announced a Cybersecurity National Action Plan to improve the United States’ cybersecurity posture. The…