White House

June 12, 2017

GOVERNMENT

Take Seriously This Sentence in the Cybersecurity Executive Order

The Cybersecurity Executive Order that President Trump signed on May 11 shouldn’t tell you much that don’t already know about the importance of security to the Federal Government. However, there’s a sentence in it that should give every agency leader a fresh sense of urgency: “The President will hol…

Cisco’s Joining Forces Pledge to Veterans

On May 5, First Lady Obama and Dr. Jill Biden hosted over 50 companies at The White House to celebrate the 5th anniversary of their Joining Forces initiative, a nationwide effort that began in 2013 to support veterans and their families through employment, education and wellness opportunities. The p…

May 4, 2016

GOVERNMENT

Joining Forces to Empower Our Veterans

Here at Cisco, we’ve always been proud to support our veterans. Whether it’s hosting a Veterans Career Transitioning Day or providing training and certifications to give veterans a step up in today’s competitive workforce, we have been lucky to be involved with so many wonderful programs over the ye…

February 9, 2016

SECURITY

Protect Your Entire Digital Self

How much time do you spend at work? For some the answer is too much! No matter how much time you spend, I’m willing to guess that it’s an important part of your week. Your work is part of who you are, where you go, and what you do. That is why Cisco is proud to join the National Cybersecurity Allian…

Igniting a STEM Movement: A Day at the White House

Last week, Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina was announced as a winning city in the US2020 City Competition!  Cisco is a founding corporate partner of US2020, which is dedicated to igniting a movement of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) mentorship across the United States…

January 17, 2014

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Cisco Chief Security Officer on President Obama’s Data Collection Speech

“President Obama’s announcement represents one of many important steps required to address global concerns about privacy and data collection. Our customers require that privacy, security, and transparency be at the foundation of the equipment, services, and capabilities they purchase from technology…

Cisco Statement on White House E-Rate Announcement

President Obama’s announcement today is a major step toward bringing our nation’s classrooms into the 21st century.  A modernized e-rate program will lay the groundwork for connected classrooms across the country, where students have digital textbooks and access to libraries of information at their…

Cisco Employee Honored as Military Veteran at the White House

There are certain things in life most would consider “once in a lifetime” occurrences.  The feeling that you get when your dad releases his grip one last time – and you find yourself riding a bicycle on your own; or waking up in amazement as you discover money from the tooth fairy under your pillow…

April 29, 2013

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

White House and IT Industry Partnership Prepares Servicemen and Women for the Workforce

Approximately 1.2 million armed forces personnel are expected to transition from the U.S. military to civilian life over the next several years, with as many as 300,000 in the next 12 months.  Many of these veterans will look to move quickly into the next phase of their careers and need to find fulf…