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21 May

10 Sept 2024

Yuval Yatskan 1 min read

Ransomware makes up 154 million of the threats Cisco blocks monthly; information stealers make up 246 million more. However, the continued evolution of online threats from ransomware and persistent bad actors is only one small piece of the risk management puzzle. Security leaders are not only responding to more sophisticated and expanding threats, but they’re […] The post Where Do…

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30 May 2023

William Mabon 1 min read

Qdoba customer story highlights (2:00) Grab a burrito, settle in, and learn how Qdoba Mexican Eats revamped its security and network with cloud-delivered magic. It’s a spicy story: Qdoba’s support costs alone have been slashed by over $300,000 per year, while security posture and uptime are dramatically improved. “When Qdoba is connected, we are […] The post The Perfect Blend:…

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14 Feb 2023

Kedar Hiremath 1 min read

Moving to the cloud and securing applications and data globally is paramount to protect your business. Bad actors are always looking for ways to exploit the reality of digital communication. Zero Trust reflects this evolving threat landscape and has become a central framework for security practitioners to plan their defenses. In this blog, we’ll discuss […] The post Cisco Umbrella…

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13 Dec 2022

Jennifer Perez-Harris 1 min read

Imagine transforming from a traditional work environment with clear network boundaries and infrastructure to a scattered army of thousands of employees working in all sorts of ways – accessing apps, accessing platforms and accessing cloud-based services. Now, layer in identity, and what it would take to make sure the right people have the right level […] The post Hitachi’s SASE:…

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23 Jun 2022

Yuval Yatskan 1 min read

As new ways of work – cloud collaboration, hybrid work models, and BYOD – have become the standard, it’s clear that new environments and approaches require new strategies and capabilities. The early era of cybersecurity protection was built by stacking solutions like firewalls, on-premises web proxies, sandboxing, SIEMs, and endpoint security. With more people connecting […] The post How to…

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2 Nov 2021

Chloe Whitaker 1 min read

A cloud access security broker (CASB) is a cybersecurity solution that serves as an intermediary between users and the cloud services that they rely on for day-to-day activities. It allows security or IT teams to enforce policies that govern users’ access to and use of cloud services. This can prevent data loss, ensure regulatory compliance, […] The post SASE Breakdown:…

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7 Sept 2021

Chloe Whitaker 1 min read

Spend enough time in cybersecurity and you’re bound to have heard colleagues, analysts, and consultants suggest adding DNS-layer protection to your security stack. It’s easy to understand the appeal – using the internet’s infrastructure to block connections to malicious or unwanted domains can help protect any network from online hazards. But recently, with the conversation […] The post SASE breakdown:…

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20 Jul 2021

David Gormley 1 min read

Secure access service edge (SASE) — cloud-delivered security combining networking and security functions — is on the rise, fueled in part by the need to secure work from home in countless locations. The hybrid work model is here to stay –– and SASE solutions are critical to supporting this new normal. How do you determine which one is right for…

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6 Jul 2021

13 May 2021

Andrea Gross 1 min read

Cisco Umbrella is proud to announce the addition of our most recent global cloud data center, Spain! Our DC is located in Silicon Alley, not to be confused with Silicon Valley. We chose this location because it resides in the heart of connectivity and high-tech industry in Madrid. Improved cybersecurity services for our Spanish and […] The post Cisco Umbrella…

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30 Mar 2021

Meg Diaz 1 min read

Secure access anytime, anywhere After the massive shift to remote work, more organizations are moving to a model where networking and security converge together in the cloud. Gartner coined the term secure access service edge (SASE) to describe this concept. Today, we announced how we’re delivering on our vision of SASE by combining networking, security, […] The post Cisco Umbrella…

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23 Mar 2021

Andrea Gross 1 min read

Cisco Umbrella recently added new data centers to serve customers in Denmark and Sweden and we could not be more excited! When selecting data center locations, we look at several criteria, including the number of users in that region and the transit and peering options that define our ability to improve service for our users. […] The post Cisco launches…

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5 Jan 2021

Andrea Gross 1 min read

Every journey starts with one step. Whether that step is the first toward climbing a mountain or launching the campaign to keep your organization safe from cyberthreats, it’s important just to take that first step forward. You might not want to hear this, but cyberthreats are becoming more advanced and attackers are using new techniques […] The post Keep these…

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1 Dec 2020

Ken Howard 1 min read

One of the main reasons that the secure access service edge (SASE) is getting so much attention these days is that it combines several networking and security capabilities and functions normally carried in multiple, siloed point solutions into a single, fully integrated cloud-native platform. This allows organizations to overcome cost and performance issues, resulting in […] The post What goes…

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12 Nov 2020

Kate MacLean 1 min read

Cisco is excited to announce that Cisco Secure won three CRN’s Tech Innovator Awards in key categories including cloud security, SASE, and threat intelligence/incident response. The ability to empower solution providers with truly differentiated offerings is the crowning achievement of the CRN Tech Innovator winners and finalists for 2020. Cisco Umbrella won for best cloud […] The post Cisco Umbrella…

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1 Sept 2020

Ken Howard 1 min read

No matter what market, industry, or regulatory challenges your organization has faced through the years, one thing is certain. Connecting and protecting your customers, employees, contractors, and partners wherever they work is always the goal, but the details are constantly evolving. That’s never been truer than in this remote, distributed, always-on world today. The very networking and security landscape itself…

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