C-Suite and Techies: Some Essential Security Tools

June 9, 2015 James Michael Stewart Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Not every executive is aware of all the essential security tools that every organization needs. This blog post is intended to be a quick primer for those executives, and it also serves as a talking points memo for IT security officers who need to communicate the key security elements.

Cisco Unveils the Next Generation Firewall

September 19, 2014 John Mark Ivey Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Last year when Cisco Systems acquired Sourcefire Inc., the Maryland-based cybersecurity solutions firm, the company’s goal obviously was to strengthen its security offerings. This week Cisco announced its new threat-focused, next-generation firewall (NGFW). Cisco ASA with FirePOWER Services in combination with Sourcefire’s advanced malware protection for integrated threat defense helps Cisco showcase its dedication to cybersecurity.