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Aamer Akhter

Senior Director of Product Management

Aamer has over 20 years of experience in technology adoption, product, and strategy. He has strong expertise in launching new products, customer acquisition, and driving technology integrations. Aamer is leading outbound product management on Cisco's Hypershield and Security for AI projects. Prior to this role, led product management for branch firewall, cloud-delivered security (SASE), mid-mile optimization, zero trust security, multi-cloud connectivity, IoT platforms, video optimization, and routing. With 25+ patents, he is a former Cisco Distinguished TME, 2xCCIE, and Cisco Live Distinguished Speaker.

Articles

January 8, 2026

SECURITY

Three Benefits of Segmentation

3 min read

The successful implementation of segmentation enables organizations to contain breaches, protect high-value assets, and meet compliance requirements.

December 16, 2025

SECURITY

Key Challenges that Impede Segmentation Progress

3 min read

The 2025 Cisco Segmentation Report shows that complexity, visibility, and context remain the main challenges for successful segmentation implementations.

December 4, 2025

SECURITY

Segmentation Remains a Foundational Security Concept

4 min read

The 2025 Cisco Segmentation Report shows that the concept’s adaptability makes it a foundational cornerstone for modern enterprise security strategies.

October 23, 2025

SECURITY

2025 Cisco Segmentation Report Sheds Light on Evolving Technology

4 min read

A new report from Cisco shows that segmentation is a foundational security technology, but few are fully implementing both macro- and micro-segmentation today.

October 7, 2025

SECURITY

Defining a Standard Taxonomy for Segmentation

4 min read

We need a standardized taxonomy so organizations can evaluate, implement and manage segmentation projects most effectively.

July 7, 2025

SECURITY

Cisco Contributes to Cyber Hard Problems Report

6 min read

Cisco contributes to the latest edition of the Cyber Hard Problems report, highlighting 10 foundational security challenges facing the modern world.