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Andy Stewart

Senior Federal Strategist

Public Safety & Defense

Andrew D. Stewart, CAPT, USN (Ret.) is a Senior Federal Strategist at Cisco Systems, Inc. where he implements strategies to support innovative cybersecurity and AI/ML solutions across the Federal Government. He previously served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations (N3) and Maritime Operations Center Director (MOC-D) at Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. TENTH Fleet. He also served as the Commanding Officer and Program Manager at the Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group (NCWDG). He is a graduate of the Sellinger School of Business, Loyola University Maryland, the Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA, the United States Naval Academy, the National Defense University, and the Naval War College.

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December 4, 2023

GOVERNMENT

Accelerating Your Journey to the 128-bit Universe

3 min read

A lot has been happening this year, and with additional enablement from Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration Program, Cisco has been busy providing enhanced capabilities and services designed to assist Government customers to develop plans and policies and implement capabilities and architectures on their journey to the 128-bit universe. Learn how.

May 11, 2023

GOVERNMENT

Zero Trust for Government Networks: 4 Steps You Need to Know

4 min read

Zero Trust is not a product, it's a mindset. Find out the 4 Steps to an operational approach — and don't forget step 0!

January 30, 2023

GOVERNMENT

Delving Deeper into the DoD Zero Trust Strategy – Part 2

4 min read

Join us as we continue our deep dive into Zero Trust strategy and the Department of Defense in part 2 of our series. Read now.

December 6, 2022

GOVERNMENT

DreamPort ICS/OT Lab to Advance U.S. Cybersecurity Capabilities

2 min read

The state-of-the-art DreamPort lab – with cutting edge technology from Cisco and CyKor – will be another important asset in plugging the cyber gap and advancing our nation’s cybersecurity capabilities and strengths.

June 8, 2022

GOVERNMENT

Transforming Cyber Operations with Network Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

3 min read

The network is fundamental to connect users, devices, applications, data, and services no matter where they reside—from edge to cloud; however, much of network administration has not changed meaningfully in 30 years. Why Model-Driven DevOps (MDD) for NetOps? I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Military Cyber Professionals Association’s first national conference – […]

May 19, 2022

INDUSTRIAL IOT

The Bridge to Secure Modern Port Operations

4 min read

In today’s digitally-enabled ports and terminals, yesterday’s old security perimeter is insufficient. Adopting a zero trust security strategy is necessary to successfully modernize port operations.

May 11, 2022

GOVERNMENT

Investing in Secure Maritime Operations: Cisco at “Hack the Port 22”

2 min read

The resounding message is clear: port and terminal operators, who are undertaking much-needed digital modernization efforts, must simultaneously implement improved cybersecurity capabilities that are designed and “built-in” to the industrial network infrastructure from the start.  By connecting more equipment, devices, people, applications and embracing greater digitization, global port operators are realizing improved results – including […]

March 4, 2021

GOVERNMENT

CMMC: A Strategic Imperative to Greater Value

4 min read

Recently, Cisco commissioned Forrester Consulting to study the projected return on investment that may be realized by engaging Cisco on their preparation efforts toward future accreditation by a third-party assessor to the CMMC requirements.

March 26, 2020

GOVERNMENT

Remote Working: Endpoints Have Left the Building

3 min read

Remote working is top of mind. But increasing the numbers of end-points attached to your agency's network can also increase cyber threats. Are you prepared?

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