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Accelerating Europe’s Connectivity: fast forward to sustainable, secure, and resilient networks
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In this blog, we share our insights and recommendations for effective EU connectivity policies. Europe has brought forward various initiatives to address connectivity gaps, whilst the sector is undergoing a deep transformation in how connectivity is delivered and consumed.
Chuck Robbins Appointed to U.S.-EU Talent for Growth Task Force
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U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo today appointed Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins to the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council’s Talent for Growth Task Force. The Task Force’s objective is to position the U.S. and European Union (EU) to build a well-trained workforce critical to maintaining transatlantic competitiveness in emerging and existing technologies. “A competitive […]
Cisco’s Vision to Rapidly Detect Cyber Threats and Automate Response
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The threat landscape requires to rethink security to enable rapid detection of cyber threats and to automate response. Cisco’s XDR gives critical infrastructure operators and public administrations the capability to detect, investigate and prioritise threats and incidents, and the tools to quickly remediate them.
Closing the cybersecurity gap in Europe
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This blog looks at the latest EU cyber initiatives that focus on cybersecurity through people - a fundamental element to effective cybersecurity. Cisco stands ready to contribute its expertise in cyber skills and cyber defense to build a stronger Europe.
Cisco Participates in VP Harris’ Digital Coalition Roundtable in Africa
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Today, Cisco participated in U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ Digital Coalition Roundtable in Lusaka, Zambia to meet with public and private sector leaders and explore pathways to advance digital inclusion and digital connectivity in Africa. “Deepening U.S.-Africa relations, bridging the digital divide on the continent, and empowering the people of Africa with digital skills for the […]
Reality Check on Cybersecurity: 9% of Companies in Europe are Ready to Defend Against Cyber Threats
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The urgency around addressing the EU’s cyber shortcomings is well founded. A mere 9% of organizations in Europe have the ‘Mature’ level of readiness needed to be resilient against today’s cyber risks.
Regulatory Harmonization in Cyber Incident Reporting: Best Idea for Security?
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In March 2022, the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) was enacted in the U.S. with a clear purpose to improve the nation’s cybersecurity by requiring covered entities to report significant cyber incidents, including payments made for ransomware attacks. The law, and its rulemaking that is required of the Department of Homeland Security’s […]
National Cybersecurity Strategy: Public-Private Partnership Required to Successfully Meet 21st Century Challenges
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Cisco comments on the Biden administration's new National Cybersecurity Strategy.
Driving Tech Circularity Forward: a View of Europe’s Plans in 2023
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The European Commission will be soon releasing a proposal on the “Right to Repair”. The overarching goal of the initiative is to extend the time during which consumers use products before discarding them. This blog provides recommendations for a “Right to Repair” done right.