Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

The Cybersecurity Talent Shortfall: How the Cisco Networking Academy is Meeting the Demand

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According to the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Report, in the United States alone, cybercrime cost organizations $2.7 billion in 2018. These costs not only include service disruption, but loss of productivity, reputation damage, and other business impacts. There are many cybersecurity education programs available, but are they effectively preparing students to join the workforce?

Data, Privacy and You: How To Manage Data Privacy and Teach It to Children

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As a data privacy expert and mother of two, Cisco's Lorena Marciano often gets asked by parents about how they can protect their children's privacy online. Here's what she recommends.

Cisco Expands Support for Veterans and Military Spouses

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When Heather Dickey began unpacking her house from the move to Herndon, Virginia for the second time, the last thing on her mind was ‘I need to get a job’....

Captaining Shark-Detecting Drones in Australia

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Drones have many practical oceanic applications including everything from real-time shore alerts when sharks are present to collecting humpback whale exhale condensate -- or snot -- to track whale health.

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020 Launches with Special India Impact Prize

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On October 15, 2019, Cisco launched its fourth annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge, a worldwide search for the next technology startup greatly impacting people, society or the planet.

How the AbilITy Cisco Networking Academy is Turning Disability into Opportunity

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The abilITy Cisco Networking Academy is a six-month intensive networking technology education program that uses Cisco’s Networking Academy curricula, adapted it to serve people with disabilities.

How a Research-Driven Approach to Drones Can Help Us Save Lives

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Drones are changing public safety operations for the better. New emerging drone technologies offer the promise of reducing search times, improving situational awareness, enhancing team safety, reducing costs, and even the potential of delivering medical supplies ahead of rescue teams. But sound research must be utilized to measure the positive impacts in order to make sure drones are utilized appropriately.

Making a Big Impact in a Small Town Started in the Classroom

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“When I first gave them the assignment, I got a lot of ‘I can’t.’ So I asked them to identify ways they could make a dent in the problem, explaining if they can do it, then someone else can do it too,” Mr. Miller explained. “I think that’s the great thing about GPS. It gets kids thinking and excited about what they can do.”

Why Empowering Female Designers Can Improve Health Outcomes

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Cervical cancer, when caught early, can be affordably and effectively treated. But the vast majority of women in the poorest parts of the world have never been screened. The Callascope was designed by women for women to empower them to take care of their own health, without stigma.