diversity

March 1, 2023

SECURITY

Authenticity Paves the Way to an Inclusive Future at Women in Cybersecurity Conference

3 min read

Learn how women in cybersecurity highlight one another's value and empower each other to bridge opportunities from today to tomorrow.

February 27, 2023

SECURITY

Bridge to Possible: A Cybersecurity Career Journey

2 min read

I have not always ‘felt’ like a cybersecurity professional. It took exposure and a diverse community to begin to feel like I belonged here.

November 16, 2022

SECURITY

UN’s International Day of Tolerance is a good reminder that workforce diversity should be 365-day goal

4 min read

Cybersecurity is in critical need for for a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The UN International Day for Tolerance is a great opportunity to observe that.

November 3, 2021

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

Sponsorship is an Action Verb

5 min read

I’ve always thought I had a strong support network, until I saw what that looked like for others. I wondered how my peers were able to navigate these corporate streets, arriving on time and unscathed. They were climbing the proverbial ladder and progressing in ways I wasn’t; even the ones I outperformed - by far. I learned it was because they had active sponsorship.

The Power of Inclusive Innovation

5 min read

Now more than ever, we need Inclusive Innovation to help solve the most pressing problems we as a society face today. Learn how we are doing just that by role modeling, empowering, and enabling our teams.

The Journey to Proximity: It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint

2 min read

The horrific events of 2020 became a sobering wake-up call. These circumstances pushed me to lean further into the experiences of people who are different from me – people who are underrepresented, marginalized, or vulnerable in some way.

March 18, 2021

HIGH TECH POLICY

Cisco Statement on House Passage of the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

1 min read

We at Cisco applaud the House of Representatives for passing permanent legislative protection for Dreamers. Today, they are one step closer to a permanent legal solution that would allow them to become citizens in the nation they know as home.

Celebrating how we have all RISEN above all challenges

5 min read

For us, at Cisco, diversity and inclusion is a huge part of our culture, and for International Women’s Day this year, we want to align and focus on three key themes that we believe everyone can resonate with: RISE, Thrive and Shine.

October 14, 2020

SECURITY

Openness and support: Discussions on why diverse representation in cybersecurity matters

3 min read

Read more about the topics in our latest Security Stories podcast, in which the team discuss where companies can find diverse talent, beyond the usual recruitment channels/ They also share their personal stories and discuss the overall significance of diversity and representation in cybersecurity. We also meet Cisco’s new CISO, Mike Hanley, to talk about the culture he inspires in his team, and what the last few months have been like for him.