Tracking Energy Consumption at the Cisco Store

Tracking Energy Consumption at the Cisco Store

This year at Cisco Live EMEA in Amsterdam, the Cisco Store began a new initiative to continue promoting sustainability in our daily operations. The power for the technology deployed at our travel store was routed through twelve Meraki MT40s (smart power controllers that can monitor and remotely control power). With our devices running 24/7, we baselined the store’s power consumption throughout the event with the help of CAE Labs’ WiserWatts: our total energy consumption for…

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BeyondTrust Report: Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities Decreased by 5% in 2023

BeyondTrust Report: Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities Decreased by 5% in 2023

The number of Microsoft vulnerabilities has mostly flattened in 2023, with elevation of privilege and identity attacks being particularly common, according to BeyondTrust’s annual Microsoft Vulnerabilities report. Identity and access management solutions company BeyondTrust studied the most significant CVEs of 2023 and Microsoft vulnerability data from Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday bulletins. The report includes vulnerability trends and tips about how to reduce identity attacks. Microsoft reported 1,228 vulnerabilities in 2023 The total number of Microsoft…

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Experience Eco-Friendly Data Center Efficiency with Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS)

Experience Eco-Friendly Data Center Efficiency with Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS)

In the highly dynamic and ever-evolving world of enterprise computing, data centers serve as the backbones of operations, driving the need for powerful, scalable, and energy-efficient server solutions. As businesses continuously strive to refine their IT ecosystems, recognizing and capitalizing on data center energy-saving attributes and design innovations is essential for fostering sustainable development and maximizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. Cisco’s Unified Computing System (UCS) stands at the forefront of this technological landscape, offering a…

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Evolving Broadband Networks with Cisco Subscriber Edge

Evolving Broadband Networks with Cisco Subscriber Edge

This is Part III of a three-blog series on solutions to overcome challenges associated with bridging the digital divide.    In part I of this series, we discussed traditional broadband network architectures and their limitations. In part II, we discussed details on the evolution of broadband networks, using a distributed architecture with a centralized control plane, designed to address the challenges associated with traditional broadband networks. In this final blog, we will focus on the…

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Transforming Tech: Why Leadership Must Start with Our Girls in STEM

Transforming Tech: Why Leadership Must Start with Our Girls in STEM

Thirty-three years ago, I stumbled into the world of technology with a goal: to support my family financially and ensure my brother could attend university. What started as a necessity quickly turned into a passion, as I discovered the immense potential and opportunities within the IT sector. My younger self, growing up in Australia. Today, as we celebrate Girls in ICT Day, my focus is on nurturing leadership in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)…

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Over 850 Vulnerable Devices Secured Through CISA Ransomware Program

Over 850 Vulnerable Devices Secured Through CISA Ransomware Program

US government and critical infrastructure entities were sent 1754 ransomware vulnerability notifications under the Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot (RVWP) program in 2023, resulting in 852 vulnerable devices being secured or taken offline. The highest number of alerts were sent to government facilities (641), which encompasses a range of federal, state and local government organizations, including schools and higher education facilities. Healthcare and public health received the second highest number of ransomware vulnerability notifications, at 440….

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Hitachi Vantara launches unified storage platform

Hitachi Vantara launches unified storage platform

Hitachi Vantara announced the availability of Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One, a unified platform that spans both on-premises and cloud storage and supports both structured and unstructured data. Data growth has always been a challenge to manage, and it has only gotten worse in the era of analytics, generative AI, and data silos that span multiple on-prem and cloud sites. Hitachi cited a recent poll from The Data Warehousing Institute that found while 71% of…

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Defenses: The role of Voice Cloning in Penetration Testing

Enhancing Cybersecurity Defenses: The role of Voice Cloning in Penetration Testing

By Alex Serdiuk, CEO, Respeecher Newer and more impactful technological advancements are making the quest for foolproof cybersecurity measures more critical than ever. As organizations are doing everything they can to protect sensitive information, biometric security systems have emerged as a front-runner. Among these, voice ID systems are a critical component that organizations rely on as an additional layer of authentication. For all its advantages, these state-of-the-art systems must still undergo rigorous voice ID penetration…

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How to Remove Personal Information From Data Broker Sites | McAfee Blog

How to Remove Personal Information From Data Broker Sites | McAfee Blog

Data brokers are companies that collect your information from a variety of sources to sell or license it out to other businesses. Before they can pass your data along, brokers analyze it to put you into specific consumer profiles. Consumer profiles help businesses suggest products you might like and create targeted marketing campaigns based on your interests.   Companies who buy data from brokers use it for things like marketing or risk mitigation. For example, if…

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Enabling Network Engineering Skills in an AI World

Enabling Network Engineering Skills in an AI World

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a common buzzword, especially with the rise of Generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT, which can create entirely new data and human-like content. However, AI technology is nothing new. At Cisco Learning & Certifications, we have been providing training on predictive AI technology for years. Yet, in the short time since it came on the scene, GenAI (with its millions of practical use cases) has significantly accelerated adoption, increased data…

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