In an age when cyber threats loom large, the dedication and passion of cybersecurity professionals are more crucial than ever. Each year, Cisco makes a point of selecting and recognizing a standout cybersecurity advocate who has earned the title of cybersecurity defender. This year, it was impossible to choose just one individual. This is why Cisco’s 2025 EMEA Cybersecurity … [Read more...] about Meet the Cybersecurity Defender of 2025 for EMEA
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Honoring our ‘Cybersecurity Defender of the Year’ in EMEA
Congratulations to security advocate Luigi Vassallo, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Sara Assicurazioni Insurance, an innovative Italian cloud-first insurance firm. In the last two years, cybersecurity has advanced and can feel like a one-two punch to those who are not prepared. But what does that preparation look like? For Luigi Vassallo, it was more … [Read more...] about Honoring our ‘Cybersecurity Defender of the Year’ in EMEA
The Nominees for the 2023 Cybersecurity Defender of the Year Award in EMEA
Cybersecurity professionals are often perceived as sole practitioners, plying their craft in dimly lit rooms. Nothing could be further from the truth, as one of the keys to being a successful cybersecurity professional is the ability to collaborate and, more importantly, to share knowledge as far and wide as possible. At Cisco, we have formed the Cisco Insider Advocacy program, … [Read more...] about The Nominees for the 2023 Cybersecurity Defender of the Year Award in EMEA
Honoring our ‘Cybersecurity Defender of the Year’
Congratulations to security advocate Wouter Hindriks of Avit Group! Cybersecurity defenders have had an extra challenging job to do over the past year and a half. While critical, securing our digital world can sometimes be a thankless and exhausting endeavor, especially under these unprecedented circumstances. One tried-and-true way to get through difficult situations, however, … [Read more...] about Honoring our ‘Cybersecurity Defender of the Year’