In this episode of Shift Happens, host Jeff Edwards sits down with Stephen Tessitore, Cisco’s Global VP of Partner Marketing, to explore the “accidental” yet ambitious journey from sales to leading global partner marketing. Stephen shares how today’s marketing is being reshaped by AI, hyper-personalization, and brand differentiation — and why the Cisco 360 Partner Program represents the biggest shift (and opportunity) in partner programs in 20+ years.
From building authentic brands to balancing AI efficiency with human connection, this conversation offers practical insights for partners navigating change and rethinking their value in the market.

Shift Happens - Episode 10: AI, Authenticity, and the Biggest Partner Shift in 20 Years

Just dropped: A new episode of Cisco SE Talks: Conversations on AI!

Join us as we’re excited to feature Cisco's Dr. Gaurav Khanna, John Cuneo, and Justin Perry as we explore the latest AI trends, including the impact of agentic AI, LLM models, and the future of AI in Networking  - demystifying how Cisco AI is driving innovation in the evolving landscape of AI. 
We’ll also dive deep in the Cisco + NVIDIA partnership – uniting two industry leaders to pioneer secure networking and AI solutions.

Don’t miss this one – As the AI conversation continues with Cisco leading the way!


Cisco SE Talks: Agentic AI & LLM Explained Featuring Dr. Gaurav Khanna, John Cuneo and Justin Perry

In this episode, Edd Hall discusses the latest developments in cybersecurity and technology. From critical Microsoft update issues and AI zero-click exploits to major data breaches affecting Allianz Life, New York Business Council, and TPG/iiNet, we cover the risks facing individuals and organizations today. Edd also explores ransomware attacks in the pharmaceutical sector and vulnerabilities discovered in GPT-5, highlighting the growing importance of proactive security measures and careful technology deployment.

Microsoft Update Issues, Allianz Life Breach, and GPT-5 Vulnerabilities

Kat's visiting pickle novelty shops, Ian is eating Chipotle too often and our Producer Alex is working overtime to keep us on track this week! 

After Kat finally says something nice to Ian (only 22 episodes in...), we jump into our best interview tips - from proper preparation to closing with confidence, we share our best tips to help you ace your next big interview and get that dream job!! 

If you are interested in a career at Cisco, check out opportunities here: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers.html

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In this episode, Kendra Dodson, a SD-WAN technical Leader in RTP Cisco TAC center tells us her stories about SD-WAN : from counter overflow, to packet overfragmentation or sudden config loss, she gives her tips and her thoughts on the future of WAN connections.

Cisco Tech Stories - ep 26 - Kendra's SD-WAN war stories

Neste episódio do Tecnologicamente Falando, podcast da Ingram Micro Brasil, discutimos como a Inteligência Artificial está mudando o cenário da cibersegurança e os impactos para empresas e pessoas.

Com a presença da Cisco (fabricante líder em inovação) e da Brascin (revenda parceira com 40 anos de experiência), destacamos como a colaboração entre fabricante, distribuidor e revenda cria um ecossistema mais preparado para enfrentar os riscos digitais atuais.

Você vai ouvir sobre:
• Riscos que a IA traz para empresas e usuários
• Soluções Cisco AI Defense e Hypershield no combate ao cibercrime
• O papel da automação e da ética na segurança digital
• Como a parceria fortalece a proteção e acelera a transformação digital

Participam:
• Fernando Zamaio (Cisco Brasil)
• Jorge Antunes (Brascin)

Um episódio essencial para quem quer entender como a Ingram Micro conecta fabricantes e parceiros para oferecer soluções completas em cibersegurança.


25. Cibersegurança na Era da IA: Como a Cisco Está Redefinindo a Defesa Digital

Kat met Coach (Damon Wayans Jr.), and Ian has anxiety. We discuss sleep shows, and Kat rubbing shoulders with celebrities. 

We then jump into tech talk all around networking - we're talking tech and not your friend circle, even if that is how ChatGPT explained it to Kat. 

We dig into how the network was founded, Cisco's role in the development of the router (it's a love story), and if it played a role in us getting to the moon. Kat asked about how the network works, and then battles with understanding the difference between LAN and WAN and what her own home network looks like. Something for everyone this week! 

If you want to check out all of Cisco's networking solutions for SMBs, you can find them here: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/small-business/networking/index.html 





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In this episode, Edd Hall discusses the latest developments in global cybersecurity, including North Korea-linked cyber operations, AI-driven ransomware campaigns, and the misuse of trusted tools like Velociraptor. He highlights major data breaches affecting hundreds of thousands of individuals, vulnerabilities in enterprise software and industrial systems, and emerging threats across critical infrastructure. Edd explores how organizations can strengthen defenses, patch systems promptly, and remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated attacks.

AI Attacks, Data Breaches, and Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

In this episode, Mark and Diana discuss the U.S. government’s $10 million bounty on Russian FSB hackers, the discovery of undetected SVG phishing files, and new warnings from the Czech Republic about technology that transmits data to China. They explore how AI could be misused for autonomous ransomware, the evolution of CastleRAT malware, and the growing abuse of X’s Grok AI to spread malicious links. The conversation also covers Microsoft’s enforcement of multi-factor authentication in Azure, Wealthsimple’s recent data breach, and ransomware attacks that hit healthcare providers. Finally, they dive into the WhatsApp flaw now listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities and examine the expanding impact of the Salesforce Salesloft Drift supply chain breach affecting major cybersecurity firms.

AI Ransomware, Healthcare Breaches, and the $10M Bounty

We're thrilled to welcome Chris Pupillo (WWT VP of Engineering), Benita Mordi (WWT AI Strategist), and Joel Sprague (Cisco SE) to the Cisco SE Talks podcast.

We cut through the noise to discuss customers' biggest questions about AI deployment, from strategy to security. Hear how our Cisco-WWT partnership is tackling the future and addressing our customers’ biggest AI pain points head-on!


Cisco SE Talks: AI Security, Deployment and Strategy with Cisco + WWT

In this episode, Mark and Diana discuss the latest wave of cybersecurity developments, from the emergence of HybridPetya ransomware that bypasses Secure Boot to Akira’s exploitation of a SonicWall flaw. They cover the critical Cursor editor vulnerability, CISA’s warning about active attacks on Dassault’s manufacturing software, and new patches from Cisco and Samsung. The conversation also explores Microsoft’s fresh security challenges—including political scrutiny and new Teams protections—alongside a major UK train operator breach, the appearance of a mysterious Chinese AI pentesting tool, and the growing cyber risks facing the pharmaceutical industry.

Ransomware Evolves, Zero-Days Exploited, and Microsoft Under Fire

Change is never easy… but it’s where the magic happens.
In this special edition of Shift Happens, host Jeff Edwards sits down with Rhonda Henley live from Las Vegas at Cisco GSX 🎰 to unpack the evolution of Cisco the Cisco 360 Partner Program and what it means for partners, growth, and trust in times of transformation.
You’ll hear about:
•	🔄 Why change feels messy (aka “sausage-making”) but leads to big payoffs
•	🤝 Building trust + transparency with partners through the Cisco 360 Partner Program
•	🚀 How new leadership and bold moves are shaping the future of Cisco + its ecosystem


Shift Happens - Episode 13: From Trust to Transformation: 20,000+ Friends, One Mission ft. Rhonda Henley

20,000 people. One huge transformation.
Live from Cisco GSX in Las Vegas 🎰, Jeff Edwards sits down with Jose Van Dijk, who leads the EMEA Partner Organization, to talk about the Cisco 360 Partner Program and what this evolution means for partners navigating change.
You’ll hear about:
•	🔄 How partners across EMEA are adapting to Cisco 360 Partner Program
•	💡 Why simplifying the program unlocks new opportunities for growth + profitability
•	🤝 Building deeper, more strategic conversations with partners
•	🌍 The power of trust, training, and transparency across diverse regions

Shift Happens - Episode 14: EMEA Partners, Rising Fast - ft. Jose Van Dijk

Bold Moves, Big Opportunities! AI isn’t just the future—it’s here, reshaping everything from networks to security to customer experience. In this special “Best-Of…” edition, we revisit the most powerful conversations with Cisco leaders who are redefining what’s possible.

💡 Highlights include:
• The $43B network refresh opportunity (Rakesh Samtani)
• Cutting through tool sprawl in security (Alison Stahl)
• Why every customer is now a Cisco opportunity (Brett Harrison)
• 2,142 zettabytes of AI-driven data on the horizon (Cassie Roach)

From Cisco 360 Partner Program as the unifier to AI as the force multiplier, this episode is your playbook for navigating disruption, simplifying complexity, and delivering outcomes that stick.

👉 Shift your mindset. Shift your strategy. Let’s make shift happen.


Shift Happens - Episode 16: The Best of...Power Moves!

We're back with another power-packed highlight reel of our favorite conversations. In this episode, Jeff revisits big shifts shaping the partner + customer ecosystem:
🦸 Managed Services as the #1 driver of profitability
💡 The Customer Value Journey redefining outcomes
🤖 AI in marketing-finding balance between machine + human touch
🚚 Distribution as a growth lever, not just "pick, pack, and ship"
Cisco partners aren't just moving products-they're delivering business outcomes. This episode dives into how we scale that impact with managed offers, recurring revenue, and partner-led innovation.
⚡ Don't miss the insights from Andrew Wozniak, Leonard Thompson, Emma Carpenter, Stephen Tessitore, and John Brookbank.
🎧 Listen in, get inspired, and remember: Shift your mindset. Shift your strategy. Shift into action.
Let's make shift happen!


Shift Happens – Episode 17: Best Of…Profit Engines and Game Changers

In this episode, Frederic Detienne, a Distinguished Cisco CX Engineer takes us through the evolution of cryptography in IT, the latest changes and challenges as well as the quantum problem and post-quantum cryptography.

Cisco Tech Stories - ep 27 - Key insights

Kat’s addicted to…work. Which begs the question of if you would go to work still if you win the lottery? We talk about what we would buy if we did, and then talk about Ian's wedding attire choices. 

If you’re here to learn about AI, we start that at about 4:53 in. We share our own personal use cases, best practices and tips – from meal prepping to learning new languages, AI has something for everyone (we just need it to be better at the things we don’t like). 

If you want to learn about the solutions powering AI for small and medium businesses, check them out here: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/artificial-intelligence/index.html?dtid=osscdc000283&linkclickid=srch


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The AI landscape is akin to the Wild West right now. There are so many solutions on the market, and it can be hard for SMBs to know which ones are secure and which can best support their internal systems. Many SMBs need an experienced guide that can navigate this rapidly evolving industry.   

I'm joined by Dustin Holub, Director of Solutions Architecture at Technology Group Solutions, a Cisco Partner. He helps us cut through the noise by dispelling common fears surrounding AI and providing practical tips that enable SMBs to maximize the benefits of the latest LLM technologies.  

Learn more about Cisco's solutions for SMBs: www.cisco.com/site/us/en/solutio…usiness/index.html  

Check our TGS’s offerings here: https://www.tgs-mtc.com/  

Small Business, Big Solutions: Putting the Intelligence in AI

The Daily HEAL Security Dispatch Podcast is a leading source for up-to-the-minute news and deep insights in the realm of healthcare cybersecurity and threat intelligence. 

At the heart of HEAL Security's vision is the commitment to equipping organizations and individuals with rapid, contextually rich cybersecurity updates, establishing itself as a pivotal force in unifying practice and data against the ingenious tactics of criminal and malicious entities. HEAL Security is fervently devoted to constructing a robust resource and community that champions the defense of the healthcare sector against the growing cyber threats from organized crime groups and antagonistic nation-states. Our core focus encompasses the protection of vital IT infrastructures, the security of sensitive patient and clinical information, the safeguarding of critical healthcare systems, and the assurance of continuous, undisturbed patient care services.

The Cisco Podcast Network is a collective of podcasts from across Cisco spanning technology to culture and everything in between. Hear from Cisco customers, partners, and Cisco insiders on the topics that matter most to you. Email us with your feedback and suggestions. Discover your favorite playlists today!

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Você é um viciado em tecnologia? Que bom, nós também! E para deixar você ainda mais antenado sobre o mercado de TI criamos o programa Tecnologicamente Falando. Venha ouvir entrevistas e bate-papos com grandes executivos de TI, experts e outros nomes importantes do mercado falarem sobre tendências, futuro e inovação.

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