U.S. Army GEMSS - July 2022 Newsletter

Check out the U.S. Army GEMSS - July 2022 Newsletter below to learn about GEMSS related software, services, events and more!

Modern Software

Build a future-ready network with the industry leader in networking. 

Keep missions running smoothly with software and hardware that work best together. Automation, analytics, and security work hard for you, so you don't have to. 

  • Simplify onboarding and provisioning: Using automated workflows, you can quickly configure and provision new devices on the network according to the Army's and your command's network policies.
  • Control access with ease: Use artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to identify and classify endpoints, implement security policies, and display the most critical alerts for action.
  • Maintain network health: Use telemetry data and simple management tools to show client, network, and application health insights.
  • Scale your network to match demand: Simplify scalability with flexible router-port configuration to meet demand dynamically. And with Cisco Smart Licensing, it's easy to activate ports when and where you need them.
Blaze new paths to tomorrow. Your journey, your way. 

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Support and Training

TechNet Augusta 2022

TechNet Augusta 2022 gives participants the opportunity to examine and explore the intricacies of the cyber domain. With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry experts, the conference is designed to open the lines of communication and facilitate networking, education and problem solving. Leaders and operators also discuss the procurement challenges the military, government and industry face during a time of uncertain budgets and runaway technology advances.

Attend TechNet Augusta and take advantage of these opportunities:

  • Continuing education sessions to maintain cybersecurity certifications
  • Special programs for small businesses
  • Insight into upcoming business opportunities
  • Demonstrate technology solutions: The Cyber Center of Excellence wants your solutions.

Get additional information and register here

Cisco Networking Academy - Spotlights

Networking Essentials

In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of networking. See how devices communicate on a network and understand network addressing and network services. Practice building a home network and configuring basic security. You will also get introduced to the basics of configuring Cisco devices and learn to test and troubleshoot network problems.

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Network Defense

This course covers ways to monitor your network and how to evaluate security alerts. Dive into the tools and techniques used to protect a network including, access control, firewalls, cloud security and cryptography. These monitoring and defense tools along with others work together to create a layered defense cybersecurity strategy.

Explore

Not sure where to start? Interested in finding additional courses? Check out this flyer specific to Army users or go to skillsforall.com to browse the entire course catalog. 

Advanced Services

Cisco Talos Response

Cisco Talos Incident Response provides a full suite of proactive and reactive services to help you prepare, respond, and recover from a breach. With Talos IR, you have direct access to the same threat intelligence available to Cisco and world-class emergency response capabilities — in addition to more than 350 threat researchers for questions and analysis. Let our experts work with you to evaluate existing plans, develop a new plan, and provide rapid assistance when you need it most.  This service is available via GEMSS. Take advantage today!

Upcoming GEMSS Events - July 2022

July 20 - 10:00am ET - Register Here

August 3 - 5:00pm ET - Register Here

August 17 - 10:00am ET - Register Here

August 31 - 10:00am ET - Register Here

During this one-hour virtual session you will:

  • Learn how to manage and view your Cisco assets and entitlements with MCE.
  • Gain real-time insights into your business, as it relates to all your Cisco products and services.

July 28 - 1:00pm ET - Register Here

Cisco DNA Center offers a low-risk, lower-cost, incremental approach to adopting network technologies in your branch, campus, and wireless environments. It simplifies and automates the way you communicate with the network and reduces the complexity of day-to-day changes through automated workflows. Cisco DNA Center also provides insights into your end-user device onboarding and connected experience; network devices; and policies.

Join us for a live webinar as we provide an overview of Cisco DNA Center and demonstrate key capabilities and applications from both the automation and assurance perspectives:

  • Design and settings
  • Software image management
  • Application policy
  • Network and client health
  • Proactive troubleshooting using sensor management

The session will include a live Q&A.

Other GEMSS Resources

Talos: 2021 Year in Malware
MCE - Hardware Request Form
Request GEMSS Triage Support

Please ensure that your Cisco Connection Online (CCO) ID is associated to Cisco GEMSS Contract # 204233836

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