Cisco SecurityCybersecurity company profile

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Version 1.0 · Published April 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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Cisco Security sells network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection products. Key offerings include Cisco Secure Firewall, Duo (multi-factor authentication), Umbrella (DNS security), and Talos threat intelligence. Cisco acquired Splunk in 2024, adding SIEM and observability to its security portfolio.

How this company shows up in the cybersecurity intelligence record

Cisco IOS XE vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-20198 + CVE-2023-20273) were the initial-access vector for Salt Typhoon's compromise of 9+ US carriers in 2024. Cisco RV-series routers were the dominant compromised device in Volt Typhoon's KV-Botnet C2 infrastructure. Cisco's threat-intel arm (Talos) is one of the platforms most-cited across the Decipher Files corpus.

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Company at a Glance

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

1984

Employees

5,000-10,000

Ownership

subsidiary

Primary Focus

Network security, zero trust, and threat intelligence

Sales Org

Yes

Key Cybersecurity Products & Services

  • Cisco Secure Firewall
  • Cisco Duo (MFA)
  • Cisco Umbrella (DNS Security)
  • Cisco Talos Threat Intelligence
  • Cisco XDR
  • Splunk (SIEM and Observability)

Cybersecurity Roles at Cisco Security

Careers at Cisco Security

View current openings at Cisco Security on their official careers page.

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Cisco Security sells network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection products. Key offerings include Cisco Secure Firewall, Duo (multi-factor authentication), Umbrella (DNS security), and Talos threat intelligence. Cisco acquired Splunk in 2024, adding SIEM and observability to its security portfolio.

Cisco Security typically hires for roles including Security Engineer, Security Architect, SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Sales Engineer / Solutions Consultant, Cybersecurity Channel & Partner Manager. Check their careers page for current openings.

Cisco Security is a subsidiary cybersecurity company headquartered in San Jose, California with 5,000-10,000 employees. They focus on Network security, zero trust, and threat intelligence. Research their official careers page and professional network presence for employee perspectives.

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