Articles
Believing That Technology Alone Can Solve All Security Woes
CMP's ChannelWeb Network article wherein John Stewart provides perspective on the "Dangerous Security Mistakes That Can Take Your Company Down."
Creating the Culture of Security: Cisco Systems Offers 10 Tips for Building a Business of Pervasive Security (PDF - 340 KB)
Supplement in the August 2006 issue of CSO Magazine
Disclosure of Vulnerabilities
Executive perspective article by John Stewart on the topic of responsible vulnerability disclosure.
Experts who keep computers safe just as vigilant guarding their kids online 
John Stewart stands on the front line of the war on spam, viruses, botnets, phishing scams and all manner of other online threats at work and home.
How to Combat Five Network Security Compliance Risks New!
Web article from November 2007 CSO Online wherein Atchison Frazer and Brian Dennis provide practical ideas for "court-proof" security in areas of common corporate weakness.
Innovation and its Implications for Security: CSOs do their part to minimize risk and bring innovation to fruition (PDF - 3.9 MB)
Supplement in the December 2007 issue of CSO Magazine.
On Their Toes
Fed Tech describes how technology companies make sure employees always have security on the brain.
Precision security fighting at Cisco
CSO John N. Stewart worries most about stealthy, targeted attacks -- Forget those mass-mailer Trojan horses.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure (PDF - 205 KB)
Supplement in March 2007 issue of CSO Magazine
Security Meets Total Quality Management
Executive perspective article by Jeff Platon on using TQM methods to measure security perceptions.
The Best Defense: The Evolution of the Self-Defending Network (PDF - 198 KB)
CSO magazine supplement regarding the current threat landscape and how the Self-Defending Network (SDN) 3.0, including wide traffic inspection, is an effective approach to security in this landscape.
The Evolving Role of the Chief Security Officer — and 5 Secrets to CSO Success (PDF - 280 KB)
Supplement in the October 2006 issue of CSO Magazine
What Every Company Must do to Safeguard Business Data and Resources
John N. Stewart discusses essential security practices.
Brochures
Cisco Security Awareness (PDF - 530 KB)
This brochure shows how to create an effective security culture through awareness.
Podcasts
Embedding a Culture of Security into Your Organization
Bob Bragdon, publisher of CSO Magazine, interviews John Stewart, Cisco vice president and chief security officer, on how CSOs must focus on building a "culture of security" to make their organizations more secure.
Federal News Radio's "Ask the CISO" radio program
John Stewart was interviewed on Federal News Radios "Ask the CISO" program on June 21 where he shared his personal insight into Cisco's Security practices and discussed how the federal government could benefit from commercial best practices for security.
Global Infrastructure Security - Public-Private Partnerships
Chief Security Officer John N. Stewart explains the value of public-private partnerships in building and protecting public sector infrastructures.
Good Governance Deserves Good Security
Join John N. Stewart, Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Cisco, for a candid and interactive audio Q&A on IT security.
Risky Business (61 mins) (MP3 - 18.3 MB)
CSO John Stewart keynotes on the importance of embedding security to minimize risk at a federal government information security conference in Washington D.C.
The Evolving Role of the CSO
Bob Bragdon, publisher of CSO Magazine and Brad Boston, senior vice president of the Cisco Global Government Solutions Group, discuss how the role of the CSO is changing to focus on creating a pervasive security culture in the enterprise.
The Role of Public-Private Partnerships
CSO Magazine publisher Bob Bragdon speaks with Cisco VP and CSO John N. Stewart about the benefits of public-private partnerships between businesses and law enforcement/government.
Total Quality Security Management (Part 1) (6:55 mins) (MP3 - 4 MB)
MIT researchers found gaps between the perceived importance of security and the success of security efforts in corporations.
Total Quality Security Management (Part 2) (7:37 mins) (MP3 - 4.5 MB)
Remote workers regularly engage in risky online behavior, despite being aware of the security consequences they pose to their employers and themselves.
Total Quality Security Management (Part 3) (5:26 mins) (MP3 - 3.1 MB)
What defines good security? Companies having well-integrated technology and business teams that communicate openly about risk and business needs.
United We Stand: Collaborating on Security (Part 1)
Network World correspondent Mark Gibbs interviews John Stewart, to examine why traditionally guarded companies increasingly need to share information and resources to best protect their intellectual property and assets.
United We Stand: Collaborating on Security (Part 2)
In part II, John N. Stewart continues to show why there is an increasing need to share information and resources with customers, suppliers, vendors and even competitors to protect intellectual property and assets.
What Every Company Must do to Safeguard Business Data and Resources (Part 1) (9:36 mins) (MP3 - 8.79 MB)
John N. Stewart, Cisco VP and CSO, talks about how security issues are getting more severe, and what organizations can do to safeguard valuable business assets.
What Every Company Must do to Safeguard Business Data and Resources (Part 2) (9:31 mins) (MP3 - 8.72 MB)
In part II, John N. Stewart further discusses what organizations can do to safeguard valuable business assets.
Videos
Cisco Security Champions
This award-winning training—tied to the Cisco Code of Business Conduct and meeting law mandates for security awareness training—educates users on specific proactive behaviors needed to protect Cisco and you.
Total Quality Security Management (Part 1)
Bob Gleichauf, John Stewart, and Jeff Platon discuss the MIT research showing gaps between the perceived importance of security and successful security efforts.
Total Quality Security Management (Part 2)
Remote workers regularly engage in risky online behavior, despite being aware of the security consequences they pose to their employers and themselves.
Total Quality Security Management (Part 3)
Bob Gleichauf, John Stewart, and Jeff Platon describe the companies that are doing the best job instilling a strong culture of security in their organization.
We are the Targets
This 2006 Marcom Creative Award winning video stresses the importance of information and physical security awareness at large venues.
