The Sovereign Priority

Sovereign Critical Infrastructure: More choice and control

With Cisco Sovereign Critical Infrastructure organizations can  innovate at pace while having even greater control and choice over their data and digital infrastructure and protection from extraordinary disruption events. 

Defining your sovereign future

Digital systems are the bedrock of national capability, making operational autonomy even more important for ensuring mission-critical systems remain resilient.

Sovereignty

Tighten control over data, telemetry, and operations.

Digital Resilience

Keep mission-critical systems up and running during external disruptions.

Security

Build secure networks for AI and emerging threats.

Sovereign Critical Infrastructure Portfolio

Extensive, configurable portfolio

Access our broad stack spanning networking, compute, security, management, collaboration, and Splunk Enterprise. We provide the flexibility to build a sovereign foundation tailored to your unique requirements.

Data sovereignty and operational autonomy

Eliminate external dependency with fully air-gapped, on-premises infrastructure. Your data and operations remain under your control, exactly where you need them.

Streamlined licensing

Simplify software management with licensing models that allow products to function without internet connectivity or remote validation.

Compliance without compromise

Navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence. We support foundational, regional, and country-specific standards, backed by a continuous roadmap for ongoing certification.


The Cisco Difference for Sovereign Critical Infrastructure

Comprehensive portfolio for sovereign environments

Our industry-leading, configurable hardware and software—built on the world’s most trusted networking stack—are designed specifically for air-gapped deployments, granting you autonomy over your most sensitive data and infrastructure.

Validated compliance and trust

Navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence. We support foundational and regional standards—including EUCC and Common Criteria—backed by a continuous roadmap for ongoing certification.

Regional expertise, mission-critical support

We provide high-touch, localized support and specialized training. Our dedicated teams can help you to ensure your systems remain secure, operational, and optimized to meet your unique mission requirements.

Three decades of regional innovation

Since 1991, Cisco has been a cornerstone of EMEA’s digital transformation. We combine over 30+ years of deep regional experience and established partnerships to build resilient, secure infrastructure tailored to your local mission.


Approaching Air-Gapped Environments for Sovereign Critical Infrastructure in EMEA

Discover how organizations can approach air-gapped environments, specify requirements and implement solutions. Get expert insights from IDC’s analysts today. 

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Secure your Sovereign Future

Build a resilient foundation with our integrated, air-gapped portfolio.