--- title: Internetwork Engineering Blog | Derrick Whisel description: Derrick Whisel has worked in IT for over 20 years, with extensive experience in project engineering, management, scoping, budgeting and design. He began his career in the military, and after being honorably discharged as an IT2 Second Class Petty Officer, moved into the private sector where he now works as a Senior Technical Advisor for Security Solutions here at Internetwork Engineering. --- [Skip to main content](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/author/derrick-whisel#maincontent) - Categories ** - Follow Us ** - ** - [**](https://www.facebook.com/internetworkengineering) - [**](https://twitter.com/InetEng) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/internetwork-engineering) # Blog Internetwork Engineering Want to learn more about network consulting and all things Information Technology? 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[![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png) ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/understanding-ciscos-evolving-strategy-for-remote-connectivity-and-security-a-guide-for-umbrella-customers) [Endpoint Protection](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/topic/endpoint-protection) | [Cybersecurity](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/topic/cybersecurity) | [Mobility & WiFi](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/topic/mobility-wifi) | [IT Strategy](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/topic/it-strategy) ## [ Understanding Cisco’s Evolving Strategy for Remote Connectivity and Security: A Guide for Umbrella Customers ](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/understanding-ciscos-evolving-strategy-for-remote-connectivity-and-security-a-guide-for-umbrella-customers) By: [Derrick Whisel](https://www.ineteng.com/blog/author/derrick-whisel) January 28th, 2025 In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, companies are increasingly adopting remote work policies and expanding their use of cloud services. As the technology world expands its operations into the cloud, threat actors have adapted their tactics accordingly. With this shift comes the need for stronger, more efficient security solutions that can safeguard users, regardless of where they are located. Cisco, a leader in network and security solutions, has recognized this trend and evolved its offerings to provide enhanced security features for remote connectivity. 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The emergence of Full-Stack Observability (FSO) has provided IT teams with a comprehensive view of their infrastructure, applications, and user experiences. But achieving true observability requires more than just surface-level monitoring—it demands a solution that can delve deep into your systems, offering actionable insights in real-time. 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By placing control points, such as switch ports and DPU-enabled servers, HyperShield enforces capabilities and policies that are impossible to configure manually. 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Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families who’ve been affected by this tragic mark in history, and we hope they can reach a peaceful accord soon. 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