Cisco Demonstrates How Wi-Fi 7 and Integrated Security Can Strengthen Enterprise Networks

Cisco has emphasized the importance of treating networking and security as an integrated system. The company's own IT team recently deployed Wi-Fi 7 across its global environment, demonstrating how this approach can deliver security benefits alongside faster connectivity and improved performance.

The deployment resulted in a significant reduction in reported security incidents, up to 40% at some sites. This example highlights the potential for network modernization to strengthen an enterprise's overall security posture.

Cisco IT uses Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) with Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) to strengthen authentication at the wireless layer. The company also embeds security capabilities across routers, switches, and access points to help protect traffic and address wireless attack vectors.