
Cisco was a fantastic chapter in my career! As a Software Engineer in their Talos team, my main focus was on enhancing security within Cisco products. I was really in the thick of it, developing and maintaining various projects aimed at enhancing product security. We used Snort rules to improve network reliability for thousands of companies, even the military! It wasn't just about programming, though. I had to really understand the cyber threat landscape and think creatively about how to best protect our users. I was on my toes all the time, but I loved it! It was so rewarding to see the tangible impact of my work in real-time, helping organizations across the globe secure their systems. I'm grateful for the lessons I learned there and how it shaped my approach to problem-solving and cybersecurity.