what is cisco

Cisco is an American-based multinational digital communications technology conglomerate corporation headquartered in San Jose, California. It was founded in 1984 by Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, and it develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecoms equipment, and other IT services and products. Cisco specializes in specific tech markets, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), domain security, videoconferencing, and energy management with leading products including Webex, OpenDNS, Jabber, Duo Security, and Jasper. Cisco provides IT products and services across five major technology areas: Networking (including Ethernet, optical, wireless, and mobility), Security, Collaboration (including voice, video, and data), Data Center, and the Cloud. Ciscos platforms are designed to help customers manage more users, devices, and things connecting to their networks. Cisco Networking Academy is a global IT and cybersecurity education program that partners with learning institutions around the world to empower all people with IT and cybersecurity skills.