Andrew Ossipov

Engineer with Cisco Security Business Group

Andrew Ossipov, CCIE No. 18483 and CISSP No. 344324, is a Distinguished Engineer with Cisco Security Business Group. As an executive-level technical member of the leadership team, he serves in the role of a CTO for the Network and Workload Security product management organization. Andrew owns the technical vision and architecture of Cisco's $1B+ security portfolio, including Secure Firewall ASA and Threat Defense software, multi-service appliances, Secure Workload platform, and their application to cloud native and public cloud environments. Andrew is a well-recognized trusted technical advisor to the largest Cisco Security customers and partners at all levels.

We Need a 'New Normal' Firewall

Andrew Ossipov • August 12, 2021

The firewall has been the cornerstone of enterprise network security since the dawn of the internet age. In 2021, the firewall’s capabilities still represent a core element of IT security, and they will remain so for years to come. But they need to continue to evolve.