In this episode of Command and Control, host Jason Pope sits down with Kinney Yee and LeeAnn Larson to explore how Cisco is redefining secure networking with innovation, intelligence, and integration.

From AI Canvas and SecureX to post-quantum cryptography, the discussion highlights how Cisco’s ecosystem—backed by XenTegra’s expertise—delivers a smarter, more resilient network. The team dives into real-world hospital case studies, showcasing how Cisco’s AI-driven telemetry, automation, and zero-trust segmentation simplify operations and strengthen security from the edge to the cloud.

Listen in to learn:

• How Cisco’s AI Canvas unifies visibility across multi-vendor environments
• Why simplification and identity-based access are the new networking fundamentals
• How Cisco and XenTegra help organizations optimize wireless performance and resilience
• What Cisco’s move toward post-quantum cryptography means for future-proof security

Cisco is leading the charge toward an AI-driven, quantum-ready future—and XenTegra is helping organizations get there.

In this episode, Kelly Young welcomes Christian Graham of Liquid Networks and LeeAnn Larson from XenTegra to talk about their collaboration and experience at Fortinet Accelerate 2025. The discussion dives into:

• Christian’s journey toward Fortinet’s FCX certification and preparing for the Ultimate Fabric Challenge at Accelerate.
• Insights into the Fortinet partner community, and how it fosters technical growth and camaraderie.
• How Liquid Networks and XenTegra bring a security-first, client-centric mindset to every engagement.
• Real-world use cases that showcase the power of Fortinet’s platform, especially in zero trust, API integration, and managed services.
• Why community, technical excellence, and partnership are central to driving client outcomes.

In this episode of the Command and Control podcast, host Aaron Banner sits down with Martin Mackay, COO of Versa Networks, to explore the evolving landscape of network security and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions. Tune in as they discuss how Versa Networks is pioneering security and connectivity, addressing the unique challenges businesses face in today's digital landscape, and sharing strategies for building resilient, scalable network infrastructures. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of secure network solutions!