Overview:
The Hybrid Mesh Firewall Design Workshop is a comprehensive 4-hour interactive session designed to help organizations understand and leverage Cisco’s Hybrid Mesh Firewall capabilities. This workshop combines a targeted presentation, hands-on collaboration, and strategic planning to help customers modernize their firewall architecture, enhance security visibility, and optimize operational efficiency.

Agenda:

1. Introduction & Presentation (30-45 minutes)

• Overview of Cisco’s Hybrid Mesh Firewall solution
• Key benefits: unified policy management, improved visibility, operational simplification, and cost savings
• Real-world examples and customer success stories
• How a hybrid mesh approach integrates with existing infrastructures

2. Interactive Discussion & White-boarding (1–2 hours)

• Open forum for customers and Cisco Solutions Engineers (SEs) to discuss current firewall management practices
• Identification and mapping of all firewall types, vendors, and locations within the customer’s environment
• White-boarding session to visualize current state, pain points, and potential gaps in visibility or management
• Exploration of integration opportunities and quick wins for hybrid mesh deployment

3. Roadmap & Wrap-Up (1 hour)

• Summary of key findings from the discussion and whiteboarding
• Collaborative creation of a high-level roadmap for adopting a hybrid mesh firewall solution
• Recommendations on next steps to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve security posture
• Q&A and assignment of follow-up actions or resources

Key Takeaways:

• Clear understanding of Cisco’s Hybrid Mesh Firewall solution and its advantages
• A detailed map of the customer’s current firewall landscape
• Identification of immediate opportunities and long-term strategies for transformation
• A customized roadmap to help achieve a unified, scalable, and efficient security architecture

Who Should Attend:

• IT and Network Security Leaders
• Firewall and Infrastructure Administrators
• Information Security Teams
• Cisco SEs and Technical Architects

Format:

• 4-hour session (in-person or virtual)
• Combination of presentation, discussion, and collaborative white-boarding
• Actionable deliverables and next steps tailored to customer environment

Example Agenda:

Notes:

• Ensure stakeholders from all relevant teams participate for a holistic view.
• Bring network topology diagrams and inventory lists for deeper engagement.
• The session is interactive and tailored to specific customer needs.