Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Cisco C9610 is the first enterprise switch to incorporate post-quantum cryptography into its secure boot process. Starting in the first half of 2026, the bootloader image will be verified using LMS, providing a new layer of quantum-resistant protection for network infrastructure.

Senior Product Manager Han Lee highlights this milestone in hardware security, ensuring that Cisco’s enterprise switches are prepared for the future of quantum computing. Learn more about how Cisco is hardening the boot process for critical network hardware to protect your enterprise.

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