Cisco to Host PCI/Data Security Roundtable Discussion -- via Live Internet TV -- Segment Will Include Expert Input From Healthcare and Retail Information/Security Executives

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - July 29, 2008) -

What: On July 30, 2008, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and two senior information/security executives from the retail and healthcare industries will host a live, interactive Internet TV broadcast to discuss an urgent data security compliance requirement impacting both key markets -- the recently enacted Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards and the protection of confidential consumer/patient information.

The data security roundtable discussion will examine:

--  The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standard: Clarity around its
    role in providing direction on how to safeguard consumer/patient financial
    and demographic information across the retail and healthcare markets
--  The Promise: PCI's (and other data security initiatives) role in
    curbing fraud, identity theft, data leakage, etc.
--  The Reality: Real PCI/data security challenges companies are facing
    and how they affect consumers/patients
--  Other data security drivers influencing retail and healthcare
    organizations, including federal legislation
--  The Lessons: Real-life data security experiences in Healthcare and
    Retail that that companies can learn from
--  The Best Practices: Guidance from CIOs on how to approach PCI/data
    security and achieve compliance and ensure appropriate data security
    safeguards are in place
--  The Future: The future role data security will play in the retail and
    healthcare markets
--  Live, interactive Q&A session
    

Who:

--  Dr. John Halamka, CIO of Harvard Medical School, CIO Care Group Health
    System
--  Carrie Peters, vice president of information technology, Jones-Onslow
    Electric Membership Corporation
--  Ed Jimenez, director of retail market solutions, Cisco
--  Frances Dare, director, healthcare practice, Internet Business
    Solutions Group (IBSG), Cisco
--  Host: Terri Quinn-Andry, senior manager of PCI solutions, Cisco
    

When: Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. PDT / 11:00 - 12:00 EDT

Where: The broadcast can be accessed at the URL below. Attendees should go to this URL on July 30 at 8:00 a.m. PDT and select "Play" to launch the live presentation.

URL: http://tools.cisco.com/cmn/jsp/index.jsp?id=76478

Technical Assistance: Attendees who experience difficulties connecting can contact support at 1 866 614 0208 or 617 778 9652. Phone support is available 30 minutes prior to and after the event, as well as during the videocast. Attendees may also submit an Online Support Request to CiscoTV_help@external.cisco.com or ciscotv_help@btci.com if necessary.

How: To schedule press interviews after the broadcast, please email Chris Barker, chrbarke@cisco.com, or call 206 256 3067.

To schedule analyst interviews after the broadcast, please contact Laura Irwin, lirwin@cisco.com or call 408 853 8876.

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Contact Information: Press Contacts: Chris Barker Cisco Systems 206 256 3067 chrbarke@cisco.com Analyst Contact: Laura Irwin Cisco Systems 408 853 8876 lirwin@cisco.com