Block is incredibly proud to announce that we are the first Cisco partner in the UK and one of only four globally to achieve the Cisco Secure Networking Specialisation.
This recognition reflects more than technical capability. It represents our commitment to helping organisations navigate one of the biggest technology shifts in decades: the convergence of AI, security, networking and operational resilience.
Across the sectors we serve, including Healthcare, Higher Education and Enterprise, the conversations we are having with clients are changing fast. Organisations are under increasing pressure to modernise infrastructure, strengthen cyber resilience, support hybrid environments and prepare networks for the demands of AI-driven workloads. At the same time, they are being asked to do all of this securely, at speed and often with limited internal resources.
That is exactly why secure networking matters.
One of the strongest themes coming out of Cisco Connect London this year was that traditional siloed approaches to technology are no longer enough. As Cisco described throughout the event, “it’s not network and security anymore, it’s secure networking.” Security can no longer sit alongside the network as an afterthought. It must be embedded into the fabric of the infrastructure itself.
From hospitals managing critical clinical systems, to universities enabling connected campuses, to enterprise organisations accelerating AI adoption, the need for secure, intelligent infrastructure has never been more urgent.
Achieving the Cisco Secure Networking Specialisation demonstrates Block’s ability to design, deploy and support these next-generation environments using Cisco’s integrated networking and security portfolio. It also reflects the investment we continue to make in our people, our technical capability and our long-standing strategic partnership with Cisco.
“Block continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership and technical excellence across the Cisco portfolio. Being the first partner in the UK and one of only four globally to achieve the Cisco Secure Networking Specialisation is a fantastic achievement and highlights Block’s commitment to helping clients securely embrace the opportunities of AI and digital transformation.”
Joachim Mason, Managing Director, Partner Sales, Cisco UK & Ireland
Most importantly, this achievement reinforces the role we want to play for our clients, not simply as a technology provider, but as a trusted partner helping them move forward with confidence.
This is a huge milestone for the team and one we are enormously proud of. More than anything, it is an exciting signal of what comes next.
The future of infrastructure is secure, connected and AI-ready, and we are ready to help our clients lead it.
