I'm guessing there's a strategic plan to take down the internet created by our own government. Our government has tactical options for any scenario. I would believe they have one to take the internet down, and Cisco is probably the first partner on the list. I know someone who was essentially the head liaison between Cisco and the US government. Although they've never said anything specifically about it before, the government and cisco have had a close relationship for many years.
Cisco is what I was hinting at. Seems as if an Internet “blackout” were to occur, Cisco would have to be involved.
If there is a 0-day in the Cisco IOS they might (already) be unwilling participants.
I'm guessing there's a strategic plan to take down the internet created by our own government. Our government has tactical options for any scenario. I would believe they have one to take the internet down, and Cisco is probably the first partner on the list. I know someone who was essentially the head liaison between Cisco and the US government. Although they've never said anything specifically about it before, the government and cisco have had a close relationship for many years.