# The Cisco root route.

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Podcast: [CyberWire Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyberwire-daily-454880)
Published: 2026-09-18T20:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thecyberwire.com/podcasts/daily-podcast/2639/notes
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