Mike Lossmann
@mikelossmann.bsky.social
Networking Thought Leader and Speaker. Technical Evangelist @ForwardNetworks. My opinions are my own.
To all the #Networking #contentcreators out there, are you editing short form video in your traditional editing tools like FCP / DaVinci or are you using CapCut? What are the pros and cons?
October 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
To all the #Networking #contentcreators out there, are you editing short form video in your traditional editing tools like FCP / DaVinci or are you using CapCut? What are the pros and cons?
Cant access the internet on a newly deployed firewall? Stop the guessing game. 9/10 times, its NAT. Let's make you the one who can fix it, every time. Watch the full guide on how to setup your first nat rileNAT: youtu.be/Ec_UDxq3adg
#PaloAltoNetworks #NAT #Firewall #NetSec
#PaloAltoNetworks #NAT #Firewall #NetSec
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cant access the internet on a newly deployed firewall? Stop the guessing game. 9/10 times, its NAT. Let's make you the one who can fix it, every time. Watch the full guide on how to setup your first nat rileNAT: youtu.be/Ec_UDxq3adg
#PaloAltoNetworks #NAT #Firewall #NetSec
#PaloAltoNetworks #NAT #Firewall #NetSec
Confused about your first Palo Alto security rule? Forget old ACL thinking! We're ditching the noise & showing you how to build a policy that actually secures your network.
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#PaloAltoNetworks #FirewallConfig #Cybersecurity #NGFW #SecurityPolicy #AppID
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#PaloAltoNetworks #FirewallConfig #Cybersecurity #NGFW #SecurityPolicy #AppID
How to Configure Your First Palo Alto Security Policy (The Right Way) - Mike Lossmann
our firewall is just a brick without the right rules. Learn to configure your first essential Palo Alto security policy for outbound internet traffic using App-ID and master your network's security.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Confused about your first Palo Alto security rule? Forget old ACL thinking! We're ditching the noise & showing you how to build a policy that actually secures your network.
bit.ly/478wAY7
#PaloAltoNetworks #FirewallConfig #Cybersecurity #NGFW #SecurityPolicy #AppID
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#PaloAltoNetworks #FirewallConfig #Cybersecurity #NGFW #SecurityPolicy #AppID
Just unboxed a shiny new Palo Alto firewall? Let's get it configured!
I wrote a quick-start guide to take you from the default login to a hardened, network-aware state with properly defined zones. No more guessing what to do first.
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#infosec #paloalto #firewall #netsec
I wrote a quick-start guide to take you from the default login to a hardened, network-aware state with properly defined zones. No more guessing what to do first.
bit.ly/46GIGZy
#infosec #paloalto #firewall #netsec
October 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Just unboxed a shiny new Palo Alto firewall? Let's get it configured!
I wrote a quick-start guide to take you from the default login to a hardened, network-aware state with properly defined zones. No more guessing what to do first.
bit.ly/46GIGZy
#infosec #paloalto #firewall #netsec
I wrote a quick-start guide to take you from the default login to a hardened, network-aware state with properly defined zones. No more guessing what to do first.
bit.ly/46GIGZy
#infosec #paloalto #firewall #netsec
When they said neon green, I didn’t think it would be this bright…….
October 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
When they said neon green, I didn’t think it would be this bright…….
It's not always DNS... but what is DNS, really? 🤔
My new video is a clear breakdown of how domain names become IP addresses, tracing the whole journey of a web request.
YouTube: youtu.be/EoVrU8Gox7w
Blog: bit.ly/46y7Fy6
#DNS #Networking #HowTheInternetWorks #Networking #TechExplained
My new video is a clear breakdown of how domain names become IP addresses, tracing the whole journey of a web request.
YouTube: youtu.be/EoVrU8Gox7w
Blog: bit.ly/46y7Fy6
#DNS #Networking #HowTheInternetWorks #Networking #TechExplained
"Where's That Website?" - Your Browser's First Call to the DNS Phone Tree
YouTube video by Mike Lossmann
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October 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
It's not always DNS... but what is DNS, really? 🤔
My new video is a clear breakdown of how domain names become IP addresses, tracing the whole journey of a web request.
YouTube: youtu.be/EoVrU8Gox7w
Blog: bit.ly/46y7Fy6
#DNS #Networking #HowTheInternetWorks #Networking #TechExplained
My new video is a clear breakdown of how domain names become IP addresses, tracing the whole journey of a web request.
YouTube: youtu.be/EoVrU8Gox7w
Blog: bit.ly/46y7Fy6
#DNS #Networking #HowTheInternetWorks #Networking #TechExplained
Tampa tech friends! The next #FLNUG meetup is ONE WEEK away!
Join us on Oct 9th at Coppertail Brewery 🍻 for a deep dive into #Containerlab and everyone's favorite, the (FL)NUG panel You don't want to miss this!
Register here: bit.ly/4mIIduw
#Tampa #Networking #TechEvent #NetDevOps
Join us on Oct 9th at Coppertail Brewery 🍻 for a deep dive into #Containerlab and everyone's favorite, the (FL)NUG panel You don't want to miss this!
Register here: bit.ly/4mIIduw
#Tampa #Networking #TechEvent #NetDevOps
October 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Tampa tech friends! The next #FLNUG meetup is ONE WEEK away!
Join us on Oct 9th at Coppertail Brewery 🍻 for a deep dive into #Containerlab and everyone's favorite, the (FL)NUG panel You don't want to miss this!
Register here: bit.ly/4mIIduw
#Tampa #Networking #TechEvent #NetDevOps
Join us on Oct 9th at Coppertail Brewery 🍻 for a deep dive into #Containerlab and everyone's favorite, the (FL)NUG panel You don't want to miss this!
Register here: bit.ly/4mIIduw
#Tampa #Networking #TechEvent #NetDevOps
Tired of renting lab time? Stop!
I've got the full guide to install EVE-NG Community on your Proxmox server. Get ready to take your labing to the next level.
👇 Full Tutorial & Blog Post:
youtu.be/r1EOYHviLzw
bit.ly/46XmCd6
#EVE_NG #Proxmox #Homelab #Networking #CCNA
I've got the full guide to install EVE-NG Community on your Proxmox server. Get ready to take your labing to the next level.
👇 Full Tutorial & Blog Post:
youtu.be/r1EOYHviLzw
bit.ly/46XmCd6
#EVE_NG #Proxmox #Homelab #Networking #CCNA
September 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Tired of renting lab time? Stop!
I've got the full guide to install EVE-NG Community on your Proxmox server. Get ready to take your labing to the next level.
👇 Full Tutorial & Blog Post:
youtu.be/r1EOYHviLzw
bit.ly/46XmCd6
#EVE_NG #Proxmox #Homelab #Networking #CCNA
I've got the full guide to install EVE-NG Community on your Proxmox server. Get ready to take your labing to the next level.
👇 Full Tutorial & Blog Post:
youtu.be/r1EOYHviLzw
bit.ly/46XmCd6
#EVE_NG #Proxmox #Homelab #Networking #CCNA
This hit home. It’s not a lack of ideas holding you back; it's the need for everything to be perfect before you even begin. Your "bad" first draft is a necessary step toward the great hundredth draft. Let go of the fear and just start creating.
#creators #perfectionism #ProgressNotPerfection
#creators #perfectionism #ProgressNotPerfection
September 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This hit home. It’s not a lack of ideas holding you back; it's the need for everything to be perfect before you even begin. Your "bad" first draft is a necessary step toward the great hundredth draft. Let go of the fear and just start creating.
#creators #perfectionism #ProgressNotPerfection
#creators #perfectionism #ProgressNotPerfection
Ever get pulled into a cloud troubleshooting call for a cloud you don't know? Forward Enterprise quickly cuts through the noise to get you the insights you need. #CloudOps #NetOps #NDT #ForwardNetworks #Troubleshooting youtu.be/6EDVLGf1cDs?...
Troubleshooting Complex Multi-Cloud Connectivity Issues with Forward Enterprise
YouTube video by Forward Networks
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September 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Ever get pulled into a cloud troubleshooting call for a cloud you don't know? Forward Enterprise quickly cuts through the noise to get you the insights you need. #CloudOps #NetOps #NDT #ForwardNetworks #Troubleshooting youtu.be/6EDVLGf1cDs?...
Reposted by Mike Lossmann
Have you ever received one of those tickets where the user says, “Oh, this was slow a few hours ago—I just remembered to submit a ticket…”? @mikelossmann.bsky.social has. At tomorrow's #DemoTuesday, Mike shows how #ForwardEnterprise can help in this exact scenario!
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July 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Have you ever received one of those tickets where the user says, “Oh, this was slow a few hours ago—I just remembered to submit a ticket…”? @mikelossmann.bsky.social has. At tomorrow's #DemoTuesday, Mike shows how #ForwardEnterprise can help in this exact scenario!
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www.linkedin.com/events/73462...
After a successful #ciscolive, it’s time to go off the grid for a week for a much deserved vacation.
June 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
After a successful #ciscolive, it’s time to go off the grid for a week for a much deserved vacation.
Want to hear a confesstion, I used to hate public speaking. I wrote a blog about my Cisco Live confession here: bit.ly/3ZtNwFE #CLUS #CiscoLive #Networking #Career #CareerGrowth
Tech Evangelist Journey: From Architect to Stage at Cisco Live
From hating public speaking to tech evangelism: Discover a unique career journey shaped by key mentors and highlighted by Cisco Live. Come along for a ride on my tech evangelist journey.
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June 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Want to hear a confesstion, I used to hate public speaking. I wrote a blog about my Cisco Live confession here: bit.ly/3ZtNwFE #CLUS #CiscoLive #Networking #Career #CareerGrowth
When Keith Barker, the person who taught me networking, compliments my #CLUS presentation, I know I'm on the right track! Catch me at Forward Networks booth 3919 for a demo, poker chip, and a chance to play roulette to win some cool prizes. #ForwardNetworks #NDT #CiscoLive
June 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
When Keith Barker, the person who taught me networking, compliments my #CLUS presentation, I know I'm on the right track! Catch me at Forward Networks booth 3919 for a demo, poker chip, and a chance to play roulette to win some cool prizes. #ForwardNetworks #NDT #CiscoLive
First presentation was a packed house! Don’t miss your chance to see ay one of these demos I am giving at Forward Networks, Inc. booth 3919. Sit for a demo and get a poker chip to play roulette for a chance to win cool some prices. #ForwardNetworks #NDT #CLUS #CiscoLive
June 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
First presentation was a packed house! Don’t miss your chance to see ay one of these demos I am giving at Forward Networks, Inc. booth 3919. Sit for a demo and get a poker chip to play roulette for a chance to win cool some prices. #ForwardNetworks #NDT #CLUS #CiscoLive
As I’m sitting in Atlanta airport waiting to get on my flight to #clus, I can’t help but think about the past and how I used to think. This hit home and wanted to share it. Hopefully it helps someone along the way. Hope everyone has safe travels today and see you all there!
June 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
As I’m sitting in Atlanta airport waiting to get on my flight to #clus, I can’t help but think about the past and how I used to think. This hit home and wanted to share it. Hopefully it helps someone along the way. Hope everyone has safe travels today and see you all there!
50 technology certs?! Was I crazy? My take on if they STILL matter in 2025! bit.ly/43G6w4X #ITCareer #TechLife
Relevance of IT certifications in 2025? My Honest Review & Advice
From collecting 50 IT certifications to questioning their value: One tech expert's honest take on the relevance of IT certifications in 2025
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May 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
50 technology certs?! Was I crazy? My take on if they STILL matter in 2025! bit.ly/43G6w4X #ITCareer #TechLife
I Flipped a coin at 20 to choose my career path. Didn’t think it would lead to a career in tech, let alone becoming a Technical Evangelist. This is my journey from enterprise>sales>big 4 consulting to a Technical Evangelist
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#Tech #ImposterSyndrome #CareerJourney #NetworkEngineer
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#Tech #ImposterSyndrome #CareerJourney #NetworkEngineer
Finding My Voice in Tech: A Journey Through Doubt, Growth & Grit - Mike Lossmann
Discover how one engineer overcame fear and self-doubt to become a tech evangelist, with lessons for every IT professional on the rise.
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May 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I Flipped a coin at 20 to choose my career path. Didn’t think it would lead to a career in tech, let alone becoming a Technical Evangelist. This is my journey from enterprise>sales>big 4 consulting to a Technical Evangelist
bit.ly/42VzjDr
#Tech #ImposterSyndrome #CareerJourney #NetworkEngineer
bit.ly/42VzjDr
#Tech #ImposterSyndrome #CareerJourney #NetworkEngineer
Excited to be heading back to #RSAC this year!
Forward Networks is turning network data into security superpowers. Come see the magic at booth S-1055.
Stop by, say hi, and get a glimpse of network security intelligence even 007 would envy.
Forward Networks is turning network data into security superpowers. Come see the magic at booth S-1055.
Stop by, say hi, and get a glimpse of network security intelligence even 007 would envy.
Looking to modernize your security operations? Visit us at #RSAC 2025 to see how in Booth S-1055 with @packetdefender.bsky.social. We also have a featured briefing session on minimizing risk by using Forward Networks' digital twin technology for exposure management.
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April 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Excited to be heading back to #RSAC this year!
Forward Networks is turning network data into security superpowers. Come see the magic at booth S-1055.
Stop by, say hi, and get a glimpse of network security intelligence even 007 would envy.
Forward Networks is turning network data into security superpowers. Come see the magic at booth S-1055.
Stop by, say hi, and get a glimpse of network security intelligence even 007 would envy.
Excited to bring back Demo Tuesday!
In the first session, I’ll be cleaning up some old routing policy—what could possibly go wrong, right? Join me on April 15th at 2PM EST to see what does go wrong (and how Forward Networks, Inc. can help when things go sideways).
In the first session, I’ll be cleaning up some old routing policy—what could possibly go wrong, right? Join me on April 15th at 2PM EST to see what does go wrong (and how Forward Networks, Inc. can help when things go sideways).
Network changes are hard, but cleaning up unused routing policy config from devices? That's PUNISHING. Tune in April 15 for the Season 2 opener of Demo Tuesday, where @packetdefender.bsky.social will do the unthinkable — cleanup old routing policy configuration.
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www.linkedin.com/events/73158...
April 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Excited to bring back Demo Tuesday!
In the first session, I’ll be cleaning up some old routing policy—what could possibly go wrong, right? Join me on April 15th at 2PM EST to see what does go wrong (and how Forward Networks, Inc. can help when things go sideways).
In the first session, I’ll be cleaning up some old routing policy—what could possibly go wrong, right? Join me on April 15th at 2PM EST to see what does go wrong (and how Forward Networks, Inc. can help when things go sideways).
This is the obligatory “I am on my way to a conference” social post right? Heading out tonight to #CiscoLiveEMEA! If you’re around tomorrow and want to grab a drink, let me know! Safe travels everyone! Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday!
February 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is the obligatory “I am on my way to a conference” social post right? Heading out tonight to #CiscoLiveEMEA! If you’re around tomorrow and want to grab a drink, let me know! Safe travels everyone! Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday!
Attending #CiscoLiveEMEA? Lets connect! Come by booth B01 to say hi and stay for a demo or join my Tuesday session to see how Forward Networks helped a global enterprise cut down weekend trouble bridges giving engineers more family time. Don’t miss it! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Our team will be at #CiscoLiveEMEA next week in Amsterdam! Chiara Regale and @packetdefender.bsky.social are speaking, and we'll be doing live demos in Booth B01. Come learn about transforming your network management and enter to win a pair of Meta Ray-Bans!
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February 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Attending #CiscoLiveEMEA? Lets connect! Come by booth B01 to say hi and stay for a demo or join my Tuesday session to see how Forward Networks helped a global enterprise cut down weekend trouble bridges giving engineers more family time. Don’t miss it! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Thinking about making the switch back to #Android in 2025! Anyone have insights on moving from #iPhone to #Android? Pros, cons, and must-know tips? Drop your thoughts! 📱💭 #TechDebate #SwitchingPhones #AppleVsAndroid
February 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Thinking about making the switch back to #Android in 2025! Anyone have insights on moving from #iPhone to #Android? Pros, cons, and must-know tips? Drop your thoughts! 📱💭 #TechDebate #SwitchingPhones #AppleVsAndroid
Want to deploy EVPN without the stress? 🙌 Check out my latest blog and become the EVPN hero your network needs! 🚀 https://bit.ly/4ghyAzH #EVPN #Networking #TechTips #NetworkLikeAPro
EVPN Lab - VXLAN and EVPN Configuration - Mike Lossmann
The final post of the series EVPN Lab ends with VXLAN and EVPN Configuration. I hope you are excited because I am, let's get into it!
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January 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Want to deploy EVPN without the stress? 🙌 Check out my latest blog and become the EVPN hero your network needs! 🚀 https://bit.ly/4ghyAzH #EVPN #Networking #TechTips #NetworkLikeAPro
20 years in IT and still learning new things, like how apparently you can see sub-second up/down neighbor adjacencies in BGP 🧐. I’m half expecting to find out I’ve been using the ‘wrong’ cable this whole time. #AlwaysLearning #BGP #TheMoreYouKnow #Networking #StillFiguringItOut
January 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
20 years in IT and still learning new things, like how apparently you can see sub-second up/down neighbor adjacencies in BGP 🧐. I’m half expecting to find out I’ve been using the ‘wrong’ cable this whole time. #AlwaysLearning #BGP #TheMoreYouKnow #Networking #StillFiguringItOut