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Cisco Software Central is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
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Blocked in Syria. The team contacted Cisco's trade and legal teams in February 2026; the trade address bounced and Cisco's legal alias auto-replied that it is not monitored, offering no real response.
Company Responded
The trade operations address bounced; Cisco's legal alias auto-replied the same day saying it is not monitored and pointing to an internal AskLegal Webex space instead.
Contacted Company
The team emailed Cisco's trade operations and legal teams in February 2026, citing the 2025 sanctions relief and asking for a compliance review of Syria access restrictions on Software Central.
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If you're experiencing issues accessing Cisco Software Central in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Cisco can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Cisco Software Central is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Cisco Software Central directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.