This is a common question that a Cisco interviewer will ask you during the interview for a computer hardware engineer role. Many candidates will go to an interview without properly researching the company, the job, and even the people interviewing them. When asked this question, they are at a loss. The best way to prepare for a Cisco interview is to research everything about these three topics thoroughly. This will provide you the information you can use when asked a question like this and frame any answer to any question in the context of what Cisco does, what the job involves, and what you will contribute to the organization.