EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 33-34849, 33-40509, 33-44221, 33-71860, 33-87096, 333-01069, 333-05447, 333-09903, 333-14661, 333-42249, 333-56224, 333-64651, 333-76184, 333-79717, 333-91258, 333-96203, 333-111977, 333-129719, 333-143389, 333-147523, 333-163864, 333-185663, 333-185667, 333-189931, 333-192055, 333-196968, 333-196970, 333-199154, 333-200775, 333-201804, 333-204764, 333-206400, 333-206708, 333-208348, 333-208927, 333-209418, 333-210395, 333-210396, 333-210874, 333-212776, 333-212952, 333-213948, 333-217083, 333-218647, 333-219935, 333-219937, 333-222007, 333-222449, 333-228814 and 333-236764) of Cisco Systems, Inc. of our report dated September 3, 2020 relating to the consolidated financial statements, financial statement schedule, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

San Jose, California

September 3, 2020