The Cisco Stage Data detection rule aims to identify potential illicit data movement onto or off of devices managed by Cisco systems, leveraging various protocols specifically designed for file transfers. The rule's focus is on traditional and lesser-known data transfer methods such as TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol), RCP (Remote Copy Protocol), and specific commands that indicate attempts to copy configurations or system images. These actions may be indicative of a threat actor exfiltrating sensitive data or manipulating device configurations. Given that these protocols can be utilized for both legitimate administrative purposes and unauthorized access attempts, the monitoring for keywords related to these commands can help distinguish between routine operations and potential security breaches. The rule operates under a low severity level primarily due to the existence of legitimate use cases but remains essential for identifying unusual patterns of behavior during data movement operations.