As a company, Cisco is focused on moving “fast, and then even faster than that” when it comes to digital transformation and the network, Robbins said.
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The company’s second new security technology, the Stealthwatch Learning Network License was acquired as part of Cisco’s Lancope purchase for $452 million.
On Monday, Cisco unveiled six new services and cloud-based security solutions constructed with security in mind, particularly at the points of connection that users traverse on a network.
Meanwhile, a Cisco-sponsored IDC research reveals that many customers are already embarking on the journey to a digital-ready network, with the percentage of net customers planning to implement software-delivered, automation-capable networks to become thrice in the coming two years from 13 to 44 percent. Our people, products and partners help society securely connect and seize tomorrow’s digital opportunity today.
Working with its core security portfolio, Cisco has integrated enhancements at the network edge, embedding security into the branch-office infrastructure; see our deep dive on these announcements here.
Cisco Umbrella Roaming. This centralized, cloud-delivered protection is designed for removing off-network blind spots, guarding roaming employees wherever they work.
Cisco announced its support to engineers, developers, partners and customers to ensure smooth transition to digital-ready networks. Monroe says it allows users to manage security policies across Cisco security products ranging from ASA and ASAv firewalls to Firepower next-generation firewalls and ASA with FirePOWER Services featuring Firepower Threat Defense and OpenDNS. Businesses can upgrade Integrated Services Routers (ISR) to provide comprehensive security at branch locations.
The Umbrella Branch, Stealthwatch Learning Network License, and Meraki MX Security Appliances with AMP and Threat Grid are solutions which are part of Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture (DNA) solution. For example, when considering cloud vendors, many companies base their decisions on both security and reliability. It works by analyzing and identifying malicious traffic and data on the network device to provide protection against immediate threats.
Finally, Cisco’s Meraki MX Security Appliances with AMP and Threat Grid will make it simpler to deploy and manage advanced threat protection capabilities. Expert advisers recommend security strategies and provide tailored solutions based on industry trends and vital business needs to achieve agility, innovation and growth. This makes it a very cumbersome process for organizations while leaving them more vulnerable to the online threats.
Cisco is also relying on its channel partners to play a strategic role in helping its customers build and manage their security infrastructures. It could therefore set a new benchmark for the security industry going forward.
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