VENDORiQ: Cisco Launches New Security and AI Capabilities

Why it’s Important

Cisco’s recent acquisitions allow it to integrate solutions that improve its services. For example, ThousandEyes and Accedian in the new platform will enhance network visibility, which is one of Cisco’s limitations. Security of operational technology (OT) has also been difficult to achieve given the breadth of technology and protocols deployed globally. If Cisco Vision delivers what is promised, IBRS predicts that this will be a game changer for OT security.

While its Splunk integration remains to be determined, the current platform offers similar capabilities in terms of threat detection and prevention, especially across hybrid and multi-Cloud environments. In particular, we have yet to determine if Cisco’s Talos can be used to successfully complement the threat intelligence needs in the security operations centre (SOC) modernisation performed by Splunk.

Who’s Impacted

• CISOs
• Security teams
• IT teams

What’s Next?

• Assess the current status of your organisation’s defence against ransomware and identify the strengths and weaknesses of your current approach.
• Evaluate your enterprise’s current network visibility.
• Complete a risk analysis exercise on the potential impact on productivity and profit from a ransomware attack on your organisation.
• Develop a roadmap to improve the organisation’s posture against ransomware, adopting a defence in depth approach.

Related IBRS Advisory

1. VENDORiQ: Cisco to Purchase Splunk for US$28 billion

2. Reducing The Risk Of A Successful Ransomware Attack