A Reality Check on Firewall Visibility One question which I love to ask next-generation firewall (NGFW) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) administrators is whether they have seen a gradual decline in their deployments’ security efficacy over the last few years. Most answer this question with a resounding “yes,” and then wonder how I knew. With over 90% of Internet traffic … [Read more...] about Network Security Efficacy in the Age of Pervasive TLS Encryption
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Introducing Stealthwatch product updates for enhanced network detection and response
We are very excited to announce new features of Cisco Stealthwatch! With release 7.3.0, we are announcing significant enhancements for the Stealthwatch Administrator and the Security Analyst to detect and respond to threats faster and manage the tool more efficiently. Automated Response updates Release 7.3, introduces automated response capabilities to Stealthwatch, giving you … [Read more...] about Introducing Stealthwatch product updates for enhanced network detection and response
Cisco Firewalls and ISE Extend Zero Trust Network Visibility and Control
As the number of remote workers continues to grow worldwide, organizations are diligently seeking to strike the right balance between security and convenience. Employees utilize a wide variety of devices to access company web sites, applications, and data. Some devices are maintained by the company and therefore assumed to be secure, but many devices are provided by employees … [Read more...] about Cisco Firewalls and ISE Extend Zero Trust Network Visibility and Control
Police Arrested Hundreds of Criminals After Hacking Into Encrypted Chat Network
In a joint operation, European and British law enforcement agencies recently arrested hundreds of alleged drug dealers and other criminals after infiltrating into a global network of an encrypted chatting app that was used to plot drug deals, money laundering, extortions, and even murders.Dubbed EncroChat, the top-secret encrypted communication app comes pre-installed on a … [Read more...] about Police Arrested Hundreds of Criminals After Hacking Into Encrypted Chat Network
3 reasons why Cisco Stealthwatch is the Michael Jordan of Network Traffic Analysis tools
The Last Dance, a 10-part docuseries about the historic career of NBA legend, Michael Jordan, came to an end recently. I was glued to my TV watching, and re-watching, these captivating hour-long episodes. It was chock full of uncut, never before seen footage that had sports fans around the world hooked. As a millennial who did not get the privilege of living through the … [Read more...] about 3 reasons why Cisco Stealthwatch is the Michael Jordan of Network Traffic Analysis tools
The Importance of the Network in Detecting Incidents in Critical Infrastructure
As we saw in my last blog, the network plays a key role in defending critical infrastructure and IoT. The devices that we are connecting drive our business, enabling us to make smarter decisions and gain greater efficiency through digitization. But how do we ensure those connected devices are acting as intended? From an industrial operations perspective, we need to know that … [Read more...] about The Importance of the Network in Detecting Incidents in Critical Infrastructure
Gartner Says the Future of Network Security Lies with SASE
Cloud services and networking are driving the concept of digital businesses, yet traditional networking and cybersecurity architectures are far from meeting the demands of the digital business.Gartner's "The Future of Network Security Is in the Cloud" report spells out the potential for the transformation of networking and security in the cloud, built upon a new networking and … [Read more...] about Gartner Says the Future of Network Security Lies with SASE
The death of the network perimeter and the firewall? Not so fast.
Welcome to The Future of Firewalling, Part 1… For over two decades, the firewall has been the de-facto tool that facilitated secure connectivity between different networks. Firewalls were traditionally designed around the idea that internal traffic and users were inherently trustworthy and external traffic wasn’t. Thus, the firewall was deployed to create a trust boundary – or … [Read more...] about The death of the network perimeter and the firewall? Not so fast.
The Criticality of the Network in Securing IoT and Critical Infrastructure
Security is the key to the success of any digital project, whether you are connecting critical infrastructure, industrial Internet of Things (IoT), or delivering data and telemetry to reduce costs and increase revenue. We have long advocated the need for a holistic approach to IoT security, and with it, shared the vital role the network plays in embedding security. To further … [Read more...] about The Criticality of the Network in Securing IoT and Critical Infrastructure
Cisco Named a Leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls
The network is at the heart of the digital transformation, and when it comes to securing it, the firewall remains the frontline of defense for organizations. But as the network continues to evolve, we know that security must adapt. For Cisco, this means providing network security that has world-class controls in every place you need them with unified policy and threat … [Read more...] about Cisco Named a Leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls