Cisco Takes Security to the Next Level with Secure Access and Multicloud Defense

Cisco is known for its slogan “If it’s connected, it’s protected”. As a leader in the networking industry and a major player in the security market, the company has the expertise to link these two domains together. With Cisco Secure Access and Multicloud Defense, the company is taking steps to make security easier for hybrid work and cloud environments.

Cisco XDR Brings Security Cloud Vision Closer

Cisco is taking major steps with Cisco XDR to expand its own Security Cloud. The company is aiming to simplify security implementations, as many organizations are ill-prepared for attacks.

Secure Access: User-to-App Traffic Defined

With the rise of hybrid and remote work, organizations are struggling to maintain security beyond on-prem. Cisco Secure Access helps to authenticate users and adhere to zero-trust principles. This means that applications in any form can be addressed via Secure Access. As an IT administrator, you can ensure that all this runs smoothly, with everyone having ‘least privilege’.
Cisco SVP for Security Portfolio Tom Gillis sees Cisco’s role in the security market as a way to take a lot of work away from security teams. He states that Cisco is “the plumber” that takes care of the dirty work, so that organizations don’t have to worry about the details. This means that users don’t have to connect with a different login method via a VPN in order to do something.
Ultimately, Cisco wants to make sure that users have access to the resources they need, without compromising security. With Cisco Secure Access and Multicloud Defense, the company is taking steps to make sure that organizations are well-prepared for any cyber attack.