Cisco security head: AI could be bigger than the internet
In the face of massive technological shifts, including cloud, AI, security and hybrid work, Cisco customers need a partner they can trust. That’s why Cisco’s long history of transformation and guiding customers through tech inflection points provides a distinct advantage.
The company has been able to deliver security solutions that span on-premises, multiple clouds and edge security experiences. And it has been able to help customers navigate the complexities of the evolving threat landscape, even with massive data center investments.
But Cisco’s security business still faces a number of challenges, according to Kerravala. Kerravala says it needs to improve the integration of its security products, making them more user-friendly and easier to use. It also needs to focus on broader market opportunities, such as the security-as-a-service opportunity and unified observability.
At Cisco Live, the company is expected to introduce new offerings to address these concerns. In particular, it is likely to expand its Integrated Security Platform (ISP), which brings together threat and risk-based vulnerability management and security policy management. The company is also expanding its portfolio to include generative AI-powered security and hybrid workspace capabilities.
These innovations build upon Cisco’s strong base in networking and its ability to provide the foundation for hybrid work. Cisco’s deep partnerships with other companies, including Salesforce and Adobe, help to create secure and seamless experiences across the digital workplace.
As part of this effort, the company has acquired a number of innovative technology companies. For example, it has bought Kenna Security, which helps IT and security teams collaborate to reduce risks. It has also acquired Armorblox Inc., which uses artificial intelligence to reduce email attacks. And it has invested in a number of start-ups, such as Graphix, which makes high-performance solid state memory systems.
Jeetu Patel, Cisco’s executive vice president of cloud and security, has been instrumental in driving these initiatives. She has built a world class team of engineers, enabling the company to deliver a broad portfolio of cloud-delivered security and performance solutions. And she has helped transform the way Cisco delivers its subscription services to its customers, with a vision of helping them overcome business and technical challenges so they can succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Despite the challenges, Patel believes that the industry has made great progress in the past year and is continuing to make headway in the fight against threats. She is looking forward to seeing continued momentum at Cisco Live and in the coming months.
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