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FEATURE : CYBER SECURITY

CISCO LEVERAGES THESE TOOLS TO OFFER ITS CUSTOMERS COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY SOLUTIONS THAT ARE ADAPTIVE AND RESPONSIVE TO EMERGING THREATS .

by learning from new data which enhances their accuracy over time .
Cisco leverages these tools to offer its customers comprehensive security solutions that are adaptive and responsive to emerging threats . By integrating threat intelligence into its products and services , Cisco helps its clients stay ahead of cyberthreats and maintain robust security postures .
It is important to mention the Cisco Talos team which is the largest private threat intelligence organisation on the planet . Talos has more than 500 threat researchers observing over 550 billion security events daily and this allows them to empower the Cisco portfolio with intelligence .
Cisco is dedicated to helping its clients create flexible hybrid work solutions that blend seamless connectivity with top-notch security . Cisco offers a range of tools like Webex for collaboration and SecureX for integrated security , ensuring that both remote and in-office teams can work efficiently and safely .
AI-driven security solutions can predict potential threats , providing proactive defence mechanisms . These technologies also help in reducing false positives to ensure that security teams can focus on genuine threats .
Data analytics and threat intelligence are crucial in enhancing security effectiveness by providing insights into threat patterns , vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors . They enable organisations to make informed decisions and adopt proactive security measures .
With Cisco ’ s Zero Trust security frameworks , VPNs and advanced threat protection , Cisco prioritises keeping your data and communications secure . One of Cisco ’ s standout solutions , Cisco ’ s Secure Access Service Edge , SASE , is a pre-configured package that includes Duo for Identity protection , Umbrella for DNS and Web gate protection , Cloud Access Security Broker , CASB for cloud application security and Meraki SD-WAN .
This allows Cisco the flexibility to customise the solution to fit your unique environment . p
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