CISCO & Splunk to address cyber security challenges

The collaboration between Cisco and Splunk to address cybersecurity challenges is a significant development in the technology landscape. Cisco and Splunk offer a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity that combines network visibility, threat detection, incident response, and analytics-driven insights.

Cisco’s $28bn acquisition of Splunk is paving the way for the two companies to come together to address some of the most pressing cyber security challenges faced by organisations today.

Cisco is a leading provider of networking and security solutions, offering a wide range of products and services to protect organizations against cyberattacks. Their portfolio includes firewall systems, intrusion detection and prevention systems, secure access solutions, and advanced threat detection technologies.

Splunk, on the other hand, specializes in data analytics and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions. Their platform allows organizations to collect, analyze, and visualize data from various sources to gain insights into security threats and vulnerabilities.

By integrating Cisco's security technologies with Splunk's analytics and SIEM capabilities, organizations can enhance their ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats more effectively. This partnership enables customers to leverage the strengths of both companies to improve their cybersecurity posture and strengthen their defence against evolving threats.

By combining Splunk’s capabilities around AI, security, insights and visibility with Cisco’s deep portfolio in security, networks, datacentres and cloud, CISCO is going to help customers build an incredibly resilient enterprise and give them visibility, insights and the ability to make decisions that they have never been able to make before.

Cisco's vast data collection capabilities from networks and data-centers are amplified by Splunk's expertise in data analysis, giving organizations a clearer view of their entire IT infrastructure.

Going forward, there will be integration of AI engines and generative AI assistants developed by Cisco and Splunk for security workflows represents a promising collaboration in the realm of cybersecurity. By leveraging AI-powered capabilities, organizations can enhance their ability to detect, analyze, and respond to security threats in real-time, thereby strengthening their overall security posture.

The combined solution should lead to a more resilient IT infrastructure by offering better protection, proactive threat mitigation, and faster response to disruptions.

Ms. S Mohini Ratna - Editor VARINDIA