Cisco Acclaimed by Frost & Sullivan for Offering Unprecedented Visibility and Security for Industrial Networks with Its Cyber Vision Platform

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Cisco has been awarded the 2020 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan for its Cyber Vision platform, which enhances cybersecurity for industrial control systems. This platform facilitates collaboration between IT and OT teams, offering a comprehensive view of IoT/OT security. Key features include integration with existing IT security tools, seamless deployment within industrial networks, and a consultative approach to improve cybersecurity strategy. Cyber Vision's installation within network devices reduces costs and simplifies management, making Cisco a strong player in the ICS cybersecurity market.

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• Awarded 2020 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan.
• Cyber Vision enhances cybersecurity for industrial control systems, improving IT and OT collaboration.
• Integrates with existing IT security tools, reducing deployment complexity and costs.
• Offers consultative assessments to assist OT customers in cybersecurity improvements.

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Cisco's platform breaks down the silos between cybersecurity teams and systems, allowing seamless collaboration between IT and OT personnel to protect industrial operations against cyber threats

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the global industrial control systems (ICS) cybersecurity market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Cisco Systems, Inc. with the 2020 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Award for its Cyber Vision platform. The solution offers both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) teams a comprehensive view of their IoT/OT security posture, so that they can work together in leveraging existing IT security tools and expertise to protect industrial operations against cyber threats.

"With Cyber Vision, Cisco offers a holistic approach to help industrial organizations and critical infrastructures protect operations against cyber threats. Cyber Vision extends the capabilities of Cisco's IT security platforms to the OT space by providing full visibility into what is connected, detecting intrusions and abnormal behaviors," said Samir Sakpal, Consulting Director at Frost & Sullivan. "The platform helps ensure process integrity, drive regulatory compliance and enforce security policies through seamless integration with the IT SOC and easy deployment within the industrial network."

Cisco can uniquely run this Cyber Vision feature within network switches, routers, and gateways, which makes the overall solution simpler to deploy and dramatically reduces its total cost of ownership because the networking team does not have to deploy, maintain, or manage a fleet of security appliances. Importantly, a networking team does not have to build a separate network to carry the additional traffic created by these appliances to the central analytics platform. Furthermore, the platform offers mechanisms for control engineers to comment on vulnerabilities, anomalies, and events so that IT security experts have context and can act accordingly.

Cisco integrated Cyber Vision into its wide suite of security products, such as Firepower firewalls, Stealthwatch network anomaly detection, Talos threat intelligence and SecureX Threat Response, providing users with a seamless experience when investigating and remediating a threat within an industrial network. Cisco provides Cyber Vision as both a product and as a range of services, such as advisory, implementation, optimization, and support. To help OT customers begin their cybersecurity journey, the company presents a consultative assessment and an in-depth proof of concept.

"Cyber Vision goes beyond traditional IoT/OT cybersecurity solutions. It bridges the gap between IT and OT by embedding security features within industrial networks and adding OT context and threat detection to the entire range of Cisco IT security solutions, enabling industrial organizations to build a truly converged IT/OT security strategy," noted Sakpal. "Overall, the Cyber Vision IoT/OT cybersecurity technology, combined with its experience with industrial network equipment, cybersecurity, and consulting services, positions Cisco to excel in the ICS cybersecurity industry."

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to a company that develops a pioneering technology that enhances current products and enables the development of new products and applications. The award recognizes the high market acceptance potential of the recipient's technology.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Cisco's Cyber Vision platform?

Cisco's Cyber Vision platform enhances cybersecurity for industrial control systems by improving collaboration between IT and OT teams and integrating with existing IT security tools.

Which award did Cisco receive for its Cyber Vision platform?

Cisco received the 2020 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan for its Cyber Vision platform.

How does Cyber Vision reduce costs for industrial operations?

Cyber Vision simplifies deployment by running within network switches and routers, which reduces the need for additional security appliances and lowers overall management costs.

When was Cisco's recognition by Frost & Sullivan announced?

The recognition was announced on April 6, 2021.

What are the main features of Cisco's Cyber Vision?

The main features include full visibility into IoT/OT security, detection of intrusions, seamless integration with IT security tools, and consultative assessments for customers.