The California firm that specializes in switches and routers announced its expanded offerings at a major RSA computer security conference where hot topics include staying safe “in the cloud.”<\/p>\n
Using applications hosted online, akin to renting instead of owning software, is a growing trend referred to as “cloud computing” or “software-as-a-service.”<\/p>\n
As data and transactions are increasingly shifted online and mobile devices are relied on to access the Internet, attention is being focused to thwarting hackers or cyber-crooks intent on capitalizing on vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n
“In today’s changing world, businesses require a security strategy that accounts for the physical, virtual, mobile and global aspects of their business,” said Cisco security technology unit general manager Tom Gillis.<\/p>\n
“Security needs to capture the latest threat intelligence to mitigate shifting threats.”<\/p>\n
Cisco said that its Security Cloud Services bolster online defenses by providing Internet filters and merging capabilities of business computer networks and software.<\/p>\n
Cisco bills its new-generation IPS Sensor Software as a potent defense against malicious attacks.<\/p>\n
“In today’s networked world, threats are rapidly growing in number and sophistication,” said Dustin Cornelius, a computer systems analyst at a public utility firm in the Southern United States.<\/p>\n
“With the new offerings announced today, we are glad to see Cisco adapt its security solutions to address the evolving threats and help protect our business.”<\/p>\n