Cisco unveils network that can learn, adapt and evolve
IT and networking group Cisco has unveiled intent-based network that can recognize intent, mitigate threats through encryption, and learn over time.
The introduction is the culmination of Cisco’s vision to create an intuitive system that anticipates actions, stops security threats in their tracks, and continues to evolve and learn, it said. It will help businesses to unlock new opportunities and solve previously unsolvable challenges in an era of increasing connectivity and distributed technology.
Cisco said it aims to reinvent networking for an age where network engineers managing hundreds of devices today will be expected to manage one million by 2020.
“The network has never been more critical to business success, but it’s also never been under more pressure,” said Chuck Robbins, chief executive officer for Cisco.
“By building a more intuitive network, we are creating an intelligent platform with unmatched security for today and for the future that propels businesses forward and creates new opportunities for people and organisations everywhere.”
Cisco’s Encrypted Traffic Analytics uses the group’s Talos cyber intelligence to detect known attack signatures even in encrypted traffic, helping to ensure security while maintaining privacy.
With the vast majority of the world’s internet traffic running on Cisco networks, the company has used its position to capture and analyze this immensely valuable data by providing IT with insights to spot anomalies and anticipate issues in real time, without compromising privacy.
Already several leading global enterprises and organisations are conducting field trials with these next-generation networking solutions, including NASA and Accenture, Cisco said.
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