Cary, N.C., April 26, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — Cisco this week released a high-profile release: HyperShield, the first “AI-native” security infrastructure. Jeetu Patel, Cisco executive vice president and general manager of security and collaboration, called this “the most fundamentally different security innovation I've ever been involved in in my career.” is. HyperShield won't be released until August, but fallout is already swirling around its revolutionary impact on the technology. Cisco is one of its many Fortune 500 customers, and INE Security, the leading networking and cybersecurity certification and training platform, helps business leaders leverage his HyperShield to enhance IT security automation and support their teams. He reveals his five methods for success.
What is Hypershield?
The “hyper” in HyperShield refers to HyperScale providers such as Google, Amazon, and Meta (FAANG, etc.). Much of their network's architecture is custom developed in software through years of multi-billion dollar research and development. Many of these custom solutions have emerged as standardized protocols. The key solution is the core of the Cisco HyperShield solution and is called eBPF.
eBPF, or Extended Berkeley Packet Filtercan intercept network packets etc. directly in Linux kernel space without modifying kernel source code or loading kernel modules. This powerful tool forms one of HyperShield's core capabilities and provides complete visibility into all software processes and I/O operations where an application is running, whether inside a Kubernetes container or a virtual machine.
Using this deep visibility from eBPF, HyperShield's “AI-native” engine can automatically search for and apply patches as new vulnerabilities become available.
“Cisco's HyperShield solution may have tipped the scales in favor of the defenders at one point,” says Brian McGahan, director of networking content at 4X CCIE and co-founder of INE. “Frantically applying firmware and software to thwart a constant stream of new attack vectors is one of the biggest challenges facing network and security operators today. HyperShield changes that. There is a possibility.”
What does Hypershield do?
AI-based HyperShield learns 24/7 about new vulnerabilities that can impact your systems, prioritizes potential impact, and automatically applies patches as needed. Before applying these updates or changing filtering rules, HyperShield provides an important step to review the impact of these changes.Use a feature called dual data plane, the traffic is processed twice by the system. The first time is to actually forward traffic based on the current state of the system, and the second time is to test the proposed update or rule change. As applications and requirements change over time, HyperShield dynamically adjusts and updates these rules.
Another key feature of HyperShield is that over time, AI learns the legitimate behavior of applications running within the network and automatically segments traffic and protection from lateral movement.
Additionally, while the management and control of the HyperShield solution is centralized (i.e., managed via the cloud), its policy enforcement is inherently distributed. This helps avoid common bottlenecks in your network, such as centralized edge firewalls.
Why is HyperShield so important?
Slow update cycles can expose your organization to new threats, but HyperShield runs the update process in a fully automated manner, making changes that it deems best to your system as new vulnerabilities are discovered. apply.
HyperShield features an AI assistant that explains the analysis and recommendations, allowing you to build confidence in the fact that you are taking the right actions.
This innovative automated step allows you to confidently take a more proactive approach to your security posture. Eliminate the need for potentially thousands of man-hours to properly evaluate change management processes.
What does HyperShield mean for businesses?
The impact and opportunities for businesses to leverage the power of HyperShield are endless. Fastest 3 winners:
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Enhanced ability to predict and prevent cyber attacks in advance: HyperShield uses advanced AI algorithms to analyze patterns, predict potential vulnerabilities, and automatically patch them. This marks a major shift from reactive to proactive cybersecurity.
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Improving SecOps efficiency: AI automation reduces the need for manual intervention, freeing security teams to focus on more strategic tasks.
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Enhancing compliance with regulatory requirements: HyperShield's advanced security protocols help businesses meet stringent regulatory requirements more efficiently and avoid potential legal penalties and reputational damage.
What does HyperShield mean in the future?
The introduction of AI-driven security solutions like Cisco's HyperShield and distributed network security architectures will have a significant impact on the industry. HyperShield promises a scalable, efficient, and secure framework that adapts to the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape by addressing the weaknesses inherent in traditional models.
Businesses can benefit from enhanced security measures that protect their network perimeter, internal data, and systems. This level of comprehensive security is critical as companies continue to expand and diversify their digital operations.
HyperShield's ability to autonomously manage and deploy security measures frees up valuable IT resources, allowing businesses to focus on growth and innovation rather than continuous threat monitoring and management.
HyperShield is scheduled to debut in August 2024, with additional features such as DPU offload introduced after initial launch.
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