Splunk and Cisco are teaming up to enhance cybersecurity, according to industry experts. “The cyber industry is shifting towards AI-based security platforms that can pinpoint threats in a sea of data,” says analyst Kerravala. Splunk’s data capabilities provide Cisco with a competitive edge in the security market.
In addition to their collaboration, Cisco offers Splunk SOAR for automating security tasks, user behavior analytics for detecting unknown threats, and Splunk Attack Analyzer for identifying complex threats like phishing and malware.
With the recent acquisition of Oort, Cisco is expanding its XDR platform to cater to organizations that may not require a SIEM. Oort’s services focus on analyzing data from identity and access management systems to protect against identity threats.
Furthermore, Cisco’s acquisitions of Armorblox and Lightspin have bolstered their AI and machine learning capabilities in cybersecurity. Armorblox enhances email security telemetry, while Lightspin provides cloud security posture management for identifying and addressing risks in cloud resources.
Overall, Cisco’s strategic partnerships and acquisitions are positioning them as a leader in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.