Advanced Malware Protection (AMP): the real value of Cisco.

The field of malware detection and protection is progressively complex, in terms of relevant methodologies and approaches (mathematical, behavioral or signature models  ), to implement. The battle is interminable. Because, the malware practices gain in sophistication every day. Meaning that, we need continuous R&D activities.

But, as forward-thinking IT leader with global operations, our role is also to praise those who work to secure on-premise and online platforms.

We observe that, Cisco is deploying encouraging efforts to improve its Content Security Portfolio of products. The SAN Francisco based company has added its Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), originally developed by Sourcefire, into its Content Security Portfolio of products, including Web and Email Security Appliances and Cloud Web Security Service.

Congrats, Cisco.

As you can imagine, this new milestone aims to bring comprehensive malware-defeating capabilities, including detection and blocking, continuous analysis and retrospective remediation of advanced threats.

This solution leverages the cloud security intelligence networks of both Cisco and Sourcefire. Cisco has also added Cognitive Threat Analytics, acquired last year via Cognitive Security, as an option for Cisco® Cloud Web Security customers.