Q. What is Security Cloud Control?
A. Security Cloud Control is a new, AI-embedded management solution architected to unify the Cisco Security Cloud, starting with network security. It is a modern micro-app architecture with a consistent UI experience (Magnetic), common services (PIAM), and a data bus that connects the configuration, logs, and alerts across the security cloud. It will manage Cisco Firewalls (ASA and FTD), Multicloud Defense, and Hypershield, with the intent to expand these management capabilities to additional security products going forward. AI is baked in from the start, going beyond AI assistants to proactively optimize policy, configuration, and to find and troubleshoot issues.
Q. How will Security Cloud Control protect my network?
A. The platform will offer a range of security features, including advanced threat detection, policy enforcement, intrusion prevention, and secure access controls. It leverages global threat intelligence to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks.
Q. What outcomes can I expect from the new AI features in Security Cloud Control?
A. Security Cloud Control will deliver AIOps, which identifies and highlights critical problems, provides recommendations, and offers actionable insights to address critical security issues. As part of this, the Policy Analyzer and Optimizer aids security policy hygiene, allowing better detection of security gaps and reducing change management time. Furthermore, the AI Assistant brings a straightforward experience for administrators to save time writing policies, augment troubleshooting, and automate policy lifecycle management.
Q. Can I manage my Firewalls using Security Cloud Control?
A. Yes, you can manage Firewalls running either ASA or FTD software using Security Cloud Control.
Q. Is Security Cloud Control suitable for businesses of all sizes?
A. Yes, Security Cloud Control is scalable and can be tailored to meet the needs of small businesses, midsized companies, and large enterprises alike.
Q. Can Security Cloud Control be integrated with other Cisco security products?
A. Absolutely, Security Cloud Control is designed to work seamlessly with other Cisco security solutions, providing a unified security architecture that can be managed from a central location.
Q. Will Security Cloud Control replace Cisco Defense Orchestrator?
A. Yes, Security Cloud Control will encompass the functionality of Cisco Defense Orchestrator.
Q. Will existing Cisco Defense Orchestrator customers automatically get Security Cloud Control?
A. Yes, Cisco Defense Orchestrator customers will automatically be provisioned and transparently migrated into Security Cloud Control when available. Existing entitlements will carry forward.
Q. Is work required to migrate?
A. No, the migration will be transparent to users and will happen automatically. There will be no loss of business continuity due to the migration.
Q. Will existing on-premises Firewall Management Center customers be allowed to migrate to Security Cloud Control?
A. Existing Firewall Management Center customers will be able to create a Security Cloud Control tenant free of cost to utilize cloud assist features, including AIOps, Policy Analyzer and Optimizer, and the AI Assistant for Firewall.
Q. How will Security Cloud Control be priced?
A. Security Cloud Control will be priced based on a subscription model, where the cost can depend on several factors, including the number of devices managed, the features required, and the length of the subscription term. Entitlements for all existing Cisco Defense Orchestrator customers will carry forward to Security Cloud Control with no changes to price at this time. To get the most accurate and up-to-date pricing information, contact your Cisco sales representative or certified Cisco partner.
Q. How will Security Cloud Control handle data privacy and compliance?
A. Cisco is committed to data privacy and regulatory compliance. Security Cloud Control is built with these principles in mind, ensuring that your data is handled securely and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Q. What deployment options will be available for Security Cloud Control?
A. Security Cloud Control will be offered as a cloud-based service, allowing for rapid deployment and minimal on-premises infrastructure.
Q. What kind of support can I expect with Security Cloud Control?
A. Cisco offers robust support for all its products, including 24/7 technical assistance, extensive online resources, and a community of experts to help you get the most out of your investment in Security Cloud Control.
Q. When will this be available?
A. Security Cloud Control for Firewall (ASA and FTD), Multicloud Defense, and Hypershield is targeted for November 2024. Availability for additional scope will be announced soon.
Q. How do I get started with Security Cloud Control?
A. To get started, contact a Cisco sales representative or authorized partner. Following the November release, they can provide you with more information, arrange a demo, and guide you through the purchasing and implementation process.
Q. Where can I find more information about Security Cloud Control?
A. For more detailed information, visit our
latest blog on Security Cloud Control, which highlights the new features and vision for the product as we approach general availability