Software-Defined Access is the industry’s first intent-based networking solution for the Enterprise built on the principles of Cisco’s Digital Network Architecture (DNA). SD-Access provides automated end-to-end segmentation to separate user, device and application traffic without redesigning the network. SD-Access automates user access policy so organisations can make sure the right policies are established for any user or device with any application across the network. This is accomplished with a single network fabric across LAN and WLAN which creates a consistent user experience anywhere without compromising on security.

Encrypted Traffic Analytics focuses on identifying malware communications in encrypted traffic through passive monitoring, the extraction of relevant data elements and supervised machine learning with cloud based global visibility.

Block more threats and quickly mitigate those that do breach your defences with the industry’s first threat-focused NGFW. Cisco’s Firepower NGFW appliances combine their proven network firewall with the industry’s most effective next-gen IPS and advanced malware protection. All so you can get more visibility, be more flexible, save more, and protect better. A user agent monitors up to five Microsoft Active Directory servers and reports logins and logoffs authenticated by Active Directory. The Firepower System integrates these records with the information it collects using traffic-based detection on managed devices.