Boosting Zero Trust Security: Cisco and Google partner for advanced protection.
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of potential threats requires constant innovation and collaboration. Recognising this, Cisco has announced an exciting partnership with Google to enhance their security offerings. This collaboration integrates Google’s Chrome Enterprise with Cisco Secure Access, bringing advanced browser-based threat and data protection to web applications. As more work activities shift to web applications, having a secure enterprise browser becomes crucial for a robust zero trust approach to endpoint security.
Strengthening endpoint security with collaboration.
Cisco Secure Access provides a comprehensive suite of security functions within a unified solution, aiming to boost productivity for both users and IT teams. However, no single solution can cover all security requirements. To bridge this gap, Cisco Secure Access is building a strong technology ecosystem. The latest collaboration with Google enhances this ecosystem by adding Chrome Enterprise’s browser-based protection to web apps secured by Cisco Secure Access.
Comprehensive protection against cyber threats.
By combining the strengths of Google’s Chrome Enterprise and Cisco’s Security Cloud, customers can benefit from enhanced protection against a wide range of cyber threats. This integration simplifies endpoint security and strengthens an organisation’s overall security posture. Users can enjoy increased productivity while IT teams can reduce administrative tasks.
Advanced Zero Trust security.
The integration of Cisco Secure Access and Chrome Enterprise delivers advanced, granular zero trust security. This solution protects users, data, and applications through streamlined zero trust access to enterprise applications from both managed and unmanaged devices. Key features include:
Granular controls.
Independent user-to-app traffic streams and hidden app locations provide unmatched protection against reconnaissance, active threats, and lateral movement.
Data loss prevention (DLP).
A combination of browser and cloud-based DLP controls secures sensitive data and prevents inappropriate copying, pasting, and printing. This includes blocking content transfers to and from AI sites when they violate DLP policies.
Seamless user experience.
A frictionless user experience is essential to prevent users from bypassing security controls. The integration simplifies the user experience by eliminating the need for manual, multi-step, agent and VPN connection processes. Users can connect to private applications through Chrome Enterprise in one simple step, ensuring a smooth and secure login process.
Simplified management for IT teams.
Simplifying the administrative experience is a key focus of this collaboration. The integration features an easier deployment process enabled by agentless activation of device trust capabilities. Access policies for Chrome can be set through Cisco Secure Access, centralizing administrative tasks and ensuring consistent policy enforcement across applications. Additionally, security events from Chrome, such as password changes, data exfiltration, and malware transfer events, can be collected, analysed, and acted upon promptly.
Commitment to innovation .
Cisco and Google have a history of collaboration across various critical security areas. This partnership extends to providing a joint solution guide for zero trust protection of private applications from managed devices. Cisco Duo offers robust, user-friendly authentication for Chrome Enterprise users with device identity attestation.
Both companies are committed to continuing their investment in this partnership to secure the modern workforce. They aim to deliver innovative security solutions that address today’s evolving threat landscape, ensuring organizations can stay ahead of potential threats while enhancing productivity and user experience.
The integration of Cisco Secure Access with Google’s Chrome Enterprise marks a significant step forward in providing comprehensive zero trust security. By leveraging the strengths of both platforms, organizations can achieve robust protection against cyber threats, streamlined administrative processes, and a seamless user experience. As a Cisco partner, Unifi is excited to bring these enhanced security solutions to our customers, helping them navigate the complexities of today’s digital landscape with confidence.