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(This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/mother99/jacksonholdingcompany.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114At its core, a firewall is a shield that protects your network from malicious traffic. Sounds simple, but those who work with firewalls every day know the reality: An average firewall has thousands\u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n At its core, a firewall is a shield that protects your network from malicious traffic. Sounds simple, but those who work with firewalls every day know the reality: An average firewall has thousands of rules governing how traffic should be handled, many of which may be outdated, redundant, or contradictory. In fact, a Cybersecurity Insiders report revealed that 58% of organizations have more than 1,000 firewall rules<\/a>, but we know of customers with highly complex environments where their firewall rules number in the millions. Not only is this a complexity issue, but a security risk. Gartner asserted that misconfigurations would cause 99% of all firewall breaches<\/a> through 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s no surprise, then, that when we spoke to our customers, there were a few challenges we heard over and over: (1) Checking configuration details is hard, (2) Troubleshooting is hard, (3) Optimizing the ruleset is hard. So, when we got to work on our AI Assistant for Firewall, those were the three use cases we focused on: assist (policy identification and reporting), augment (troubleshooting) and automate (policy lifecycle management).<\/p>\n Built inside Cisco\u2019s cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (cdFMC) and leveraging the latest large language models (LLMs), we created a generative tool designed to simplify firewall management for both seasoned admins and novice users. Utilizing advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), it provides answers in seconds rather than forcing an administrator to spend their time sorting dependencies, network maps, and documentation. A change ticket that might have taken two hours to close in the past, can be resolved in a fraction of the time \u2014 we\u2019re talking minutes \u2014 thanks to the context-based AI.<\/p>\n Below are a few examples of the Cisco AI Assistant for Security in action.<\/p>\n Imagine this scenario: Someone from the SecOps team reaches out to the firewall admin because they\u2019ve noticed suspicious activity. It appears some data is being exfiltrated from SalesApp, representing a potential data breach. Going forward, SecOps wants all outbound traffic to be blocked from this application.<\/p>\n To start, the firewall admin wants to understand what policies are already in place for SalesApp. With the AI Assistant, the admin doesn\u2019t have to sort through thousands of existing rules manually, but instead, they can ask the AI Assistant and get the answer in seconds.<\/p>\n Now that they\u2019ve seen the existing policies in place, they can ask the AI Assistant to add a rule blocking outbound traffic. The AI Assistant recommends a rule, which can be approved before being implemented.<\/p>\n Next, let\u2019s imagine your firewall rule engine keeps restarting for an unknown reason. The assistant can detect this issue and recommend resolution steps \u2013 in this case, updating the Vulnerability Database (VDB). Not only does this eliminate the need to search through documentation or create a support ticket, but the Assistant is taking proactive actions.<\/p>\n Lastly, the policy analysis and optimization features built into the AI Assistant can find duplicates and suggest a course of action to help with policy hygiene. On average, our customers found that 29.7% of their rules need adjustment. For one customer, that equaled over 17,000 rules.\u00a0<\/p>\n Assuming an admin could manually find and resolve these issues within one hour at $56\/hr, this organization stands to save $971,040 over manual optimization efforts and 8.3 years of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n To provide the best quality experience for customers, we are also focused on optimizing the AI Assistant through user-provided feedback \u2014 helping the AI Assistant learn and improve over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n The AI assistant is more than just a convenience; it represents a paradigm shift in how we configure, manage, and ensure efficacy for firewalls \u2014 the true backbone of network security.<\/p>\n While this is the first instance of the AI Assistant for Security, it won\u2019t be the last. We are injecting Generative AI and unifying telemetry across all Cisco Security solutions to create a more effective experience and safeguard our customer\u2019s business.<\/p>\n The Cisco AI Assistant for Security will be Generally Available (GA) for our Firewall customers in the Spring of 2024 at no cost via the cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (FMC) and expanding to other management tools in the future. Learn more about how the AI Assistant for Security<\/a> works with our Firewall<\/a>.<\/p>\n We\u2019d love to hear what you think. Ask a Question, Comment Below, and Stay Connected with Cisco Security on social!<\/em><\/p>\n Cisco Security Social Channels<\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong>Facebook<\/a><\/strong>Twitter<\/a><\/strong>LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0Cisco’s context-based AI is changing the game for security teams. Learn how Cisco AI Assistant for Security can help resolve change tickets in minutes.\u00a0\u00a0Read More<\/a>\u00a0Cisco Blogs\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n At its core, a firewall is a shield that protects your network from malicious traffic. Sounds simple, but those who work with firewalls every day know the reality: An average firewall has thousands\u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n At its core, a firewall is a shield that protects your network from malicious traffic. Sounds simple, but those who work with firewalls every day know the reality: An average firewall has thousands of rules governing how traffic should be handled, many of which may be outdated, redundant, or contradictory. In fact, a Cybersecurity Insiders report revealed that 58% of organizations have more than 1,000 firewall rules<\/a>, but we know of customers with highly complex environments where their firewall rules number in the millions. Not only is this a complexity issue, but a security risk. Gartner asserted that misconfigurations would cause 99% of all firewall breaches<\/a> through 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s no surprise, then, that when we spoke to our customers, there were a few challenges we heard over and over: (1) Checking configuration details is hard, (2) Troubleshooting is hard, (3) Optimizing the ruleset is hard. So, when we got to work on our AI Assistant for Firewall, those were the three use cases we focused on: assist (policy identification and reporting), augment (troubleshooting) and automate (policy lifecycle management).<\/p>\n Built inside Cisco\u2019s cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (cdFMC) and leveraging the latest large language models (LLMs), we created a generative tool designed to simplify firewall management for both seasoned admins and novice users. Utilizing advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), it provides answers in seconds rather than forcing an administrator to spend their time sorting dependencies, network maps, and documentation. A change ticket that might have taken two hours to close in the past, can be resolved in a fraction of the time \u2014 we\u2019re talking minutes \u2014 thanks to the context-based AI.<\/p>\n Below are a few examples of the Cisco AI Assistant for Security in action.<\/p>\n Imagine this scenario: Someone from the SecOps team reaches out to the firewall admin because they\u2019ve noticed suspicious activity. It appears some data is being exfiltrated from SalesApp, representing a potential data breach. Going forward, SecOps wants all outbound traffic to be blocked from this application.<\/p>\n To start, the firewall admin wants to understand what policies are already in place for SalesApp. With the AI Assistant, the admin doesn\u2019t have to sort through thousands of existing rules manually, but instead, they can ask the AI Assistant and get the answer in seconds.<\/p>\n Now that they\u2019ve seen the existing policies in place, they can ask the AI Assistant to add a rule blocking outbound traffic. The AI Assistant recommends a rule, which can be approved before being implemented.<\/p>\n Next, let\u2019s imagine your firewall rule engine keeps restarting for an unknown reason. The assistant can detect this issue and recommend resolution steps \u2013 in this case, updating the Vulnerability Database (VDB). Not only does this eliminate the need to search through documentation or create a support ticket, but the Assistant is taking proactive actions.<\/p>\n Lastly, the policy analysis and optimization features built into the AI Assistant can find duplicates and suggest a course of action to help with policy hygiene. On average, our customers found that 29.7% of their rules need adjustment. For one customer, that equaled over 17,000 rules.\u00a0<\/p>\n Assuming an admin could manually find and resolve these issues within one hour at $56\/hr, this organization stands to save $971,040 over manual optimization efforts and 8.3 years of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n To provide the best quality experience for customers, we are also focused on optimizing the AI Assistant through user-provided feedback \u2014 helping the AI Assistant learn and improve over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n The AI assistant is more than just a convenience; it represents a paradigm shift in how we configure, manage, and ensure efficacy for firewalls \u2014 the true backbone of network security.<\/p>\n While this is the first instance of the AI Assistant for Security, it won\u2019t be the last. We are injecting Generative AI and unifying telemetry across all Cisco Security solutions to create a more effective experience and safeguard our customer\u2019s business.<\/p>\n The Cisco AI Assistant for Security will be Generally Available (GA) for our Firewall customers in the Spring of 2024 at no cost via the cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (FMC) and expanding to other management tools in the future. Learn more about how the AI Assistant for Security<\/a> works with our Firewall<\/a>.<\/p>\n We\u2019d love to hear what you think. Ask a Question, Comment Below, and Stay Connected with Cisco Security on social!<\/em><\/p>\n Cisco Security Social Channels<\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong>Facebook<\/a><\/strong>Twitter<\/a><\/strong>LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAssist policy identification and reporting<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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For one customer, that equaled over 17,000 rules.\u00a0<\/p>\nAssuming an admin could manually find and resolve these issues within one hour at $56\/hr, this organization stands to save $971,040 over manual optimization efforts and 8.3 years of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nOptimize through feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo provide the best quality experience for customers, we are also focused on optimizing the AI Assistant through user-provided feedback \u2014 helping the AI Assistant learn and improve over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nMore AI innovations ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe AI assistant is more than just a convenience; it represents a paradigm shift in how we configure, manage, and ensure efficacy for firewalls \u2014 the true backbone of network security.<\/p>\nWhile this is the first instance of the AI Assistant for Security, it won\u2019t be the last. We are injecting Generative AI and unifying telemetry across all Cisco Security solutions to create a more effective experience and safeguard our customer\u2019s business.<\/p>\nThe Cisco AI Assistant for Security will be Generally Available (GA) for our Firewall customers in the Spring of 2024 at no cost via the cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (FMC) and expanding to other management tools in the future. Learn more about how the AI Assistant for Security<\/a> works with our Firewall<\/a>.<\/p>\nWe\u2019d love to hear what you think. Ask a Question, Comment Below, and Stay Connected with Cisco Security on social!<\/em><\/p>\nCisco Security Social Channels<\/strong><\/p>\nInstagram<\/a><\/strong>Facebook<\/a><\/strong>Twitter<\/a><\/strong>LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\tShare\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShare:<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0\u00a0Cisco’s context-based AI is changing the game for security teams. Learn how Cisco AI Assistant for Security can help resolve change tickets in minutes.\u00a0\u00a0Read More<\/a>\u00a0Cisco Blogs\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\nAt its core, a firewall is a shield that protects your network from malicious traffic. Sounds simple, but those who work with firewalls every day know the reality: An average firewall has thousands\u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n\u200b<\/p>\nAt its core, a firewall is a shield that protects your network from malicious traffic. Sounds simple, but those who work with firewalls every day know the reality: An average firewall has thousands of rules governing how traffic should be handled, many of which may be outdated, redundant, or contradictory. In fact, a Cybersecurity Insiders report revealed that 58% of organizations have more than 1,000 firewall rules<\/a>, but we know of customers with highly complex environments where their firewall rules number in the millions. Not only is this a complexity issue, but a security risk. Gartner asserted that misconfigurations would cause 99% of all firewall breaches<\/a> through 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\nIt\u2019s no surprise, then, that when we spoke to our customers, there were a few challenges we heard over and over: (1) Checking configuration details is hard, (2) Troubleshooting is hard, (3) Optimizing the ruleset is hard. So, when we got to work on our AI Assistant for Firewall, those were the three use cases we focused on: assist (policy identification and reporting), augment (troubleshooting) and automate (policy lifecycle management).<\/p>\nBuilt inside Cisco\u2019s cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (cdFMC) and leveraging the latest large language models (LLMs), we created a generative tool designed to simplify firewall management for both seasoned admins and novice users. Utilizing advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), it provides answers in seconds rather than forcing an administrator to spend their time sorting dependencies, network maps, and documentation. A change ticket that might have taken two hours to close in the past, can be resolved in a fraction of the time \u2014 we\u2019re talking minutes \u2014 thanks to the context-based AI.<\/p>\nBelow are a few examples of the Cisco AI Assistant for Security in action.<\/p>\nAssist policy identification and reporting<\/strong><\/h2>\nImagine this scenario: Someone from the SecOps team reaches out to the firewall admin because they\u2019ve noticed suspicious activity. It appears some data is being exfiltrated from SalesApp, representing a potential data breach. 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Not only does this eliminate the need to search through documentation or create a support ticket, but the Assistant is taking proactive actions.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nAutomate policy lifecycle management<\/strong><\/h2>\nLastly, the policy analysis and optimization features built into the AI Assistant can find duplicates and suggest a course of action to help with policy hygiene. On average, our customers found that 29.7% of their rules need adjustment. 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We are injecting Generative AI and unifying telemetry across all Cisco Security solutions to create a more effective experience and safeguard our customer\u2019s business.<\/p>\nThe Cisco AI Assistant for Security will be Generally Available (GA) for our Firewall customers in the Spring of 2024 at no cost via the cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (FMC) and expanding to other management tools in the future. Learn more about how the AI Assistant for Security<\/a> works with our Firewall<\/a>.<\/p>\nWe\u2019d love to hear what you think. Ask a Question, Comment Below, and Stay Connected with Cisco Security on social!<\/em><\/p>\nCisco Security Social Channels<\/strong><\/p>\nInstagram<\/a><\/strong>Facebook<\/a><\/strong>Twitter<\/a><\/strong>LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\tShare<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShare:<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0\u00a0Cisco’s context-based AI is changing the game for security teams. 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Sounds simple, but those who work with firewalls every day know the reality: An average firewall has thousands\u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs \u200b At its core, a firewall is a shield that protects your network from malicious traffic. Sounds simple, but those who work with firewalls every day know the reality: An average firewall has thousands of rules governing how traffic should be handled, many of which may be outdated, redundant, or contradictory. In fact, a Cybersecurity Insiders report revealed that 58% of organizations have more than 1,000 firewall rules, but we know of customers with highly complex environments where their firewall rules number in the millions. Not only is this a complexity issue, but a security risk. Gartner asserted that misconfigurations would cause 99% of all firewall breaches through 2023.\u00a0 It\u2019s no surprise, then, that when we spoke to our customers, there were a few challenges we heard over and over: (1) Checking configuration details is hard, (2) Troubleshooting is hard, (3) Optimizing the ruleset is hard. So, when we got to work on our AI Assistant for Firewall, those were the three use cases we focused on: assist (policy identification and reporting), augment (troubleshooting) and automate (policy lifecycle management). Built inside Cisco\u2019s cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (cdFMC) and leveraging the latest large language models (LLMs), we created a generative tool designed to simplify firewall management for both seasoned admins and novice users. Utilizing advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), it provides answers in seconds rather than forcing an administrator to spend their time sorting dependencies, network maps, and documentation. A change ticket that might have taken two hours to close in the past, can be resolved in a fraction of the time \u2014 we\u2019re talking minutes \u2014 thanks to the context-based AI. Below are a few examples of the Cisco AI Assistant for Security in action. Assist policy identification and reporting Imagine this scenario: Someone from the SecOps team reaches out to the firewall admin because they\u2019ve noticed suspicious activity. It appears some data is being exfiltrated from SalesApp, representing a potential data breach. Going forward, SecOps wants all outbound traffic to be blocked from this application. To start, the firewall admin wants to understand what policies are already in place for SalesApp. With the AI Assistant, the admin doesn\u2019t have to sort through thousands of existing rules manually, but instead, they can ask the AI Assistant and get the answer in seconds. \u00a0 \u00a0 Now that they\u2019ve seen the existing policies in place, they can ask the AI Assistant to add a rule blocking outbound traffic. The AI Assistant recommends a rule, which can be approved before being implemented. \u00a0 \u00a0 Augment troubleshooting Next, let\u2019s imagine your firewall rule engine keeps restarting for an unknown reason. The assistant can detect this issue and recommend resolution steps \u2013 in this case, updating the Vulnerability Database (VDB). Not only does this eliminate the need to search through documentation or create a support ticket, but the Assistant is taking proactive actions. \u00a0 \u00a0 Automate policy lifecycle management Lastly, the policy analysis and optimization features built into the AI Assistant can find duplicates and suggest a course of action to help with policy hygiene. On average, our customers found that 29.7% of their rules need adjustment. For one customer, that equaled over 17,000 rules.\u00a0 Assuming an admin could manually find and resolve these issues within one hour at $56\/hr, this organization stands to save $971,040 over manual optimization efforts and 8.3 years of time. \u00a0 \u00a0 Optimize through feedback To provide the best quality experience for customers, we are also focused on optimizing the AI Assistant through user-provided feedback \u2014 helping the AI Assistant learn and improve over time.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 More AI innovations ahead The AI assistant is more than just a convenience; it represents a paradigm shift in how we configure, manage, and ensure efficacy for firewalls \u2014 the true backbone of network security. While this is the first instance of the AI Assistant for Security, it won\u2019t be the last. We are injecting Generative AI and unifying telemetry across all Cisco Security solutions to create a more effective experience and safeguard our customer\u2019s business. 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For one customer, that equaled over 17,000 rules.\u00a0<\/p>\nAssuming an admin could manually find and resolve these issues within one hour at $56\/hr, this organization stands to save $971,040 over manual optimization efforts and 8.3 years of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nOptimize through feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo provide the best quality experience for customers, we are also focused on optimizing the AI Assistant through user-provided feedback \u2014 helping the AI Assistant learn and improve over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nMore AI innovations ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe AI assistant is more than just a convenience; it represents a paradigm shift in how we configure, manage, and ensure efficacy for firewalls \u2014 the true backbone of network security.<\/p>\nWhile this is the first instance of the AI Assistant for Security, it won\u2019t be the last. We are injecting Generative AI and unifying telemetry across all Cisco Security solutions to create a more effective experience and safeguard our customer\u2019s business.<\/p>\nThe Cisco AI Assistant for Security will be Generally Available (GA) for our Firewall customers in the Spring of 2024 at no cost via the cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (FMC) and expanding to other management tools in the future. Learn more about how the AI Assistant for Security<\/a> works with our Firewall<\/a>.<\/p>\nWe\u2019d love to hear what you think. 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Gartner asserted that misconfigurations would cause 99% of all firewall breaches through 2023.\u00a0 It\u2019s no surprise, then, that when we spoke to our customers, there were a few challenges we heard over and over: (1) Checking configuration details is hard, (2) Troubleshooting is hard, (3) Optimizing the ruleset is hard. So, when we got to work on our AI Assistant for Firewall, those were the three use cases we focused on: assist (policy identification and reporting), augment (troubleshooting) and automate (policy lifecycle management). Built inside Cisco\u2019s cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (cdFMC) and leveraging the latest large language models (LLMs), we created a generative tool designed to simplify firewall management for both seasoned admins and novice users. Utilizing advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), it provides answers in seconds rather than forcing an administrator to spend their time sorting dependencies, network maps, and documentation. A change ticket that might have taken two hours to close in the past, can be resolved in a fraction of the time \u2014 we\u2019re talking minutes \u2014 thanks to the context-based AI. Below are a few examples of the Cisco AI Assistant for Security in action. Assist policy identification and reporting Imagine this scenario: Someone from the SecOps team reaches out to the firewall admin because they\u2019ve noticed suspicious activity. It appears some data is being exfiltrated from SalesApp, representing a potential data breach. Going forward, SecOps wants all outbound traffic to be blocked from this application. To start, the firewall admin wants to understand what policies are already in place for SalesApp. With the AI Assistant, the admin doesn\u2019t have to sort through thousands of existing rules manually, but instead, they can ask the AI Assistant and get the answer in seconds. \u00a0 \u00a0 Now that they\u2019ve seen the existing policies in place, they can ask the AI Assistant to add a rule blocking outbound traffic. The AI Assistant recommends a rule, which can be approved before being implemented. \u00a0 \u00a0 Augment troubleshooting Next, let\u2019s imagine your firewall rule engine keeps restarting for an unknown reason. The assistant can detect this issue and recommend resolution steps \u2013 in this case, updating the Vulnerability Database (VDB). Not only does this eliminate the need to search through documentation or create a support ticket, but the Assistant is taking proactive actions. \u00a0 \u00a0 Automate policy lifecycle management Lastly, the policy analysis and optimization features built into the AI Assistant can find duplicates and suggest a course of action to help with policy hygiene. On average, our customers found that 29.7% of their rules need adjustment. 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Gartner asserted that misconfigurations would cause 99% of all firewall breaches<\/a> through 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\nIt\u2019s no surprise, then, that when we spoke to our customers, there were a few challenges we heard over and over: (1) Checking configuration details is hard, (2) Troubleshooting is hard, (3) Optimizing the ruleset is hard. So, when we got to work on our AI Assistant for Firewall, those were the three use cases we focused on: assist (policy identification and reporting), augment (troubleshooting) and automate (policy lifecycle management).<\/p>\nBuilt inside Cisco\u2019s cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (cdFMC) and leveraging the latest large language models (LLMs), we created a generative tool designed to simplify firewall management for both seasoned admins and novice users. Utilizing advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), it provides answers in seconds rather than forcing an administrator to spend their time sorting dependencies, network maps, and documentation. A change ticket that might have taken two hours to close in the past, can be resolved in a fraction of the time \u2014 we\u2019re talking minutes \u2014 thanks to the context-based AI.<\/p>\nBelow are a few examples of the Cisco AI Assistant for Security in action.<\/p>\nAssist policy identification and reporting<\/strong><\/h2>\nImagine this scenario: Someone from the SecOps team reaches out to the firewall admin because they\u2019ve noticed suspicious activity. It appears some data is being exfiltrated from SalesApp, representing a potential data breach. Going forward, SecOps wants all outbound traffic to be blocked from this application.<\/p>\nTo start, the firewall admin wants to understand what policies are already in place for SalesApp. With the AI Assistant, the admin doesn\u2019t have to sort through thousands of existing rules manually, but instead, they can ask the AI Assistant and get the answer in seconds.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nNow that they\u2019ve seen the existing policies in place, they can ask the AI Assistant to add a rule blocking outbound traffic. The AI Assistant recommends a rule, which can be approved before being implemented.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nAugment troubleshooting<\/strong><\/h2>\nNext, let\u2019s imagine your firewall rule engine keeps restarting for an unknown reason. The assistant can detect this issue and recommend resolution steps \u2013 in this case, updating the Vulnerability Database (VDB). Not only does this eliminate the need to search through documentation or create a support ticket, but the Assistant is taking proactive actions.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nAutomate policy lifecycle management<\/strong><\/h2>\nLastly, the policy analysis and optimization features built into the AI Assistant can find duplicates and suggest a course of action to help with policy hygiene. On average, our customers found that 29.7% of their rules need adjustment. For one customer, that equaled over 17,000 rules.\u00a0<\/p>\nAssuming an admin could manually find and resolve these issues within one hour at $56\/hr, this organization stands to save $971,040 over manual optimization efforts and 8.3 years of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nOptimize through feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo provide the best quality experience for customers, we are also focused on optimizing the AI Assistant through user-provided feedback \u2014 helping the AI Assistant learn and improve over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nMore AI innovations ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe AI assistant is more than just a convenience; it represents a paradigm shift in how we configure, manage, and ensure efficacy for firewalls \u2014 the true backbone of network security.<\/p>\nWhile this is the first instance of the AI Assistant for Security, it won\u2019t be the last. 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Gartner asserted that misconfigurations would cause 99% of all firewall breaches<\/a> through 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\nIt\u2019s no surprise, then, that when we spoke to our customers, there were a few challenges we heard over and over: (1) Checking configuration details is hard, (2) Troubleshooting is hard, (3) Optimizing the ruleset is hard. So, when we got to work on our AI Assistant for Firewall, those were the three use cases we focused on: assist (policy identification and reporting), augment (troubleshooting) and automate (policy lifecycle management).<\/p>\nBuilt inside Cisco\u2019s cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (cdFMC) and leveraging the latest large language models (LLMs), we created a generative tool designed to simplify firewall management for both seasoned admins and novice users. 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Not only does this eliminate the need to search through documentation or create a support ticket, but the Assistant is taking proactive actions.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nAutomate policy lifecycle management<\/strong><\/h2>\nLastly, the policy analysis and optimization features built into the AI Assistant can find duplicates and suggest a course of action to help with policy hygiene. On average, our customers found that 29.7% of their rules need adjustment. For one customer, that equaled over 17,000 rules.\u00a0<\/p>\nAssuming an admin could manually find and resolve these issues within one hour at $56\/hr, this organization stands to save $971,040 over manual optimization efforts and 8.3 years of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nOptimize through feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo provide the best quality experience for customers, we are also focused on optimizing the AI Assistant through user-provided feedback \u2014 helping the AI Assistant learn and improve over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\nMore AI innovations ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe AI assistant is more than just a convenience; it represents a paradigm shift in how we configure, manage, and ensure efficacy for firewalls \u2014 the true backbone of network security.<\/p>\nWhile this is the first instance of the AI Assistant for Security, it won\u2019t be the last. 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Gartner asserted that misconfigurations would cause 99% of all firewall breaches through 2023.\u00a0 It\u2019s no surprise, then, that when we spoke to our customers, there were a few challenges we heard over and over: (1) Checking configuration details is hard, (2) Troubleshooting is hard, (3) Optimizing the ruleset is hard. So, when we got to work on our AI Assistant for Firewall, those were the three use cases we focused on: assist (policy identification and reporting), augment (troubleshooting) and automate (policy lifecycle management). Built inside Cisco\u2019s cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (cdFMC) and leveraging the latest large language models (LLMs), we created a generative tool designed to simplify firewall management for both seasoned admins and novice users. Utilizing advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), it provides answers in seconds rather than forcing an administrator to spend their time sorting dependencies, network maps, and documentation. A change ticket that might have taken two hours to close in the past, can be resolved in a fraction of the time \u2014 we\u2019re talking minutes \u2014 thanks to the context-based AI. Below are a few examples of the Cisco AI Assistant for Security in action. Assist policy identification and reporting Imagine this scenario: Someone from the SecOps team reaches out to the firewall admin because they\u2019ve noticed suspicious activity. It appears some data is being exfiltrated from SalesApp, representing a potential data breach. Going forward, SecOps wants all outbound traffic to be blocked from this application. To start, the firewall admin wants to understand what policies are already in place for SalesApp. With the AI Assistant, the admin doesn\u2019t have to sort through thousands of existing rules manually, but instead, they can ask the AI Assistant and get the answer in seconds. \u00a0 \u00a0 Now that they\u2019ve seen the existing policies in place, they can ask the AI Assistant to add a rule blocking outbound traffic. The AI Assistant recommends a rule, which can be approved before being implemented. \u00a0 \u00a0 Augment troubleshooting Next, let\u2019s imagine your firewall rule engine keeps restarting for an unknown reason. The assistant can detect this issue and recommend resolution steps \u2013 in this case, updating the Vulnerability Database (VDB). Not only does this eliminate the need to search through documentation or create a support ticket, but the Assistant is taking proactive actions. \u00a0 \u00a0 Automate policy lifecycle management Lastly, the policy analysis and optimization features built into the AI Assistant can find duplicates and suggest a course of action to help with policy hygiene. On average, our customers found that 29.7% of their rules need adjustment. 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