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, common provisioning, identity and access management, and a data bus that connects the configuration, logs, and alerts across the Security Cloud. Today, it brings together the management of Cisco Firewall (ASA and FTD), Multicloud Defense, and Hypershield, with the intent to expand these capabilities to additional security products going forward. AI is baked in from the start, going beyond AI assistants to proactively optimize policies, configurations, and to find and troubleshoot issues.
Q. How will Security Cloud Control protect my network?
A. Cisco Security Cloud Control enhances your network security with centralized management, real-time visibility across security solutions, and AI-driven automation. These capabilities optimize policies, streamline operations, and ensure consistent protection across both on-premises and cloud environments. With a unified approach, it simplifies scalability, deployment, and strengthens your overall security posture and operational efficiency.
Q. What outcomes can I expect from the new AI features in Security Cloud Control?
A. Security Cloud Control delivers AI Operations (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 Cisco firewalls using Security Cloud Control?
A. Yes, you can manage Cisco 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, mid-sized companies, and large enterprises.
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. Did Security Cloud Control replace Cisco Defense Orchestrator?
A. Yes, Security Cloud Control encompasses the functionalities formerly provided by Cisco Defense Orchestrator.
Q. Can on-premises Firewall Management Center (FMC) customers benefit from Security Cloud Control?
A. Existing FMC customers can create a Security Cloud Control tenant at no additional cost to utilize cloud assist features, including the policy analyzer and optimizer, in addition to the AI Assistant for Cisco Secure Firewall.
Q. How is Security Cloud Control priced?
A. Security Cloud Control is 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. To get the most accurate and up-to-date pricing information, contact your Cisco sales representative or certified Cisco partner.
Q. How does 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. For more information, please visit the
Cisco Trust Center.
Q. What deployment options are available for Security Cloud Control?
A. Security Cloud Control is offered as a cloud-based service, allowing for rapid deployment and minimal on-premises infrastructure.
Q. Where is Security Cloud Control hosted?
A. Currently, Security Cloud Control has instances in the U.S., Germany, Japan, Australia, and India.
Q. What kind of support can I expect with Security Cloud Control?
Q. Is Security Cloud Control currently available?
A. Security Cloud Control for Cisco Firewall (ASA and FTD), Multicloud Defense, and Hypershield, is currently available as of 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. They can provide you with more information, arrange a demo, guide you through the purchasing and implementation process, and help you begin a
free trial to explore the benefits firsthand.
Q. Where can I find more information about Security Cloud Control?
A. You can find more information about Security Cloud Control on our
official product page or by reaching out to your Cisco account representative.