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Cisco Deepens Security Channel Partnership via Microsoft Marketplace
Summary
Cisco leverages Microsoft Azure Marketplace and new Security Store with Resale Enabled Offers to streamline security solution procurement. Partnership focuses on Isovalent for cloud/Kubernetes and AI Defense solutions, deeply integrated with Microsoft Entra and Defender XDR.
Key Takeaways
Cisco expands partnership with Microsoft via Azure Marketplace and new Security Store, enabling partners to resell Cisco security solutions globally using REO model. Aims to leverage projected $163B cloud market spend by 2030 and simplify customer procurement.
Solutions include: Isovalent platform for cloud/Kubernetes (scalable network policy enforcement) and AI Defense (AI asset discovery, detection with model red teaming/supply chain protection, runtime protection). Deeply integrated with Microsoft Entra and Defender XDR for unified visibility/response.
Solutions include: Isovalent platform for cloud/Kubernetes (scalable network policy enforcement) and AI Defense (AI asset discovery, detection with model red teaming/supply chain protection, runtime protection). Deeply integrated with Microsoft Entra and Defender XDR for unified visibility/response.
Why It Matters
This strengthens Cisco-Microsoft ecosystem lock-in, potentially intensifying platform competition in cloud-native security and influencing enterprise procurement and integrated security architectures....