Cisco's new network uses machine learning to detect threats in encrypted data TheINQUIRER

CISCO HAS HAILED its new network, as a "significant breakthrough" thanks to its ability to detect malware in encrypted traffic. The company says that this is'one of the most significant breakthroughs in enterprise networking', and that the new network can anticipate actions, stop security threats and continues to evolve and learn. Rather than manually entering lines of code, Cisco says that IT managers can automate policy to translate their business intent. "By building a more intuitive network, we are creating an intelligent platform with unmatched security for today and for the future that propels businesses forward," said Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins at a launch event this week. AI, in the form of Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA), uses Cisco's Talos threat intelligence to detect known attack signatures in all traffic, including encrypted data.