PWW

Portfolio AI Insights

pww.comCisco Systems, Inc. - Special Call - SEHK:4333

SEHK:4333

Dave Lewis [Executives] 💬

Certainly! Below is a detailed summary of the statements made by Dave Lewis during the Cisco Systems, Inc. Special Call on March 6, 2024:

  1. Introduction:

    • Thanks everyone for attending the webinar.
    • Introduces himself as Dave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO at Cisco Systems, with 30 years of experience in security.

  2. Introduction of Guest Speaker:

    • Introduces Allie Mellen, a principal analyst at Forrester, covering security operations, nation-state threats, automation, and machine learning.
    • Highlights Allie's background, including her work at MIT, her engineering consultancy, and her experience as a hacker.
    • Expresses excitement about sharing the stage with Allie.

  3. Bill Belichick Analogy:

    • Compares the departure of Bill Belichick, the coach of the New England Patriots, to the challenges faced in security, particularly with XDR.
    • Draws parallels between Belichick’s inability to adapt and the need for visibility and tools in security, similar to Tom Brady leaving the Patriots.

  4. Discussion on XDR:

    • Asks Allie to explain the evolution from EDR to XDR and how it will develop in the future.
    • Notes the importance of understanding the practical implications of XDR beyond just the acronym.

  5. Technology Advancements in XDR:

    • Asks Allie about the technology advancements in XDR that will be a focus for the coming year, given the evolving nature of attacks.

  6. Generative AI in Security:

    • Agrees with Allie on the importance of generative AI in security, highlighting its potential to prioritize alerts and improve analyst efficiency.
    • Mentions the catalytic effect of ChatGPT in generating interest in AI and its applications in security.

  7. Consolidation of Tools:

    • Shares personal experiences with the challenges of managing multiple logging and monitoring solutions, leading to high maintenance costs.
    • Asks Allie about the potential of XDR to help organizations consolidate tools and reduce costs.

  8. Data Silos and Visibility:

    • Discusses the issue of data silos and how XDR could help connect disparate data sources, improving visibility and aiding organizational planning.
    • Asks Allie about the benefits of tearing down artificial silos between groups within an organization.

  9. Prebuilt Integrations:

    • Asks Allie about the importance of prebuilt integrations for third-party tools in XDR solutions.
    • Emphasizes the need for open and connected solutions that can work with existing tools in an organization.

  10. Forensic Analysis:

    • Shifts the discussion to the forensic capabilities of XDR, asking Allie how it can improve forensic analysis of incidents.

  11. Cost Perspective:

    • Raises the issue of cost, asking Allie how XDR can help improve the cost-benefit for CISOs, particularly in smaller organizations.

  12. Best Value of XDR:

    • Asks Allie about the types of cyber threats that are best addressed by XDR and where its value is most significant.

  13. Handling Data Complexity:

    • Asks Allie how XDR handles the complexity of large volumes of data in modern enterprises.

  14. Compliance Facilitation:

    • Discusses the role of XDR in facilitating compliance with data protection and privacy regulations globally.

  15. Advice for Organizations:

    • Asks Allie for advice for organizations considering adopting XDR, focusing on how to understand and realize its value proposition.

  16. Future of XDR:

    • Asks Allie about the future of XDR, particularly in relation to its competition with SIEM and SOAR solutions.

  17. Closing Remarks:

    • Thanks Allie for her participation and the audience for attending the webinar.

    • Hands over to another speaker to conclude the event.

Mark Watts [Executives] 💬

Mark Watts, identified as the Webex producer for the Cisco Systems, Inc. special call on March 6, 2024, made the following statements during the transcript:

  1. Opening Remarks

    • Greeted attendees and welcomed them to the webinar titled "Top Recommendations for your XDR Program in 2024."
    • Provided instructions regarding the muting of microphones and encouraged participants to use the Q&A panel for questions.
    • Mentioned that at the end of the session, a survey would automatically appear in attendees' browsers and requested that they complete it.

  2. Housekeeping Notes

    • Covered housekeeping notes, including the automatic muting of microphones and the use of the Q&A panel for questions.
    • Instructed attendees to click "continue" to complete the survey that would pop up at the end of the session.

  3. Introduction of Gio Tan

    • Passed the session over to Gio Tan, the Cybersecurity Marketing Manager of APAC, after completing the housekeeping notes.

  4. Closing Remarks

    • Thanked everyone for attending the event and expressed hope that they found it informative.

    • Reminded attendees to complete the confidential survey that would be posted in the chat panel and would also pop up in their browsers upon exiting.

    • Concluded the session by thanking attendees for joining and wishing them a great day.

Gio Tan [Cybersecurity Marketing Manager of APAC] 💬

Gio Tan, the Cybersecurity Marketing Manager of APAC, made the following remarks during the special call:

  1. Introduction and Context Setting:

    • Gio Tan welcomed everyone to the webinar.
    • He acknowledged the pressures faced by security leaders and posed questions about how to keep organizations secure while staying aware of new and emerging trends.
    • Gio Tan asked how a tool like XDR fits into a broader security strategy.

  2. Expert Introduction:

    • Introduced Allie Mellen, Principal Analyst at Forrester, and Dave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO at Cisco Security, as experts who would share insights on XDR.
    • Mentioned that Allie Mellen and Dave Lewis would discuss how XDR can increase ROI across multiple security tools and support security teams, as well as how generative AI can bolster security strategies.

  3. Session Format:

    • Gio Tan informed attendees that the session was prerecorded to ensure a good webinar experience.
    • He encouraged attendees to submit questions via the Q&A tool, assuring that experts would be available to answer them.

Here is a detailed summary of Gio Tan's remarks:

  • Welcome and Context:

    • "Hi, everyone. Welcome to today's webinar. Thanks for being here with us."
    • "So our security leaders are under constant pressure today. So how do you actually keep your organization secure while making sure that you are seeing a breadth of new and emerging trends?"
    • "And how does the tool like XDR fit into your broader security strategy?"

  • Introducing Experts:

    • "So Allie Mellen, our principal analyst at Forrester; as well as Dave Lewis, our Global Advisory CISO at Cisco Security, will be here to share with us more on their insights and how XDR can increase your ROI across multiple security tools and support your security teams and how generative AI can bolster your security strategy."

  • Session Logistics:

    • "So this session has been prerecorded ahead of time to ensure a good webinar experience for all."

    • "So in a few moments' time, Mark will play the recording. But if you have any questions, do drop it in the Q&A tool, and our experts will be here to help answer that."

Feedback