Cisco Security from the Network Outward

What if your network infrastructure could help defend itself against cyberattacks—even before a software vulnerability is permanently patched? In the premiere episode of Cisco Security from the Network Outward, we explore how eBPF, Tetragon, and Cisco Live Protect are changing the way we think about protecting network infrastructure. We'll break down how eBPF enables programmable capabilities within the Linux kernel, how Tetragon uses those capabilities for runtime security and observability, and how Cisco Live Protect brings targeted vulnerability mitigation to supported Cisco Smart Switches. In this episode, you'll discover: eBPF explained: What it is, how it works, and why it's becoming an important technology in modern cybersecurity. Inside Tetragon: How runtime observability and enforcement help identify and control potentially malicious behavior. Cisco Live Protect: How CVE-specific Shields can help mitigate supported vulnerabilities while organizations prepare permanent software updates. Monitor versus Enforce: Why observing suspicious behavior is different from actively blocking it. The bigger picture: How these technologies fit into Cisco's evolving approach to integrating security directly into network infrastructure. Whether you're a network engineer, cybersecurity professional, solutions architect, or Cisco partner, this episode provides a practical foundation for understanding how security is moving deeper into the network. Coming up next: We'll take a closer look at what actually happens when an attacker attempts to exploit a vulnerability protected by a Cisco Live Protect Shield. Cisco Security from the Network Outward is an independent educational podcast and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cisco Systems.