Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its security-first, AI-powered networking portfolio with the introduction of behavioral analytics-based network detection and response (NDR) capabilities from HPE Aruba Networking Central. This expansion comes as part of HPE’s ongoing commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
The latest development from HPE includes an extension of its cloud-based universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) approach to campus-based local area networks. This new local edge capability enables access control policies defined for the cloud to be directly applied to campuses and data centers, ensuring a seamless user experience and consistent enforcement regardless of a user’s location or connection method.
The NDR solution introduced by HPE leverages telemetry data from HPE Aruba Networking Central’s data lake to train and deploy AI models that monitor and detect unusual activity in vulnerable IoT devices. As IoT devices continue to play a critical role in supporting business processes, the need to detect changes in network traffic patterns, connection status, and device attributes indicative of compromise becomes increasingly essential.
Chief Security Officer of HPE Aruba Networking, Jon Green, highlighted the significance of securing IoT devices within the network to prevent them from serving as entry points for larger cyberattacks. Green emphasized the growing threat posed by unsecured IoT devices and the importance of addressing this observability blind spot to safeguard against potential network vulnerabilities.
In response to the rising security challenges faced by enterprises, HPE Aruba Networking aims to provide a single access control policy for both on-premises and off-premises application resources. This unified approach seeks to streamline security measures and reduce the complexity of overlapping controls, enabling organizations to strengthen their security posture effectively.
To further bolster threat response capabilities, HPE Aruba Networking Central integrates attack detection with new policy recommendations to preemptively protect against potential threats. By allowing teams to preview security policy changes before implementation, organizations can ensure that their network operations remain uninterrupted while enhancing their security defenses.
Industry analyst Maribel Lopez emphasized the critical role of AI-powered behavioral network detection and response, universal security policies, and edge-to-cloud enforcement in protecting users, devices, and applications from emerging threats. The continued evolution of AI assets across enterprises as potential targets for cyberattacks underscores the importance of implementing robust security measures to mitigate risks effectively.
The latest advancements from HPE Aruba Networking build upon the company’s previous security solutions unveiled at the RSA Conference, including AI-powered security observability and monitoring capabilities within HPE Aruba Networking Central. These innovations have garnered recognition for their contributions to bolstering cybersecurity defenses and have been named among the “Coolest Cybersecurity Products at RSAC 2024.”
HPE Aruba Networking Central and HPE Aruba Networking SSE will be showcased at Black Hat USA 2024, where attendees can explore the latest advancements in network security technology. In addition to network security solutions, HPE will also demonstrate secure compute management and Zerto rapid air-gapped recovery solutions to provide comprehensive protection against cyber threats like ransomware.
As a global edge-to-cloud company, Hewlett Packard Enterprise continues to lead the way in delivering innovative technology solutions that empower organizations to unlock the full potential of their data. With a focus on advancing outcomes and enabling new business models, HPE remains at the forefront of driving digital transformation and empowering customers to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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