This work package provides organisations with expert guidance to design, assess, and implement a Cisco SAFE‑aligned cloud security architecture, integrating:
Cisco SAFE Security Architecture (modular, threat‑centric, domain‑based)
Cisco Zero Trust Architecture (Workforce, Workload, Workplace)
Cisco SecureX / Cisco XDR
Cisco Secure Firewall, Umbrella, Duo, ISE, ThousandEyes
Cisco Multicloud Defense (cloud firewalling & segmentation)
Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs)
The service ensures hybrid and multicloud environments are secure, resilient, compliant, and operationally mature, enabling organisations to modernise safely across AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Alibaba Cloud, and on‑prem Cisco estates.
Assess the organisation’s environment against Cisco SAFE architectural domains.
Develop a SAFE‑aligned Cloud Security Reference Architecture.
Strengthen identity, network, workload, data, and operational security.
Improve monitoring, detection, and automated response capabilities.
Establish governance, policies, and continuous assurance processes.
Cisco SAFE Security Assessment & Remediation Roadmap.
SAFE‑aligned Cloud Security Reference Architecture blueprint.
Hardened identity, network, data, and workload controls.
Updated governance, policies, and operational processes.
A multi‑phase Cisco SAFE security transformation roadmap.
Cisco SAFE breaks the enterprise into modular security domains. Your work package aligns to each domain.
SAFE‑aligned governance model for hybrid/multicloud.
Policy development and harmonisation across cloud and on‑prem.
Compliance mapping (ISO, NIST, CIS, PCI, HIPAA, MLPS).
Cloud risk assessment and threat modelling.
Integration of Cisco SecureX as a unified security fabric.
SAFE Governance Framework
Policy & Standards Pack
Security Baseline & Compliance Mapping
Zero Trust Workforce identity design using Cisco Duo MFA, Passwordless, SSO.
Network access control using Cisco ISE (802.1X, posture, segmentation).
Privileged Access Management integration.
Identity governance for cloud workloads.
Identity & Access Hardening Pack
Zero Trust Workforce Architecture
ISE Policy & Segmentation Blueprint
Secure campus, branch, and remote access architecture.
SD‑WAN security integration (Cisco SD‑WAN / Viptela / Meraki).
Zero Trust network segmentation using ISE + TrustSec + SGTs.
Cloud‑edge security using Cisco Umbrella SIG.
Firewall architecture using Cisco Secure Firewall (FTD/ASA).
SAFE Network Security Architecture
Zero Trust Workplace Segmentation Design
Firewall & Umbrella Configuration Blueprint
Multicloud network security using Cisco Multicloud Defense.
Cloud workload protection across AWS, Azure, GCP.
Cloud firewalling, micro‑segmentation, and east‑west inspection.
Cloud posture management and policy enforcement.
Multicloud Security Architecture Blueprint
Cloud Firewall & Segmentation Pack
Cloud Policy Enforcement Framework
API security and gateway integration.
Secure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline integration.
Container and Kubernetes security (Cisco Secure Cloud Native).
Runtime protection and vulnerability scanning.
Application & Workload Security Pack
DevSecOps Integration Guide
API & Workload Trust Architecture
Data classification and sensitivity‑based access.
Encryption, tokenisation, and key management.
DLP and insider threat controls (Cisco Umbrella + Secure Endpoint).
Data governance across cloud and on‑prem.
Data Protection & Governance Framework
Encryption & Key Management Design
DLP & Insider Risk Controls Pack
SIEM/SOAR/XDR integration using Cisco SecureX & Cisco XDR.
Endpoint detection using Cisco Secure Endpoint.
Network detection using Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch).
Automated remediation using SecureX orchestration.
Incident response playbooks.
Monitoring & Telemetry Strategy
Detection Engineering Use Case Library
Cisco Incident Response Playbook Pack
Multi‑region and multicloud resilience patterns.
Backup, disaster recovery, and failover design.
ThousandEyes digital experience monitoring.
Post‑incident review and continuous improvement.
Resilience & Continuity Framework
Multicloud Resilience Architecture
Continuous Improvement Model
Duo MFA, Passwordless, SSO
ISE NAC, posture, segmentation
Zero Trust Workforce
SD‑WAN, Umbrella SIG
Secure Firewall, TrustSec, SGTs
Zero Trust Workplace
Cisco Multicloud Defense
Cloud firewalling & segmentation
Cloud posture management
Classification, encryption, tokenisation
DLP & insider risk controls
Secure data access governance
API security
Kubernetes & container security
DevSecOps integration
Cisco XDR, SecureX
Secure Endpoint, Stealthwatch
Automated remediation
Cisco SAFE Architecture Assessment Report
SAFE Cloud Security Reference Architecture Blueprint
Identity, Network & Data Hardening Packs
Monitoring, Detection & Automation Design Pack
Governance & Operating Model Framework
Executive Summary & Board‑Level Presentation
Cisco Zero Trust Landing Zone
Secure DevOps / DevSecOps Integration Guide
Continuous Cisco Security Monitoring Service
Multicloud Security Architecture
Compliance Accelerator (ISO, NIST, CIS, PCI, HIPAA)
Initiation & Discovery
Cisco SAFE Architecture Review
Architecture & Policy Design
Identity, Network & Data Hardening
Monitoring & Automation Integration
Governance & Capability Uplift
Optional: Continuous Cisco SAFE Security Assurance
Lead Cisco Security Architect
Zero Trust Architect
Identity & Access Specialist
Cloud Network Engineer
DevSecOps & Workload Security Specialist
Governance & Compliance Analyst
Project Manager
Fixed‑price for assessment, architecture, and governance phases.
Time & materials for engineering and integration.
Subscription/retainer for continuous Cisco SAFE security assurance.
Identity sprawl → Duo + ISE governance.
Cloud misconfigurations → Multicloud Defense + IaC.
Network complexity → SD‑WAN + TrustSec simplification.
Operational resistance → training & clear operating models.
Tool sprawl → consolidation into Cisco SecureX fabric.