Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has finalized the acquisition of Isovalent, a prominent player in the realm of open source cloud native networking and security. This acquisition signifies a significant stride in Cisco’s dedication to shaping the future of secure, multicloud networking.

Isovalent’s pioneering technologies are poised to become a cornerstone of Cisco’s Security Cloud vision. This vision encompasses an AI-driven, cloud-delivered, integrated security platform tailored to accommodate organizations of all sizes, delivering advanced protection against threats in the multicloud landscape.

The team at Isovalent has played a pivotal role in advancing open source technology, notably eBPF, and has spearheaded the development of cloud-native solutions such as Cilium and Tetragon. These advancements equip IT and platform engineering with robust networking capabilities and heightened visibility into cloud native interactions. Consequently, this facilitates seamless policy definition and enforcement across software-defined networks.