Cisco Secure Workload (formerly Tetration) is a cloud workload protection platform that provides zero trust microsegmentation to stop threats from spreading across on-premises and cloud environments. It delivers continuous workload discovery, policy enforcement, and segmentation based on application dependencies and behavior. The platform offers a single pane of glass for visibility and control, enabling security teams to implement least-privilege access and reduce attack surface. With AI/ML-driven insights, it automates policy generation and compliance enforcement. Cisco Secure Workload integrates with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, as well as with Kubernetes and container platforms. It is designed for enterprises with complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments. AiDOOS enhances deployment and adoption by providing curated deployment services, integration support, and managed operations, ensuring organizations realize value faster and reduce operational overhead.
Challenges It Solves
Preventing lateral movement of threats across on-prem and cloud workloads
Implementing zero trust microsegmentation in dynamic environments
Gaining visibility into application dependencies and traffic flows
Automating security policy enforcement for compliance
Use Cases
Data Center Segmentation
Isolate critical applications and prevent east-west traffic from compromised workloads.
Cloud Workload Protection
Secure workloads in AWS, Azure, and GCP with consistent policy enforcement.
Security Compliance
Automate compliance checks and reporting for regulations like PCI DSS and HIPAA.
Pricing
Custom pricing — built for your team
Cisco Secure Workload (Tetration) pricing is tailored to your organisation's size, integrations, and requirements. AiDOOS generates your proposal instantly — scoped & ready in seconds.
💡 Pricing insight from reviewers: Cisco Secure Workload is typically priced based on the number of workloads, with enterprise contracts often negotiated; it is generally considered a premium-priced solution.
Key Features
Zero Trust Microsegmentation
Enforces least-privilege access between workloads automatically.
Continuous Workload Discovery
Automatically discovers all workloads and their interactions across environments.
AI/ML-driven Policy Recommendation
Uses machine learning to suggest segmentation policies based on behavioral patterns.
Multi-Cloud Support
Protects workloads across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premises data centers.
Compliance Dashboard
Provides compliance monitoring and reporting for standards like PCI DSS and HIPAA.
What Reviewers Say
What works well
Provides comprehensive zero trust microsegmentation to reduce attack surface.
Offers deep visibility into application dependencies and network flows.
Supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments including major cloud providers.
Common concerns
Can be complex to deploy and configure, requiring expert knowledge.
Licensing and cost structure may be higher compared to simpler alternatives.
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Enterprise Readiness
SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001
FIPS 140-2
Identity & Access
SSO✓ Okta, Ping Identity, Microsoft ADFS
RBAC✓ Role-based with custom roles
Audit Logs✓ 90-day retention
Data Security
At restAES-256
In transitTLS 1.2+
Key mgmtVendor-managed
SLA & Availability
Uptime SLA99.9%
RPO24h
RTO4h
Pen test—
Compliance & Portability
Data residencyUS, EU
Data export✓ CSV, JSON
Right to erasure✓ Supported
Integrations
AW
AWS
Integrates with AWS for workload discovery and enforcement of microsegmentation policies.
Native1-2 hours⇄ Bi-directional
AZ
Microsoft Azure
Integrates with Azure for workload visibility and policy enforcement.
Native1-2 hours⇄ Bi-directional
GC
Google Cloud Platform
Integrates with GCP for workload discovery and microsegmentation.
Native1-2 hours⇄ Bi-directional
AD
Active Directory
Integrates with Active Directory for identity-based segmentation and user context.
Native1-2 hours⇄ Bi-directional
PA
Palo Alto Networks
Integrates with Palo Alto Networks to share context and enhance threat detection.
Third_Party4+ hours
SP
Splunk
Integrates with Splunk for advanced security analytics and operational visibility.
Third_Party4+ hours
CI
Cisco ISE
Native integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine for policy enforcement and visibility.
Native1-2 hours⇄ Bi-directional
KU
Kubernetes
Integrates with Kubernetes for workload protection in containerized environments.
Deploy Cisco Secure Workload (Tetration) in 72 hours
AiDOOS handles setup, CRM integration, SSO config, and user provisioning. Your team goes live — not your IT department.
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Deployments
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Adoption rate
4.8/5
Post-deploy sat.
4-8 weeks
Time to value
Prerequisites
Existing Cisco account with Secure Workload license
Network access to workload endpoints
Administrator credentials for integration setup
Configuration Options
Agent-based or agentless deployment
Integration with cloud providers
Policy enforcement modes
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Cisco Secure Workload, formerly Tetration, is a security platform that provides zero trust microsegmentation to protect applications across on-prem and cloud environments. It uses continuous workload discovery and behavioral analytics to enforce security policies. AiDOOS can help deploy and configure it within 72 hours, ensuring your infrastructure is protected quickly and efficiently.
How does Cisco Secure Workload achieve microsegmentation?
It uses agents and/or network sensors to discover workload communication patterns, build a whitelist of allowed connections, and enforce policies at the network layer. This stops lateral movement of threats. AiDOOS experts can assist in fine-tuning policies for your environment.
Does Cisco Secure Workload support hybrid cloud deployments?
Yes, it supports on-premises data centers, private clouds, and major public clouds like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. AiDOOS pre-wires integrations with these platforms to simplify deployment.
What kind of reporting and analytics does Cisco Secure Workload provide?
It provides a centralized dashboard with visibility into application dependencies, traffic flows, and security incidents. It also offers compliance reporting. This enables security teams to make informed decisions.
Can Cisco Secure Workload integrate with existing SIEM tools?
Yes, it integrates with SIEM solutions like Splunk and Palo Alto Networks via its REST API and webhooks. AiDOOS can help set up these integrations to enhance your security operations.
How does deployment through AiDOOS work?
AiDOOS provides a verified deployment process with expert architects. You provide your cloud credentials and access, and AiDOOS handles the installation, configuration, and integration. typically completing the deployment within 72 hours and full value in 4-8 weeks.