ExColo CTD (Cisco Cyber Threat Defense) Solution
The Cisco Cyber Threat Defense Solution delivers broad visibility into the most dangerous and stealthy network threats by providing ubiquitous threat detection within the interior of the network. Leveraging the Lancope StealthWatch systems in conjunction with the Cisco ISE solution companies are able to quickly and effectively remediate potential threats.
Combining traffic analysis (Lancope) with user context (Cisco ISE) provides unparalleled visibility of the network.
Cisco Cyber Threat Defense Solution provides visibility into these threats by identifying suspicious network traffic patterns within the network interior thus giving security analysts the contextual information necessary to discern the level of threat these suspicious patterns represent.
“Combining the network visibility of Lancope’s StealthWatch with Cisco’s robust infrastructure presents a powerful partnership for cyber threat defense,”
Properly deploying these solutions requires a deep understanding of all components involved to ensure a complete, fully operational and usable system. ExColo is unique as we are experts in Cisco security and network solutions as well as THE experts for the Lancope StealthWatch solution. As a longtime partner of both Lancope and Cisco we have deeply established relationships which allow us to provide customers with a reliable and trusted partner for the deployment of the Cisco Cyber Threat Defense solution.
ExColo works directly with customers and other Cisco Partners for the deployment of the Cisco Cyber Threat Defense solution.
Who Needs Cyber Threat Defense?
Not every organization needs the same level of threat detection, but if you're running a network with more than 50 users, handling sensitive customer data, or operating in a regulated industry like healthcare, finance, or government, you need something better than a firewall and a prayer. CTD is especially valuable for organizations that have already experienced a breach or near-miss — because once you've been inside a remediation effort, you never want to go through it again.
We also see strong CTD adoption among companies that are growing fast and whose security posture hasn't kept pace with their infrastructure. If your network has grown through acquisitions, cloud migrations, or rapid headcount increases, there are almost certainly visibility gaps that an attacker could exploit before you even know they're there.
How ExColo Delivers CTD
We don't parachute in, deploy some software, and disappear. Our CTD engagements follow a structured process:
- Discovery & Assessment — We map your network, identify traffic flows, and pinpoint where visibility gaps exist today.
- Architecture Design — We design the right CTD deployment for your environment — on-premises, cloud, or hybrid.
- Deployment & Integration — We deploy the solution and integrate it with your existing security stack, including Cisco ISE and firewall platforms.
- Tuning & Baselining — We tune detection policies to reduce false positives and establish a behavioral baseline for your network.
- Handoff & Training — Your team gets trained on the platform so they can use it confidently, not just stare at dashboards.
What CTD Actually Catches
Traditional perimeter tools are good at stopping known bad traffic at the edge. CTD is designed to catch what gets through — or what was already inside. Common detections include:
- Lateral movement — Attackers moving from a compromised endpoint toward higher-value targets like domain controllers or file servers. This is exactly the behavior that turned the SolarWinds breach from a single compromise into a catastrophic event.
- Command-and-control (C2) callbacks — Malware phoning home to attacker infrastructure, even over encrypted channels.
- Data exfiltration — Unusual outbound data volumes or connections to suspicious destinations.
- Compromised credentials — Accounts behaving anomalously — logging in from unexpected locations, accessing systems they've never touched before.
Ready to Get Visibility Into Your Network?
Most organizations don't know what's moving across their network until something goes wrong. A network security evaluation is the fastest way to find out where you stand — and what CTD could catch in your specific environment. Contact us to schedule a free consultation.