Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO) is a cloud-based security management platform that simplifies the administration of distributed Cisco security environments. It provides centralised visibility and control of security policies across Cisco Secure Firewall ASA, Secure Firewall Threat Defense, Cisco Meraki MX, Cisco IOS devices, cloud security services and AWS security groups.
Centralised Security Management and Automation
CDO helps network and security teams maintain consistent security policies across hybrid environments through automated onboarding, bulk configuration updates and policy synchronisation. Advanced tools, including packet flow analysis, help identify access issues, policy conflicts and configuration errors, improving troubleshooting efficiency.
Scalable Cloud-Based Security Operations
Designed for modern enterprise networks, Cisco Defense Orchestrator supports large-scale device management with role-based access control, reporting integrations and detailed audit tracking. The platform also includes cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center capabilities, enabling simplified management of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense deployments and supporting migration from on-premises management solutions.
With open API support and cloud scalability, CDO enables organisations to strengthen their security posture, improve operational efficiency and maintain consistent protection across complex multi-site and hybrid infrastructures.
