Modern threats are fast‑moving, complex, and increasingly targeted. Defenders need intelligence that is accurate, timely, and operational — not just more data.
Cisco Talos
From insight to action — security intelligence you can rely on
Threat intelligence that strengthens your security
Talos is Cisco’s threat intelligence organisation, bringing together researchers, analysts, engineers, and incident responders.
Talos works continuously to identify, analyse, and mitigate cyber threats - helping organisations across EMEA reduce risk and respond with confidence.
Talos intelligence underpins all Cisco security technologies, providing the insight required to protect users, data, and infrastructure across networks, endpoints, email, cloud, and applications.
886B
security events/day
~9M
emails blocked/hour
~2000
new samples/minute
~2000
domains blocked/second
Why Cisco?
Global visibility at scale
Threat intelligence derived from one of the world’s largest security telemetry ecosystems, spanning web, email, endpoint, network, and cloud environments.
Intelligence that is actionable
Talos research is converted into detections, protections, and controls that are embedded directly into Cisco security solutions.
A coordinated response to threats
When new attacks emerge, Talos enables rapid, consistent updates across Cisco technologies, supporting a collective defence approach.
What Talos provides
Threat Intelligence Services
Snort® intrusion prevention
Reputation and indicators
Cisco Talos Incident Response (Talos IR)
Cisco Talos Incident Response provides expert support before, during, and after a security incident. The team combines deep technical expertise with Talos threat intelligence to help organisations contain incidents, minimise impact, and strengthen resilience.
Talos IR services include:
Emergency incident response
Rapid global support for active security incidents, including ransomware, data breaches, and advanced attacks.
Incident response retainers
Priority access to responders and intelligence when time is critical.
Proactive readiness services
Incident response planning, tabletop exercises, compromise assessments, and customised intelligence to help organisations prepare effectively.
Talos IR works in vendor‑agnostic environments and alongside existing security teams, tools, and processes.
And the best part?
Talos intelligence is embedded across the Cisco Secure portfolio, enabling consistent protection and visibility across:
