Hybrid Mesh Firewall: Architecture, Design & Best Practices

As organizations accelerate their adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient. Modern enterprises require consistent policy enforcement, deep visibility, and scalable protection across on-premises data centers, public clouds, remote users, and distributed applications.

Join Cisco for an in-depth workshop on Hybrid Mesh Firewall (HMF) - a modern architectural approach that delivers unified security across hybrid IT environments. This session will explore how Cisco’s security portfolio enables distributed enforcement with centralized policy management, helping organizations simplify operations while strengthening security posture.

During this workshop, participants will learn:

• The evolution from traditional firewalls to Hybrid Mesh Firewall architecture

• Key design principles for securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments

• How to achieve consistent policy enforcement across on-prem and cloud workloads

• Best practices for securing east-west traffic and implementing microsegmentation

• Policy orchestration and unified visibility with Cisco security solutions

• Aligning Hybrid Mesh Firewall with Zero Trust and Secure Access strategies