Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Shadow AI: The silent threat to enterprise data security

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Shadow AI: The silent threat to enterprise data security

Just as IT departments have started to get a handle on shadow IT by setting policies for oversight and permissions on the use of applications, a new challenge has emerged — shadow AI. The rapid adoption of AI-powered workplace tools introduces an unprecedented level of risk.  While AI promises to supercharge employee productivity, the unsanctioned use of generative AI (GenAI) tools significantly increases the risk of data breaches. Organizations already struggling to get control of…

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Maximizing Impact with the Cisco 360 Partner Program Value Index

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Maximizing Impact with the Cisco 360 Partner Program Value Index

In today’s fast-evolving technology landscape, differentiation is key. That’s why Cisco is redefining how we measure and ultimately reward your impact with the new Partner Value Index. This groundbreaking approach, part of the new Cisco 360 Partner Program, establishes a new standard for recognizing the unique ways you drive value for customers.  A fresh perspective on value The Partner Value Index was created to highlight what makes your business unique. As Cisco’s strategy for working…

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Will deepfake threats undermine cybersecurity in 2025?

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Will deepfake threats undermine cybersecurity in 2025?

Deepfake technology is a new and unsettling reality. When embedded within phishing emails and collaboration chats, deepfakes represent a vicious and growing threat. To combat deepfakes, organizations urgently need to implement fresh approaches to both employee education and cybersecurity. To convey the gravitas of the situation, in February of 2024, a Singapore-based company lost $25 million due to deepfake impersonation of the firm’s CFO and other high-level executives. An employee mistakenly believed the deepfake ruse…

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Achieve Transformative Network Security With Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall

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Achieve Transformative Network Security With Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall

The need for a robust, and flexible network security architecture has never been more pressing. The distributed nature of modern applications, the complexity of networks, and the explosion of AI applications is preventing progress through complexity. As these hindering complexities shift and grow, our approach to security must evolve to meet them head-on. In the previous blog, we talked about our overall approach to zero trust with Universal ZTNA and Hybrid Mesh Firewall. At Cisco,…

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Cisco and Wiz Collaborate to Enhance Cloud Security: Tackling AI-Generating Threats in Complex IT Infrastructures

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Cisco and Wiz Collaborate to Enhance Cloud Security: Tackling AI-Generating Threats in Complex IT Infrastructures

A Growing Challenge in Cloud Security In today’s fast-paced digital world, enterprises face a new urgency in cloud security. AI-driven tools have drastically reduced the time it takes to develop exploit kits, from 15 days to under 5. However, enterprise teams often need over 60 days to patch vulnerabilities across varied environments. This leaves a significant gap where businesses are vulnerable to malicious actors. Cisco and Wiz: Better Together In response to this critical challenge,…

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Dangers of DeepSeek’s privacy policy: Data risks in the age of AI

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Dangers of DeepSeek’s privacy policy: Data risks in the age of AI

As AI technologies rapidly evolve and become more integrated into our daily lives, data privacy concerns have never been more urgent. Case in point: The newly popular AI tool DeepSeek. Behind the convenience the tool provides lies a privacy policy that should be a cause for pause for anyone who values their personal security. DeepSeek’s privacy policy openly states that the wide array of user data they collect goes to servers in China. This alone…

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Economic stress was the leading cause of project delays in 2024

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Economic stress was the leading cause of project delays in 2024

Genetec shared the results of their 2025 State of the Physical Security Report, including hybrid-cloud security, artificial intelligence (AI), and staff concerns. According to the report, 43% of end users envision hybrid deployments as their preferred approach within the next five years, compared to 18% favoring fully cloud-based implementations and 17% planning to remain fully on-premises. This preference for hybrid-cloud is echoed by consultants and channel partners, with 66% of consultants planning to recommend hybrid…

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Rev Up to Recert: Harness the Skills to Power AI Infrastructure

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Rev Up to Recert: Harness the Skills to Power AI Infrastructure

It’s official—the race to build AI-ready skills is on. I’m thrilled to announce that the latest round of Rev Up to Recert is now available: Starting today, you have 45 days of FREE access to our new AI Solutions on Cisco Infrastructure Essentials | DCAIE Learning Path in Cisco U. Rev Up to Recert: AI AI Solutions on Cisco Infrastructure Essentials | DCAIE Learn and earn 34 CE credits (in 34 hours) | Available February…

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Unlocking New Partner Opportunities: Cisco Choice Pay for AI, WiFi-7, and Hybrid Work

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Unlocking New Partner Opportunities: Cisco Choice Pay for AI, WiFi-7, and Hybrid Work

As partners navigate growing customer demand for AI capabilities, next-gen connectivity, and hybrid work solutions, flexible payment options have become crucial for winning deals. Today, we’re excited to highlight how Cisco Choice Pay drives value for enterprises investing in AI infrastructure, WiFi-7, and workforce collaboration tools. It also enables partners to accelerate customer adoption of transformative technologies while maintaining healthy business margins. Partner Opportunity For Empowering AI-Driven Infrastructure Adoption AI requires robust compute power, scalable…

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Six AI Predictions For 2025 That Will Reshape How We Think About Enterprise Technology

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Six AI Predictions For 2025 That Will Reshape How We Think About Enterprise Technology

The technology industry stands at an inflection point where brute force is giving way to precision, and scale is yielding to sophistication. As we look toward 2025, the first wave of AI adoption—characterized by massive GPU clusters and sprawling implementations—is evolving into something more transformative. This evolution isn’t just about technology; it’s about fundamentally rethinking how we innovate, secure, deploy, and scale AI solutions. The winners in this new landscape won’t be determined by the…

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