Unlocking the Future: How AI Networks Can Overcome U.S. Connectivity Challenges 

Unlocking the Future: How AI Networks Can Overcome U.S. Connectivity Challenges 

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of our daily lives, companies like Cisco are leading the charge in developing AI-driven solutions. Policymakers, meanwhile, are grappling with how to keep up, particularly as businesses integrate AI into their products and services. At Cisco, we see the benefits of AI-enabled networks every day – from helping our customers with proper equipment setup and detecting service disruptions to preventing and mitigating security intrusions. That’s why Cisco…

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AI-Powered Networks Can Enable Europe's Digital Ambitions

AI-Powered Networks Can Enable Europe's Digital Ambitions

The European Union (EU) is at a pivotal moment in its digital journey. With several legislative proposals from the European Commission—namely the Digital Networks Act, the AI and Cloud Development Act, and the revision of the 2030 Digital Decade targets—the bloc is set to shape its AI and connectivity landscape for years to come. AI’s role in communications networks is central to this shift. To explore its impact, Cisco supported Analysys Mason to deliver a…

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The future of security operations depends on AI agents, not LLMs

The future of security operations depends on AI agents, not LLMs

What are AI agents? “Is it an Agent, or just a Program?” is a widely cited paper which has seen more than 5,000 citations, highlighting the complexity of this intuitive question. Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig, in their well-regarded AI textbook titled “Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach,” define an agent as “anything that can be viewed as perceiving its environment through sensors and acting upon that environment through actuators.” For example, a wall thermostat measures…

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Cisco Introduces the State of AI Security Report for 2025: Key Developments, Trends, and Predictions in AI Security

Cisco Introduces the State of AI Security Report for 2025: Key Developments, Trends, and Predictions in AI Security

As one of the defining technologies of this century, artificial intelligence (AI) seems to witness daily advancements with new entrants to the field, technological breakthroughs, and creative and innovative applications. The landscape for AI security shares the same breakneck pace with streams of newly proposed legislation, novel vulnerability discoveries, and emerging threat vectors. While the speed of change is exciting, it creates practical barriers for enterprise AI adoption. As our Cisco 2024 AI Readiness Index…

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Enhancing Day 2 Operations with Cisco Compute and Red Hat Ansible Automation

Enhancing Day 2 Operations with Cisco Compute and Red Hat Ansible Automation

Cisco Live Amsterdam concluded with significant announcements from Cisco, focusing on AI, Application Modernization, and Security. Whether you joined us in person or virtually, I hope you found the event insightful. As part of the Cisco Live program, I had the pleasure of unveiling new integrated solutions developed in collaboration with Red Hat, leveraging their OpenShift Virtualization and Ansible Automation Platform. The partnership between Cisco and Red Hat has been longstanding. Last year we announced…

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The fundamentals of cybersecurity in the age of AI

The fundamentals of cybersecurity in the age of AI

As we advance into 2025, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. While discussions around AI’s potential to revolutionize security teams are omnipresent, it’s crucial not to lose sight of the foundational elements that underpin effective cybersecurity. Among these fundamentals, Identity and Access Management (IAM) remains a cornerstone, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access sensitive information and resources. This article explores the core principles of cybersecurity, emphasizing the vital role of…

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Building Your AI Services Practice: Transforming Collaboration in the Age of Intelligence

Building Your AI Services Practice: Transforming Collaboration in the Age of Intelligence

The AI Revolution: Transforming Business Communication We stand at the threshold of what I believe is one of the most significant transformations in the history of business communications. Artificial intelligence isn’t merely enhancing our collaboration tools – it’s fundamentally reimagining how we connect, communicate, and create value together. For our Cisco Collaboration partners, this moment represents both an extraordinary opportunity and a strategic imperative. AI isn’t just transforming collaboration—it’s redefining it. The real question is:…

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The future of enterprise protection: Integrated data security platforms

The future of enterprise protection: Integrated data security platforms

Less than five years ago, one would have been hard-pressed to find information on Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). Today, it is a central pillar of modern cybersecurity strategies. The growth of DSPM from a relatively new technology to a must-have capability of the cybersecurity landscape reflects the growing need for organizations to protect and control their data in the face of increasing complexity in the cloud and the broadening use of AI in the…

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API attacks surge due to rise in AI

API attacks surge due to rise in AI

According to a recent report by Kong, 25% of respondents have encountered AI-enhanced security threats related to APIs or LLMs, with 75% of respondents expressing serious concern about AI-enhanced attacks in the future. While 85% say they’re confident in their organization’s security capabilities, 55% of respondents cited they’ve experienced an API security incident in the past year, highlighting a notable disconnect.  While 92% of respondents say they are taking measures to counter AI-enhanced attacks and…

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88% of security teams are reaching or exceeding performance goals

88% of security teams are reaching or exceeding performance goals

A survey from Tines reveals that 88% of security teams are reaching or exceeding performance goals. This is despite limited staff and greater workloads, as 60% of security teams contain less than 10 people and 72% of workers report increased workloads from the previous year. Furthermore, 72% of security leaders can perform their role without working extended hours, and 83% report having a healthy work-life balance. This survey consulted more than 900 security decision makers…

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