Using the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Augment Network Automation

Using the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Augment Network Automation

Talking to your Network Embarking on my journey as a network engineer nearly two decades ago, I was among the early adopters who recognized the transformative potential of network automation. In 2015, after attending Cisco Live in San Diego, I gained a new appreciation of the realm of the possible. Leveraging tools like Ansible and Cisco pyATS, I began to streamline processes and enhance efficiencies within network operations, setting a foundation for what would become…

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Enabling Network Engineering Skills in an AI World

Enabling Network Engineering Skills in an AI World

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a common buzzword, especially with the rise of Generative AI (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT, which can create entirely new data and human-like content. However, AI technology is nothing new. At Cisco Learning & Certifications, we have been providing training on predictive AI technology for years. Yet, in the short time since it came on the scene, GenAI (with its millions of practical use cases) has significantly accelerated adoption, increased data…

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GenAI will Transform B2B Interactions and Solutions in the Year Ahead with New Depth of Context and Control

GenAI will Transform B2B Interactions and Solutions in the Year Ahead with New Depth of Context and Control

Human-like interaction with B2B solutions, bespoke multimodal LLMs for better accuracy and precision, curated workflow automation via LAMs and customized B2B applications will become the norm as GenAI expands in the business sphere. With the rapid launch of new solutions powered by generative AI (GenAI), the business-to-business (B2B) landscape is being reshaped in front of our eyes. Many organizations have taken a cautious and meticulously planned approach to widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), however…

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The AI Threat Landscape: Tech Companies and Governments Must Unite Behind Cybersecurity in 2024

The AI Threat Landscape: Tech Companies and Governments Must Unite Behind Cybersecurity in 2024

Tech companies and governments will join forces to develop advanced AI detection systems, ensuring a safer online environment. Human ingenuity boosted by AI capabilities offers new pathways to address complex societal problems—such as more efficient agricultural production, medical research, and sustainable energy production. AI may even harness the power of networks at scale to finally tip the balance in favor of defenders over cyber threat actors. However, to realize this enticing vision, more work must…

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Diversifying the security workforce

Diversifying the security workforce

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Larry Whiteside, Jr., CISO at RegScale and Co-Founder and President at Cyversity, we discusses the importance of diversity within the security workforce, the challenges security leaders face during the hiring process and how critical mentorship is when it comes developing talent. “The reality is threat actors and our adversaries that are out there, and they don’t care about what someone looks like. They don’t care about what…

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Security and AI Innovation: Creating New Opportunities for Partner Growth

Security and AI Innovation: Creating New Opportunities for Partner Growth

I’m on the heels of another incredible week of Cisco events—this time with our customers and partners at Cisco Live EMEA. My main takeaways for partners: we’re driving new security opportunities for you and simplified, effective security for all. Let’s dive into it a bit more. New Security and AI Advancements It really hit home for me when I heard Jeetu Patel on stage talking about how we’ve had more innovations in Cisco Security in…

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Cisco Joins U.S. Department of Commerce Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety

Cisco Joins U.S. Department of Commerce Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety

Today, Cisco announced that it joined more than 200 of the nation’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) stakeholders to participate in a U.S. Department of Commerce initiative to support the development and deployment of trustworthy and safe AI. Established by the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) will bring together AI creators and users, academics, government and industry researchers, and civil society organizations to meet…

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Navigating the AI Frontier with Cisco

Navigating the AI Frontier with Cisco

Fresh from another impactful Cisco Live EMEA, the buzz around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniable. AI stands as a new frontier for businesses, a beacon of innovation in our swiftly evolving landscape. On Partner Day, I addressed a packed room of our partners, delving into Cisco’s decade-long journey with AI. Cisco’s expertise goes beyond deploying AI solutions at scale; it extends to our innovative AI-driven portfolio. Our approach to powering, connecting, securing, and observing AI…

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Unlock Rapid, Trusted Delivery of Generative AI Applications

Unlock Rapid, Trusted Delivery of Generative AI Applications

Generative AI (GenAI) innovation continues to move at an unprecedented pace, bringing powerful new use cases and possibilities. Global IT and security teams face increased pressure to realize the potential of this innovation for their organizations. Application developers, IT, and security teams are often left to develop GenAI solutions with do-it-yourself (DIY) and fragmented tools. Consequently, business stakeholders struggle to synchronize their efforts across multiple technology teams and ad hoc deployments. These inconsistencies slow delivery…

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Game on: Level up your AI knowledge with Cisco U.

Game on: Level up your AI knowledge with Cisco U.

I have been at Cisco many years and seen a few transformational events affect network engineers. After I first joined Cisco in 1998, IP telephony came on the scene and disrupted not only classical circuit-switched communications but those of us in networking as well.   More recently, automation, programmability, and software grabbed everyone’s attention, promising to upend the way we think about, design, and operate networks.  Today, you can’t go 10 feet (3 meters for those…

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