- Cisco (CSCO, Financial) introduces groundbreaking security innovations for the AI era at Cisco Live 2025.
- Key advancements include new firewall hardware, zero trust solutions, and enhanced Splunk integrations.
- These innovations aim to safeguard AI workloads and enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
At Cisco Live 2025, Cisco Systems (CSCO) unveiled a series of significant security innovations designed to address the challenges posed by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence. As AI continues to revolutionize the tech industry, Cisco’s focus is on protecting AI workloads and defending against AI-driven cyber threats.
Among the announcements, Cisco introduced enhancements to its Hybrid Mesh Firewall portfolio, which now includes the Secure Firewall 6100 Series, offering 200 Gbps per rack unit. Additionally, the Secure Firewall 200 Series boasts a 3x price-performance improvement, making it a cost-effective choice for enterprises.
The company has also advanced its Universal Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, aiming to simplify identity-driven access for users, devices, and AI agents. This approach supports seamless secure connectivity while enhancing visibility across hybrid environments.
Further bolstering its security offerings, Cisco has expanded its enforcement capabilities and introduced multi-vendor segmentation policies through its Security Cloud Control platform. These developments are intended to streamline policy management and enhance security visibility.
In collaboration with Splunk, Cisco announced deeper integrations that unify data across platforms, thus enhancing threat detection and response efficiencies. These integrations are a key component in Cisco's strategy to provide security teams with cutting-edge tools to combat sophisticated cyber threats.
With innovations like the introduction of Duo Identity and Access Management for passwordless authentication, Cisco is paving the way for enterprises to effectively implement zero trust architectures, crucial for protecting digital assets in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
