HÀ NỘI - Cisco, a leader in security and networking, has introduced Cisco AI Defense, a groundbreaking solution designed to safeguard AI applications as enterprises embrace AI transformation.

With AI evolving rapidly, existing security measures struggle to keep up with emerging threats. Cisco AI Defense ensures organisations can develop, deploy and secure AI confidently.

"Business and technology leaders can’t afford to sacrifice safety for speed when embracing AI,” said Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco.

"In a dynamic landscape where competition is fierce, speed decides the winners. Fused into the fabric of the network, Cisco AI Defense combines the unique ability to detect and protect against threats when developing and accessing AI applications without tradeoffs.”

According to Cisco’s 2024 AI Readiness Index, only 49 per cent of respondents in Việt Nam feel equipped to prevent unauthorised AI tampering.

As enterprises move beyond public datasets to proprietary AI models, security risks increase. AI applications span multiple models and cloud environments, with vulnerabilities emerging at different levels. Responsibility is spread across developers, end users, and vendors, making security even more complex.

AI Defense provides a comprehensive security layer that protects every user and application. It helps enterprises secure AI development by detecting shadow and sanctioned AI applications, validating models to prevent toxic or unintended outcomes, and continuously monitoring AI behaviour to safeguard against threats like prompt injection, denial of service, and data leaks.

As AI tools become more integrated into workflows, AI Defense also ensures that security teams can track usage, enforce access policies, and prevent proprietary data exposure.

Unlike security measures built into individual AI models, AI Defense offers unified protection across AI environments. It leverages Cisco Talos threat intelligence and machine learning to detect evolving risks. Seamlessly integrated into Cisco Security Cloud, it provides unparalleled visibility and control.

"The adoption of AI exposes companies to new risks that traditional cybersecurity solutions don't address," said Kent Noyes, Global Head of AI & Cyber Innovation at World Wide Technology.

"Cisco AI Defense represents a significant leap forward in AI security, providing full visibility of an enterprise's AI assets and protection against evolving threats."

Cisco AI Defense launches in March, reinforcing Cisco’s commitment to AI security. VNS