Cisco Launches AI Defense: A Safety Net for Artificial Intelligence Projects
In today’s fast-paced digital world, Cisco Systems Inc. has stepped up to tackle some pressing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) with the launch of Cisco AI Defense. This innovative solution is designed to safeguard enterprises as they navigate the risky terrain of AI project development, protecting against misuse of tools, data leaks, and emerging sophisticated threats.
Bridging the Gap in AI Security
As AI technology advances, so too do the security challenges that come with it. Cisco recognizes that existing security measures often fall short, leaving enterprises vulnerable. The rise of in-house model training further amplifies these risks, especially when sensitive proprietary data is involved. Cisco AI Defense addresses this knowledge gap and helps businesses approach AI application development and deployment with confidence.
Tackling Two Major Risks
Cisco’s AI Defense is particularly focused on mitigating two critical risks in the enterprise AI landscape:
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Developing Secure AI Applications: To ensure that AI applications are built with security in mind, this service offers tools such as application discovery, automated model validation, and runtime security. These components work collaboratively to protect against vulnerabilities, safeguard model behavior, and fend off threats like prompt injection and data leaks.
- Securing Access to AI Applications: In an era where shadow AI tools can pop up unnoticed, visibility is key. AI Defense empowers organizations with the ability to oversee both sanctioned and unsanctioned AI tools, enforce access controls, and shield sensitive data. This comprehensive approach helps prevent data leaks and maintain compliance in an ever-evolving cyberscape.
Consistency Across Platforms
What sets Cisco AI Defense apart is its provision of consistent cross-platform controls for a multimodel environment. Unlike typical model-specific safety measures, this solution is designed to adapt and evolve, backed by machine learning and threat intelligence from Cisco Talos. This means businesses can rest assured their AI security is not only robust but also responsive to new and emerging threats—right down to enriched alerts for Splunk users.
Voices from the Experts
Jeetu Patel, Cisco’s executive vice president and chief product officer, emphasizes the necessity of integrating safety into the AI development process. "Business and technology leaders can’t afford to sacrifice safety for speed when embracing AI," he said. “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.”
Availability
So when can organizations dive into this new layer of protection? Cisco AI Defense is set to roll out to both existing and new users starting in March. This means that enterprises will soon have the tools necessary to tackle AI’s unique challenges head-on.
Conclusion
In summary, Cisco’s AI Defense is primed to be a game-changer in the realm of enterprise AI security. With a focus on building secure applications and managing access to AI tools, this initiative addresses the very real fears surrounding AI misuse and data security in today’s digital landscape.
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