Cisco Launches AI Security Platform and Quantum-Safe Roadmap

Cisco Systems (CSCO) has launched Cloud Control, an AI-focused platform that unifies management and security across its networking and security products. The company also introduced Live Protect, a real-time runtime security offering aimed at protecting applications and workloads as they operate. Cisco expanded its quantum-safe security initiatives, outlining a roadmap to bring quantum-resistant protections across its core portfolio. New collaborations with NetApp focus on secure AI.

The Product

Cloud Control provides a unified view and centralized management for network security, simplifying operations and reducing complexity. Live Protect is a real-time solution that monitors and protects applications from threats during runtime without impacting performance.

Pricing and Availability

Cisco has not yet disclosed pricing or exact availability dates. These products are expected to be available in the second half of the current fiscal year.

Competition

Cisco faces competition from companies like Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike in AI security, and from IBM and Google in quantum security. However, Cisco's focus on integrating security with network infrastructure may provide a competitive edge.

Potential Impact on the Company

These launches are part of Cisco's strategy to transition from a hardware networking provider to a software and security company. These products are expected to boost revenue in the security segment, one of Cisco's fastest-growing areas.