Product launch
Cisco launches Foundry platform for LLM security hypothesis verification
Platform uses 'evidence gate' validation with demonstrated applications on Langflow, MLflow, and PyGoat.
Source: the company's website
Where they stand
A large incumbent, followed for news but not rated on the map, because its size does not compare with the specialists'.
No. 14 in this week's Top 40 with large incumbents, up 1 from last week. Highest place 14, 3 weeks on the chart. See the chart.
Latest developments
Product launch
Cisco introduces Project Quarry for standardized agent defense language
The initiative creates standardized detection language for defending against threats targeting autonomous AI agents.
Product launch
Cisco’s Privileged Infrastructure Access ties admin and AI agent privileges to the task
Cisco launched Privileged Infrastructure Access, granting administrators and AI agents temporary, task-specific privileges for network infrastructure work. The product addresses security risks from excessive standing access on routers and switches.
Source: siliconangle.com
Partnership
Cisco AI Defense integrates with Workday Agent Passport
The integration is now in Early Access, providing verifiable identity and security documentation for enterprise AI agents.
Source: the company's website
Product launch
Cisco launches DefenseClaw for physical AI security
Extends AI security governance to robots, drones, factory equipment and building systems.
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