Networking hardware giant Cisco has unveiled a solution to protect against security threats during AI transformation within enterprises.
The solution called Cisco AI Defense is designed to safeguard against the misuse of AI tools, data leakage, and increasingly sophisticated threats, which existing security solutions are not equipped to handle.
According to Cisco, as AI technology advances, new safety concerns and security threats are emerging at an unprecedented speed which existing security solutions are unprepared to protect against.
"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.
"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.”
Cisco says AI security challenges are new and complex, with AI applications being multi-model and multi-cloud.
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"Vulnerabilities can occur at model or app level, while responsibility lies with different owners including developers, end users and vendors," Cisco says.
"As enterprises move beyond public data and begin training models on proprietary data, the risks only grow."
AI Defense addresses two urgent risks: developing and deploying secure AI applications; and securing access to AI applications.
"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."