Cisco Fortifys AI Security With Robust Intelligence Acquisition

Cisco has announced in a blog post that it plans to acquire Robust Intelligence, a company at the forefront of AI security solutions.

Robust Intelligence’s purpose-built platform offers robust protection for AI models throughout their lifecycle, from development to production.

Through advanced automation and risk mitigation, Robust Intelligence empowers organizations to securely deploy AI applications while adhering to industry and regulatory standards.

AI and security go hand in hand
The 2024 Cisco AI Readiness Index already showed that companies are increasingly aware AI will significantly impact IT infrastructure and security.

The rapid evolution of enterprise AI demands robust security measures. Traditional security tools often fall short in addressing the unique challenges posed by AI, creating a pressing need for specialized solutions.

Cisco Security Cloud: The Future of AI Security
Cisco has long recognized the critical intersection of AI and security. Our vision for the Cisco Security Cloud centers on leveraging the power of AI to simplify security, enhance user experiences, and proactively defend against emerging threats. With unparalleled expertise in all things where the network meets security, we’re committed to empowering customers on their AI journey, wherever they happen to be.

Cisco’s vision is to leverage the power of AI to simplify security, enhance user experiences, and proactively defend against emerging threats. The acquisition of Robust Intelligence is an important step in this direction. By combining the expertise of both companies, Cisco can better empower customers on their AI journey.

How does this acquisition benefit the organizations?
• Enhanced AI Security: Robust Intelligence solutions enable organizations to better protect their AI applications and models from a wide range of attacks.

• Accelerated Innovation: The combined expertise of Cisco and Robust Intelligence will drive rapid innovation in AI security.
• Simplified Operations: Robust Intelligence’s focus on automated model assessment and proactive AI risk mitigation aligns seamlessly with the Cisco Security Cloud. This unified approach will allow customers to secure their network, AI applications, and users all in one place.