Cisco Bets on Security as Its AI Differentiator (opens in new tab)

As Cisco looks to stay relevant at the dawn of the AI era, CEO Chuck Robbins leaned into security during his Cisco Live US 2025 keynote. In particular, Robbins spoke of the need for integrated networking and security to support agentic AI--and to tie Cisco's portfolio to enterprises looking for an avuncular hand to help them manage the transition.