Cisco has launched a new AI-powered platform designed to help businesses and governments manage and protect critical IT infrastructure as cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated. The announcement reflects the growing role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity and enterprise technology.
Called Cloud Control, the platform enables organisations to build, deploy and manage AI agents that can monitor networks, detect threats and respond to cyberattacks automatically. Cisco says the technology is designed to help security teams operate at machine speed as hackers increasingly use AI tools to carry out attacks.
The company believes traditional security approaches are no longer sufficient in an era where cybercriminals can use AI agents to scan systems, identify vulnerabilities and launch attacks at scale. By using AI-powered defenders, businesses can automate many routine security tasks and respond more quickly to emerging threats.
Cisco executives said the platform marks a shift from human-scale cybersecurity operations to machine-scale defence. The AI agents can continuously monitor infrastructure, analyse suspicious activity and take action to neutralise threats before they cause significant damage.
To support the development of these AI agents, Cisco is integrating AI coding tools into the platform, beginning with OpenAI’s Codex. The company also plans to launch a marketplace later this year where third-party developers can offer AI-powered applications and security tools.
Initially available in North America, the platform is expected to become an important part of Cisco’s broader AI and cybersecurity strategy. The company has been investing heavily in technologies that help organisations secure increasingly complex digital environments.
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