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Cisco AI Defense

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4.7

Overview

Product Information on Cisco AI Defense

Updated 29th January 2026

What is Cisco AI Defense?

Cisco AI Defense is an end-to-end security solution for enterprises building AI applications and agents. Its capabilities span the complete AI lifecycle, from development through deployment, enabling businesses to innovate confidently. AI Defense inventories AI assets across distributed environments, automatically tests components like models and MCP servers to uncover vulnerabilities, and provides real-time guardrails to protect AI applications against runtime threats. Leveraging Cisco’s threat intelligence and deep network-level insight, AI Defense provides security coverage purpose-built for AI.

Cisco AI Defense Pricing

Cisco AI Defense is priced according to number of AI applications protected, usage, and deployment model. Advanced support and services are available as well.

Overall experience with Cisco AI Defense

Vp, It Security And Risk Management
50M - 250M USD, Banking
FAVORABLE

“Control AI adoption without slowing down business processes”

4.0
Jun 22, 2026
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OT SECURITY
500M - 1B USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Platform Provides Reliability and Security but Documentation Remains Difficult to Navigate”

3.0
Sep 5, 2025
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 8th February 2024

Cisco is a company that specializes in networking technologies, particularly Internet Protocol (IP)-based solutions. It was established in 1984 by a group of computer scientists from Stanford University. As of today, Cisco has a global workforce, continuing to innovate in various fields, notably in routing and switching. Adding to its core business, the company also delves into emerging technologies including home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security features, storage area networking, and wireless technology. Moreover, Cisco extends its expertise to offer a sweeping range of services such as technical support and advanced services. The company sells its products and services on an enterprise level, to commercial businesses, service providers, and end-users.

Company Details

Updated 25th June 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Parent Company
Cisco
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

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Cisco AI Defense Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(16 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
75%
4 Star
19%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
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Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Vp, It Security And Risk Management
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Control AI adoption without slowing down business processes

    4.0
    Jun 22, 2026
    Ciaco AI Defense was created to fill a gap caused by the rapid and sudden adoption of AI technologies. It does this by detecting unauthorized AI applications, validating models to identify anomalous components, and implementing safety guardrails to prevent unexpected responses during AI application runtime.
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  • Vp, It Security And Risk Management
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Control AI adoption without slowing down business processes

    4.0
    Jun 22, 2026
    Ciaco AI Defense was created to fill a gap caused by the rapid and sudden adoption of AI technologies. It does this by detecting unauthorized AI applications, validating models to identify anomalous components, and implementing safety guardrails to prevent unexpected responses during AI application runtime.
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Reviewer Insights for: Cisco AI Defense

Cisco AI Defense Likes & Dislikes

Like

The goal is not to slow down AI adoption in companies but to control its adoption. The identification of shadow AI and the ability to create network-integrated security policies are its best features.

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Like

The goal is not to slow down AI adoption in companies but to control its adoption. The identification of shadow AI and the ability to create network-integrated security policies are its best features.

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Like

The goal is not to slow down AI adoption in companies but to control its adoption. The identification of shadow AI and the ability to create network-integrated security policies are its best features.

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Dislike

The documentation and some features are powerful but its hard to understand how to use them correctly.

Dislike

The documentation and some features are powerful but its hard to understand how to use them correctly.

Dislike

The documentation and some features are powerful but its hard to understand how to use them correctly.