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Cisco AI Defense

byCisco Systems
in AI Security and Anomaly Detection
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

SENIOR SECURITY ENGINEER
50M - 250M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Real-Time Threat Detection Features Offset Complex Setup and Basic Reporting Tools”

4.0
Sep 4, 2025
One of the first things I noticed was how intuitive the user interface is. For a security platform that handles so much data, it’s surprisingly easy to navigate. The centralized dashboard offers a great at-a-glance overview of your entire network's health. Additionally, I've been impressed with how quickly it flags suspicious activities and how it suggests corrective actions.
OT SECURITY
500M - 1B USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

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

3.0
Sep 5, 2025
The platform fulfilled its main functions offering reliable performance and an intuitive interface

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+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.cisco.com

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Reviewer Insights for: Cisco AI Defense

Cisco AI Defense Likes & Dislikes

Like

User-friendly interface and near-real-time threat detection

Like

A combination of functionality and security, the product not only delivers on its promise but also incorporates measures that give me confidence.

Like

What i like most about the Robust Intellegence Platfrom is its ability to uncover and prevent AI-specific vulnerabilities before they cause real damage. The automated red teaming feature is particularly impressive-it simulates real attack vectors like jailbreaks, data leakge, and promt injection without requiring manual setup.

Dislike

The initial setup is quite complex and the dashboard customization is pretty limited. You might find yourself wishing for more detailed reports or dashboards.

Dislike

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

Dislike

1. UI/UX and Learning Curve The initial user experience can be a bit overwhelming, especially for teams that are new to AI Security. 2. Limited Advanced Analytic While the platform does a great job at detecting and mitigating risk, I found the analytics capabilities somewhat limited. 3. Integration Complexity (Outside Cisco Ecosystem) The integration is seamless within the Cisco ecosystem, but for teams using third-party tools or non-Cisco environments, additional effort is required to achieve full interoperability.

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Peer Discussions

Cisco AI Defense Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(13 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
77%
4 Star
15%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.3

Service & Support

4.7

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • SENIOR SECURITY ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Real-Time Threat Detection Features Offset Complex Setup and Basic Reporting Tools

    4.0
    Sep 4, 2025
    One of the first things I noticed was how intuitive the user interface is. For a security platform that handles so much data, it’s surprisingly easy to navigate. The centralized dashboard offers a great at-a-glance overview of your entire network's health. Additionally, I've been impressed with how quickly it flags suspicious activities and how it suggests corrective actions.
  • IT Associate
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Automated Red Teaming and AI Vulnerability Prevention Stand Out in Platform Use

    5.0
    Sep 4, 2025
    My experience with Cisco's Robust Intellegence Platform has been excellent. It provides complete lifecycle AI Security - from model validation to runtime protection
  • SOC MANAGER
    1B-10B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Automated Compliance Simplifies Governance And Reporting For Industry Security Standards

    5.0
    Sep 10, 2025
    Cisco's Robust Intelligence platform is a competent solution for securing and validating machine learning models. It effectively addresses critical vulnerabilities in the AI lifecycle, providing necessary tools for risk management.
  • DATA ANALYST
    1B-10B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Automated Safety Testing Enhances Security

    5.0
    Oct 1, 2025
    This addressed security and operational risk for our company by automating safety testing
  • NETWORK ENGINEER
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Robust Intelligence Platform Simplifies AI Model Risk Detection and Real-Time Alerts

    5.0
    Sep 8, 2025
    Robust Intelligence Platform is a powerful tool for organizations serious about ensuring the reliability, fairness and safety of their AI models.
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