Securing AI: Strategies for Success with Cisco's President and CPO Jeetu Patel

Summary In this conversation, Maribel Lopez and Jeetu Patel discuss the transformative potential of AI in business, the challenges organizations face in adopting AI, and the importance of security in AI applications. They explore the need for visibility, validation, and guardrails in securing AI, the rise of specialized AI models, and the future of AI agents in automating workflows. Patel emphasizes Cisco's commitment to innovation and the urgency for companies to embrace AI to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving landscape. Takeaways ● AI is transforming business strategies across industries. ● CEOs are optimistic about AI but feel unprepared. ● Security practitioners face significant staffing shortages. ● AI can both complicate and simplify security challenges. ● Organizations must secure AI models and use AI for defense. ● Visibility, validation, and guardrails are essential for AI security. ● Specialized AI models can be more effective and cost-efficient. ● AI agents will enhance productivity and workflow automation. ● Cisco is innovating rapidly and operating like a startup. ● Companies must embrace AI to thrive in the future. Chapters 00:00 The Exciting Intersection of AI and Business 02:47 Challenges in AI Adoption and Security 06:34 Securing AI: Visibility, Validation, and Guardrails 12:47 The Rise of Specialized AI Models 18:00 The Future of AI Agents and Automation 25:31 Cisco's Transformation and Innovation 31:10 Embracing AI: A Call to Action Follow us at: Jeetu Patel https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeetupatel/ Maribel Lopez https://www.linkedin.com/in/maribellopez/