New Delhi: Cisco and NVIDIA have introduced a new AI infrastructure model that integrates security at every layer, addressing concerns over AI-driven cyber threats. The companies unveiled the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, aiming to simplify and protect enterprise AI deployments.
Security-First AI Infrastructure
The collaboration builds on a broader partnership between Cisco and NVIDIA, announced last month. The Cisco Secure AI Factory model incorporates security from applications to workloads and infrastructure, tackling emerging threats in AI environments. Key security solutions include:
Cisco AI Defense for monitoring AI applications and protecting against vulnerabilities.
Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall for securing AI infrastructure and enforcing zero-trust security.
Cisco Hypershield for workload protection and threat mitigation without manual patching.
Addressing AI Cybersecurity Risks
As enterprises increasingly rely on AI for critical operations, concerns over AI-specific cyber risks have grown. A recent Cisco State of AI Security report identified multiple AI-related threat vectors and legislative challenges. Cisco and NVIDIA’s solution aims to offer enterprises a standardized security framework to navigate these risks effectively.
Flexible Deployment Options
Cisco and NVIDIA will provide two main deployment models for enterprises:
Pre-configured solutions using Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric AI and NVIDIA technology for easier implementation.
Customizable modular components allowing enterprises to build AI security solutions tailored to their existing infrastructure.
The partnership also integrates networking and storage from industry leaders like Pure Storage, Hitachi Vantara, NetApp, and VAST Data. By embedding security into AI systems from the ground up, the companies seek to provide enterprises with a scalable and resilient AI architecture, addressing both immediate cybersecurity threats and long-term operational challenges.
