85% test AI agents, but only 5% use them; Cisco adds security

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-24T03:56:21+00:00

Cisco has launched security innovations for the "agentic AI" workforce, addressing trust and security gaps as only 5% of enterprises have implemented AI agents. Key offerings include Zero Trust Access, AI Defense: Explorer Edition, DefenseClaw framework, and Splunk enhancements.

NodeGuardian

2026-03-24 03:56:21

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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has introduced a new suite of security innovations designed to secure the emerging “agentic AI” workforce, where software agents perform actions rather than just answer questions. While a recent Cisco survey shows 85% of enterprises are experimenting with AI agents, only 5% have moved them into production, highlighting a gap in trust and security. Cisco’s new offerings include Zero Trust Access for AI agents, the AI Defense: Explorer Edition for self-service red teaming, the open-source DefenseClaw framework with NVIDIA OpenShell integration, and Splunk enhancements to accelerate detection and response for Security Operations Centers (SOCs).

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