Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins and Splunk CEO Gary Steele discuss the rise of AI in cybersecurity and the recent acquisition deal. They explore the impact of AI on security, revenue synergies post-collaboration, and future opportunities for value creation and innovation.
AI is crucial for cybersecurity defense against advanced threats.
Cisco-Splunk partnership enhances network visibility for robust security solutions.
Deep dives
Enhancing Security Through AI Integration with Splunk
Cisco is bolstering its AI capabilities by betting big on Splunk, aiming to enhance security measures for its customers. Chuck Robbins emphasizes the importance of utilizing AI to both defend against and counteract increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The acquisition of Splunk enables Cisco to accelerate innovation and provide improved security posture solutions.
Unlocking End-to-End Network Visibility for Enhanced Security
The collaboration between Splunk and Cisco facilitates end-to-end network visibility, empowering companies to detect and thwart lateral network movements crucial for countering threat actors. This partnership uniquely positions to deliver exceptional value through digital resilience and operational continuity, leveraging network data insights for comprehensive security solutions.
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins and Gary Steele, CEO of Splunk, discusses the rise of AI in cybersecurity, completing the deal to buy Splunk and how both companies are being integrated. They spoke to Bloomberg's Alix Steel and Romaine Bostick.