Lee Peterson
VP of Product Management for Secure WAN at Cisco, responsible for Secure WAN and Cisco Unified Branch product strategy and automation/AI initiatives for branch networking.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 40min
NAN111: Automation, AI, and the Future of Branch Networking: Inside Cisco Unified Branch (Sponsored)
In this discussion, Lee Peterson, VP of Product Management for Secure WAN at Cisco, shares insights on automating and securing branch networks. He defines the unique characteristics of branch networks and addresses deployment challenges like staffing and reliability. Lee explores the evolution towards self-optimizing branches with AI and closed-loop automation. He emphasizes the importance of Cisco Validated Designs for efficient rollouts. Additionally, Lee highlights how AI can enhance operational efficiency and preemptively address network issues.
Jan 21, 2026 • 40min
NAN111: Automation, AI, and the Future of Branch Networking: Inside Cisco Unified Branch (Sponsored)
Lee Peterson, VP of Product Management for Secure WAN at Cisco, leads product strategy for Cisco Unified Branch and secure WAN. He defines the modern branch, explores scaling with automation and security, outlines closed-loop AI for remediation, describes Branch as Code and validated designs, and highlights vertical needs and new skills like network prompt engineering.
