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Cisco Demonstrates Unified S/NOC with Agentic AI for Autonomous Security Operations at MWC 2026
At MWC 2026, Cisco operated a unified Security and Network Operations Center (S/NOC), demonstrating seamless integration across its Security Cloud, XDR, and Splunk platforms. The core innovation was the use of a beta Agentic AI to generate "Instant Attack Storyboards" for triage and investigation, with automated workflows bridging incidents to Splunk Enterprise Security for deeper threat hunting.
Cisco Deploys Unified SOC/NOC Platform at MWC, Highlighting Data Layer Convergence and Edge Engineering
At MWC 2026, Cisco leveraged Splunk Cloud as the central platform to integrate telemetry from multiple sources including Secure Access, XDR, Firewall 6160, and Meraki, rapidly building a unified SOC and NOC operational view. This case demonstrates the ability to ensure reliable data ingestion in complex, high-traffic environments through a well-designed edge data pipeline (RSYSLOG + Splunk Heavy Forwarder), enabling fast correlation analysis between network and security events.
Cisco Expands AI Security Architecture and Launches Partner Incentive Program
Cisco launched new solutions for AI agent security, expanding AI Defense to protect AI application supply chain and model integrity, and introducing SASE for Agentic AI with automated detection and access control. The company also added AgenticOps autonomous remediation in Security Cloud Control and enhanced identity security with Duo for Active Directory.
Cisco Defines Security Architecture for Agentic AI Era with Expanded AI Defense and SASE Capabilities
Cisco announced major updates to its AI Defense solution, adding AI supply chain governance and runtime protections to mitigate risks of agentic AI compromise. Concurrently, Cisco SASE introduced AI traffic detection and optimization capabilities to ensure secure and reliable agentic workflows. These developments reflect Cisco's strategic focus on converging AI security with networking architectures.
Cisco Launches AI Infrastructure Chip and AgenticOps Platform to Strengthen Unified Architecture Strategy
Cisco introduced Silicon One G300 chip and AgenticOps platform to optimize AI cluster network performance and job completion time, while simplifying hybrid cloud operations via unified Nexus One management plane. Its updated AI Defense solution focuses on AI supply chain governance and runtime protection.
Cisco Establishes AgenticOps as Core IT Operating Model for AI Era
Cisco expands AgenticOps operating model across its full portfolio, covering networking, security and observability. Powered by Deep Network Model and cross-domain telemetry, it enables intelligent execution including autonomous troubleshooting, continuous optimization and trusted validation. This represents a key evolution of Cisco's platform strategy towards AI-driven closed-loop operations.