In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we explore how Cisco is integrating security into AI deployment through the Secure AI Factory—a framework designed to ensure that innovation and protection evolve hand in hand.
Our experts unpack how the Secure AI Factory brings together security, observability, and AI infrastructure through modular AI pods, enabling organizations to build AI-ready environments with flexibility and confidence.
The conversation dives into Cisco’s validated design approach, collaboration with Talos for enhanced threat research and model safety, and the role of industry standards like ISO 42001 in shaping responsible AI deployment.
Listeners will also hear how configurable guardrails, unified management interfaces, and cross-team collaboration between IT and business units help prevent siloed AI projects and strengthen overall efficiency.
Whether you’re advancing AI adoption or refining your organization’s security posture, this episode highlights how Cisco is redefining AI security, governance, and trust for the future.
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Cisco guests
Daniel McGinniss – VP, Product Management Compute
Anand Raghavan, VP of Product, AI at Cisco
Cisco Champion hosts
Donal Robb, Principal Network Architect - Studios, The Walt Disney Company
Marco Krauss, IT Sr. Consultant Network Automation, Computacenter
Sijbren Beukenkamp, Director/Owner, 3Corners
Moderator
Danielle Carter, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program
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In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we explore how Cisco is integrating security into AI deployment through the Secure AI Factory—a framework designed to ensure that innovation and protection evolve hand in hand.
Our experts unpack how the Secure AI Factory brings together security, observability, and AI infrastructure through modular AI pods, enabling organizations to build AI-ready environments with flexibility and confidence.
The conversation dives into Cisco’s validated design approach, collaboration with Talos for enhanced threat research and model safety, and the role of industry standards like ISO 42001 in shaping responsible AI deployment.
Listeners will also hear how configurable guardrails, unified management interfaces, and cross-team collaboration between IT and business units help prevent siloed AI projects and strengthen overall efficiency.
Whether you’re advancing AI adoption or refining your organization’s security posture, this episode highlights how Cisco is redefining AI security, governance, and trust for the future.
Resources
Cisco guests
Daniel McGinniss – VP, Product Management Compute
Anand Raghavan, VP of Product, AI at Cisco
Cisco Champion hosts
Donal Robb, Principal Network Architect - Studios, The Walt Disney Company
Marco Krauss, IT Sr. Consultant Network Automation, Computacenter
Sijbren Beukenkamp, Director/Owner, 3Corners
Moderator
Danielle Carter, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program
The tech landscape never stops evolving — and neither does Cisco's commitment to keeping IT professionals ahead of the curve. In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we dive deep into the latest updates to the Cisco Certification Portfolio, designed to better align with the skills, roles, and technologies shaping the future of networking.
Join us as we unpack what’s new across key domains — from DevNet’s expanded focus on automation and programmability, to Cybersecurity certifications that reflect today’s threat landscape, to innovations in Collaborationand Data Center tracks that mirror real-world infrastructure demands.
Whether you're just starting out, looking to upskill, or guiding your team’s learning journey, this conversation will give you insider insights into how these updates can support your career path and help you stay competitive in an ever-changing industry.
No buzzwords. No fluff. Just real talk from Champions and Cisco experts who live this stuff every day.
Resources
Rev Up: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/question/0D5Kd0000BSI6CwKQL/-learn-and-earn-up-to-45-continuing-education-ce-credits-with-the-latest-rev-up-to-recert-bonus-launching-today-?ccid=revup-bonus25&dtid=web&oid=champions-podcast
DevNet Sandboxes: https://developer.cisco.com/site/sandbox/
Certification Roadmaps: https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cisco-certification-roadmaps?ccid=revup-bonus25&dtid=web&oid=champions-podcast
CML: https://developer.cisco.com/docs/modeling-labs/
Cisco guest
Mubasher Nawaz, Cisco Certification Portfolio Manager for Learn, Cisco
Cisco Champion hosts
Liam Keegan, Advisor
David Penaloza, Assoc. Director – LAN Network Architecture, Novartis
Andreas Baekdahl, Senior DevNet Architect, Wingmen Solutions
Elliot Dierksen, Distinguished Engineer, Greyson Technologies Inc.
Moderator
Danielle Carter, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program
Cisco Champion Radio
In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we explore how Cisco is integrating security into AI deployment through the Secure AI Factory—a framework designed to ensure that innovation and protection evolve hand in hand.
Our experts unpack how the Secure AI Factory brings together security, observability, and AI infrastructure through modular AI pods, enabling organizations to build AI-ready environments with flexibility and confidence.
The conversation dives into Cisco’s validated design approach, collaboration with Talos for enhanced threat research and model safety, and the role of industry standards like ISO 42001 in shaping responsible AI deployment.
Listeners will also hear how configurable guardrails, unified management interfaces, and cross-team collaboration between IT and business units help prevent siloed AI projects and strengthen overall efficiency.
Whether you’re advancing AI adoption or refining your organization’s security posture, this episode highlights how Cisco is redefining AI security, governance, and trust for the future.
Resources
Cisco guests
Daniel McGinniss – VP, Product Management Compute
Anand Raghavan, VP of Product, AI at Cisco
Cisco Champion hosts
Donal Robb, Principal Network Architect - Studios, The Walt Disney Company
Marco Krauss, IT Sr. Consultant Network Automation, Computacenter
Sijbren Beukenkamp, Director/Owner, 3Corners
Moderator
Danielle Carter, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program
