Name: Embracing the shift to cloud services and AI integration
Start: 2024-12-12T16:36:00Z
End: 2024-12-12T16:36:22.000Z
Location: BrightTALK

Our webinar series features experts and leaders sharing opportunities and innovations that transform how organizations connect, grow, and succeed globally. From security solutions to workplace design and independent analysis, we have curated a collection of forward-thinking discussions that cover a wide range of topics impacting technology today.

Super Bowl LIX will be among the biggest U.S. sporting events of the year, with sold-out crowds of more than 70,000 fans and an estimated 113 million people expected to watch on television. Planning for the event begins years in advance, and requires collaboration from scores of partners across the NFL ecosystem. And with a championship game that changes venue from city-to-city and season-to-season, connecting and protecting the Super Bowl is a monumental undertaking.
 
With the rise of AI, cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. So to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted planning process and eventually, game day, Cisco and the NFL have developed the best game plan to ensure that when the game is on the line, the league, its stakeholders, players and fans can focus on what’s most important - the action on the field.

Join Aaron Amendolia, Deputy Chief Information Officer at the NFL, Costa Kladianos, Executive VP + Head of Technology for the San Francisco 49ers, and Matt Wolfe, Founder of Future Tools as they discuss what it takes to prepare to host Super Bowl LIX in today’s digital age.

Opening the Playbook: Preparing for Super Bowl LIX in the AI Era

Experts unite! Join our latest webinar featuring Stephen Catanzano, Senior Analyst with TechTarget Enterprise Strategy Group, and Cory Minton, Field CTO with Splunk, as they delve into the transformative impact of AI across industries.

Discover why security and observability are crucial for AI-powered applications in the modern enterprise and learn how to ensure your AI applications are secure and performing as expected. 
 
Discover best practices for securing AI applications, including modern threat detection, integration with open standards, and compliance management. 

Learn about real-time monitoring and full-stack visibility for AI applications to ensure optimal performance and security. 

Explore how organizations have used Splunk to resolve security and observability challenges in AI applications, including incident detection and compliance operations.

AI & Data Resiliency: Secure Practices and Observability Insights

Join us for an enlightening webinar titled "Inception to Innovation: The Evolution of AI and Its Impact on Key Stakeholders," where we delve into the fascinating journey of artificial intelligence from its historical roots to its current transformative role in business and industry. This session will explore the digital revolution, highlighting how AI has evolved to become a cornerstone of modern work environments. We will discuss the emergence of generative AI and large language models (LLMs), examining how these technologies harness vast amounts of data to drive innovation and efficiency across various sectors.

As we navigate the complexities of AI, this webinar will provide a balanced view of its advantages and challenges, particularly from a security perspective. Attendees will gain insights into the expanded attack surface that AI presents, and the critical need for robust security measures to protect end users and confidential data. We will explore strategies for securing operations against potential threats and discuss how defenders can leverage AI to enhance their security posture, ensuring resilience in an increasingly digital world.

Furthermore, the webinar will showcase how Cisco is at the forefront of scaling AI capabilities to meet the growing demands of data generation and network expansion. Learn about Cisco's strategic approach to integrating AI into its operations, ensuring that as networks grow, they remain secure and efficient. This session is a must-attend for anyone interested in understanding the profound impact of AI on key stakeholders and the future of digital security.

Inception to Innovation: The Evolution of AI and Its Impact on Key Stakeholders

Are you ready to explore the future of technology and its transformative impact on security? Join us for an insightful webinar where industry experts explore the potential of generative AI and its implications across various sectors. Discover how AI stands to change the landscape of cybersecurity, providing new opportunities and challenges for security professionals.

In this session, our speakers, Briana Farro from Cisco and Dave Gruber from ESG, will discuss the adoption of AI in industries such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, government, and education. They will explore how these sectors can harness AI to deliver meaningful outcomes, overcome regulatory challenges, and secure their environments during this technological shift. You will learn: 

• The transformative power of generative AI and its impact on technology and security
• Strategic approaches to adopting and leveraging AI across various regulated industries
• Why tailored security solutions might be more effective than a one-size-fits-all approach

Don’t miss the chance to stay ahead of the curve and equip your security team with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in the AI-driven future. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward transforming your approach to cybersecurity.

Navigating Industry-specific Cybersecurity Strategies as AI Fuels Infrastructure Change

As massive advances in speed, bandwidth, and latency transform connectivity on a global scale, businesses can harness next-generation wireless technology to build workplaces that anticipate the challenges of an AI-powered future.   Jeetu Patel, EVP and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, is here to give you a glimpse of our latest innovations in wireless connectivity. You'll discover how advances in Wi-Fi 7 are shaping the next era of workplace experiences and empowering visionary leaders to redefine the way we work in an increasingly wireless world.  Plus, see how global agriculture leader Nutrien and international trade show powerhouse Fira de Barcelona are embracing this new wireless technology to enhance everything from day-to-day business operations to large conferences around the world.

Connecting the Future-proof Workplace in an Increasingly Wireless World

Join us for an exclusive webinar where we unveil Cisco's latest advancements in hardware and software designed to protect and empower your organization. In this session, you’ll learn how these cutting-edge developments: • Enhance security for distributed branches: Discover how the Cisco SQL Firewall 1200 Series delivers robust protection and connectivity for multi-location organizations. • Streamline deployment processes: Learn about the new SD-WAN templates in FTD 7.6 that make deploying firewalls across multiple sites a breeze. • Leverage AI and ML innovations: Understand how Cisco's latest AI and ML enhancements can detect and mitigate threats more effectively, ensuring your network remains secure. • Boost operational efficiency: Simplify policy configuration, rule management, and troubleshooting with our AI assistant, integrated into the Firewall Management Center (FMC). • Future-proof your security strategy: Get insights into Cisco's strategic direction with Security Cloud Control, designed to simplify and enhance your security management.

Unleash the Power of AI & Speed: What's New with Cisco Secure Firewall

Join our upcoming webinar to explore how manufacturers can improve their speed, precision, and process optimization through AI-native IT solutions. Our experts will delve into the critical role of data and network infrastructure, share real-world examples, and discuss the importance of cybersecurity in AI-driven environments. 

Takeaways: 

Best practices for deploying AI in manufacturing 
The importance of cybersecurity in AI-driven environments 
How to leverage Cisco's solutions for enhanced productivity and efficiency 
Insights into the future of AI in the manufacturing industry

Why Secure Networks are the key to a Successful AI-Powered Factory

Our AI Unveiled: Decoding the Future with Cisco series aims to educate and engage our customers on the power of AI, while shaping Cisco’s journey, strategy, and perspective on AI market Innovations. This in-person series will deliver valuable insights into the advancements of AI and spotlight innovation across our Cisco portfolio and will encompass the following sessions:  
 "Artificial Intelligence Demystified: Terms and Technologies Explained” During our first session, unravel the mysteries of AI as our experts break down the fundamental terms and technologies that underpin this game-changing field. 
“Harnessing AI on Cisco Solutions” Discover how Cisco is paving the way with smarter, more efficient network and computing infrastructure to unlock the power of AI within your organization during sessions 2 and 3. 
“Innovating from Within: The Role of AI in Cisco's Solutions” Explore the cutting-edge role of AI in Cisco solutions in sessions 4-6, and how our relentless pursuit of innovation is reshaping the landscapes in which we operate.

AI Unveiled Session 1: AI Demystified: AI Overview, Workload Fundamentals and Design Consideration

AI Unveiled Session 2: Harnessing AI on Cisco: Building Optimized Networks for AI Workloads

Our AI Unveiled: Decoding the Future with Cisco series aims to educate and engage our customers on the power of AI, while shaping Cisco’s journey, strategy, and perspective on AI market Innovations. This in-person series will deliver valuable insights into the advancements of AI and spotlight innovation across our Cisco portfolio and will encompass the following sessions:  
 "Artificial Intelligence Demystified: Terms and Technologies Explained” During our first session, unravel the mysteries of AI as our experts break down the fundamental terms and technologies that underpin this game-changing field. 
“Harnessing AI on Cisco Solutions” Discover how Cisco is paving the way with smarter, more efficient network and computing infrastructure to unlock the power of AI within your organization during sessions 2 and 3. 
“Innovating from Within: The Role of AI in Cisco's Solutions” Explore the cutting-edge role of AI in Cisco solutions in sessions 4-6, and how our relentless pursuit of innovation is reshaping the landscapes in which we operate

AI Unveiled Session 3: Harnessing AI on Cisco: Building On-Premises Compute Environments for AI Workloads

AI Unveiled Session 4: Innovation from Within: The Role of AI in Cisco Collaboration

AI Unveiled Session 5: Innovation from Within: The Role of AI in Cisco Campus Networking

AI Unveiled Session 6: Innovation from Within: The Role of AI in Security with Cisco + Splunk

Join us for a compelling webinar where we will dissect the core capabilities of XDR solutions and the myriad benefits they offer, such as enhanced visibility across networks, expedited threat detection, and streamlined automated responses. 

Discover the specific capabilities of Cisco XDR, including data correlation, prioritization, and intuitive dashboards, and learn how managed services can offer additional advantages.

We will showcase Mansfield Independent School District’s real-world experience with Cisco XDR, and how it provides insights into student online activities around campus or wherever they are on the network, highlighting the significant time savings achieved by consolidating multiple security products into one cohesive platform.

XDR Unleashed: Elevating Cybersecurity with Cisco's XDR

In this webinar, we will explore how Hypershield is set to fundamentally alter the security landscape for customers and partners alike.

Learn Cisco's strategic vision for its partner ecosystem and the advantages of Hypershield's AI-native design. Why lose precious time bringing threats to the security, when the threat can be addressed anywhere in the network with HyperShield?

Our experts will examine the advantages of enhanced real-time threat detection, swift response times, and the agility to adapt to novel attack patterns. Additionally, we will address the critical concern of AI-driven false positives and negatives, and how Hypershield is engineered to mitigate these issues.

Cisco HyperShield: An Innovative New Defense for Enhanced Network Security

Today’s threats are evolving quickly and security tools and the professionals who manage them cannot keep pace to effectively defend their organizations, let alone take proactive steps to stay ahead of the next threat. 
 
In this webinar, hear directly from B&M, one the UK’s fastest growing retail companies, about how they have simplified their security operations with Cisco XDR. By addressing challenges like vendor sprawl, skills gaps, and structural complexity, B&M has deployed Cisco XDR to not only detect and respond to threats sooner but also improve protection against advanced threats. 
 
You’ll also learn more about how B&M uses Cisco XDR to: 

Upskill its security team to make the most of limited resources 
Take a proactive approach to security 
Automate repetitive tasks to focus on more strategically important initiatives

B&M Security Transformation with Cisco XDR

Join us for the webinar where we’ll take you on a journey through the latest innovations in data center infrastructure. Our experts will show you how to prepare for sudden, potentially unpredictable changes that may impact your bandwidth and compute capabilities. 
 
Plus, we’ll look at how Cisco data center solutions deliver the scalability and flexibility your infrastructure needs to be future ready.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

How to identify the right infrastructure solution to equip your organization for the future
About a range of infrastructure use cases across different industries and models
Why new innovations in optics, energy-use management, and help you meet today's most pressing data center demands
How Cisco solutions help you scale your data center infrastructure with greater flexibility, while simplifying operations, boosting security, improving sustainability, and assuring digital experiences.

You’re Ready for AI. Is your Data Center?

Discover how to navigate the shift to cloud services, the integration of AI, and the implications for security, network management, and user experience. Our session will highlight Cisco's innovative solutions, including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), SD-WAN, ThousandEyes, and AI-driven security measures, designed to simplify IT environments and enhance operational efficiency.

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