#572: How Cisco Protects AI Agents in Modern Data Centers

Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Live Amsterdam 2026. Join David as he sits down with Cisco's Dave West (SVP, Global Specialists), to unpack the technical reality behind the OneCisco platform. Dive deep into how Cisco is transitioning from traditional networking into a platform-centric powerhouse that seamlessly integrates secure networking, AI, and cybersecurity. This discussion explores the convergence of networking and security through the Splunk acquisition, the infrastructure of AI-ready data centers powered by NVIDIA's Spectrum X and NVLink, and the rollout of agentic operations. Discover how micro-segmentation, Zero Trust access, and hybrid cloud solutions are solving the complexities of modern, distributed workforces. Whether you are managing on-premise infrastructure, hybrid environments, or preparing your network for the AI revolution, this deep dive covers the essential reference architectures and visibility tools you need to secure your enterprise. // Dave West’s SOCIAL // LinkedIn: / dave-west1 // David's SOCIAL // Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal YouTube: / @davidbombal Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE... SoundCloud: / davidbombal Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... // MY STUFF // https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal // SPONSORS // Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com // MENU // 0:00 - Coming Up 0:14 - Introduction 01:07 - Cisco as a Platform Company 02:26 - Interest in AI 03:14 - Cybersecurity Today 04:18 - What is One Cisco? 08:27 - The Workplaces of Tomorrow 09:58 - Secure Networking as the Foundation 12:38 - The Complexity of Secure Networking 13:46 - A Journey of One Cisco 14:23 - Outro Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. #cisco #onecisco #ai