Fortifying the Future: Securing AI at the Speed of Innovation

Event Overview

As AI adoption accelerates, so do the threats targeting its infrastructure. Join Cisco and WWT for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI security. This virtual event will explore how organizations can defend against AI-specific threats like data poisoning, model tampering, and prompt injection. Learn how Cisco’s AI Defense platform, integrated with NVIDIA’s AI Factory and tools like Splunk and ServiceNow, provides real-time visibility, model validation, and runtime protection to secure AI systems at scale. Discover how to future-proof your enterprise with a security-first architecture designed for the speed and complexity of modern AI.

Andrew Schwartz

Cisco

Product Leader

Andrew Schwartz is a Product Leader within Cisco's AI Software and Platform group, where he leads the AI Defense product. He joined Cisco through t...
Todd Hathaway

World Wide Technology

Global Head of AI Security & Cyber Innovation

Todd is the Global Head of AI and Cyber Security at WWT, bringing 25+ years of expertise in cybersecurity, networking, and software/hardware. A CIS...

What to expect

Gain expert insights from Cisco and WWT leaders on the most pressing AI security challenges and how to address them. Through real-world examples and hands-on demonstrations, you'll learn how to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks and integrate AI security into your existing operations.
  • Emerging AI threats: prompt injection, model poisoning and data exfiltration
  • Cisco AI Defense: architecture, capabilities and real-world use cases
  • Integration with Splunk, ServiceNow and existing security workflows
  • AI supply chain risk management and runtime protection
  • Cyber range simulations and Capture the Flag exercises

Goals and Objectives

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the AI threat landscape and how to proactively defend against it. You’ll learn how Cisco AI Defense enables visibility into AI assets, automates model validation and enforces real-time protections. The session will also highlight how to integrate AI security into existing toolchains, reducing alert fatigue and tool sprawl. Whether you're building AI applications or managing their use across the enterprise, this event will equip you with the knowledge and tools to secure your AI journey from development to deployment.

Who should attend?

This event is ideal for professionals driving AI strategy, cybersecurity and IT operations. Attendees may include CISOs, AI/ML engineers, cybersecurity architects, IT leaders and risk and compliance officers.