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Cisco Extends Zero Trust Security to AI Agent Ecosystem
At RSA 2026, Cisco introduced security innovations for AI agents, extending Zero Trust Access with agent discovery in Identity Intelligence, agentic IAM in Duo, and MCP enforcement in Secure Access SSE. It launched AI Defense: Explorer Edition for self-serve testing and DefenseClaw open source framework to automate security deployment.
CrowdStrike Launches AI Agent Security and Shadow AI Governance Solutions
CrowdStrike launched Falcon for AI Security for runtime protection of AI agents, and Falcon Exposure Management for AI to govern shadow AI applications. The solutions cover endpoints, SaaS, and cloud environments, aiming for full lifecycle security of AI applications.
Check Point AI Factory Blueprint: Security Control Shifts to NVIDIA DPU and LLM Layer
Check Point unveils AI Factory Security Blueprint, tightly integrating its firewall with NVIDIA BlueField DPU via DOCA. The architecture enforces security at four layers: LLM, AI infrastructure, perimeter, and workload. The new AI Factory Firewall delivers hardware-accelerated threat prevention without consuming CPU/GPU cycles, aiming to embed security into the AI fabric.
CrowdStrike Discloses GitHub Actions Supply Chain Attack
CrowdStrike's threat intelligence team exposed a supply chain attack on Trivy's GitHub Action, where hijacked accounts injected malware to steal credentials. The incident highlights critical risks in CI/CD third-party dependencies, urging enhanced security reviews and runtime monitoring of Actions.
Palo Alto Networks Launches AI-Native Security Platform Prisma AIRS
Palo Alto Networks launched Prisma AIRS, an AI-native security platform embedding protections into the AI application lifecycle for runtime security of models, data flows, and prompts. It addresses AI-specific risks like prompt injection and model abuse, shifting from reactive to built-in security paradigms.
SK Hynix Jumps to TSMC 3nm for HBM4E Logic Die to Counter Samsung's 4nm Lead
SK Hynix plans to use TSMC's 3nm process for the logic die in its 7th-gen HBM4E, a leap from the 12nm used in HBM4. This aims to reverse the performance gap with Samsung (which used 4nm logic in HBM4) and deliver higher bandwidth and power efficiency for next-gen AI chips like NVIDIA's Vera Rubin Ultra.
Cisco Deepens Security Channel Partnership via Microsoft Marketplace
Cisco leverages Microsoft Azure Marketplace and new Security Store with Resale Enabled Offers to streamline security solution procurement. Partnership focuses on Isovalent for cloud/Kubernetes and AI Defense solutions, deeply integrated with Microsoft Entra and Defender XDR.
AMD and NAVER Cloud Collaborate on Sovereign AI Infrastructure in Korea
AMD and NAVER Cloud announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate sovereign AI infrastructure in Korea. NAVER Cloud will expand deployment of AMD EPYC "Venice" CPUs and gain early access to next-gen Instinct MI455X GPUs, with joint optimization of AI services and software stacks on AMD platforms.
AMD and Samsung Deepen Collaboration, Locking HBM4 Supply and Exploring Foundry Partnership
AMD and Samsung signed an MOU, designating Samsung as the primary HBM4 supplier for the next-gen Instinct MI455X GPU and collaborating on DDR5 memory optimized for 6th Gen EPYC CPUs. The companies will also explore opportunities for Samsung to provide foundry services for future AMD products.
NVIDIA and Telecom Operators Build AI Grids to Redistribute AI Inference
NVIDIA is partnering with global telecom operators like AT&T and Comcast to transform existing distributed network sites into 'AI Grids' for edge AI inference. This initiative aims to deploy AI compute closer to users and data, reducing latency and cost per token. It represents a strategic shift for telcos from being data carriers to distributed AI computing platforms.
HPE Report Shows Attackers' AI-Driven Business Models
HPE Threat Labs report reveals cyber adversaries adopting business-like operations with automation and generative AI to scale attacks. Based on 2025 global threat analysis, it underscores the need for AI-integrated defenses and zero trust.
HPE Unveils AI Grid Solution for AI WAN Fabric with NVIDIA
HPE announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to launch the AI Grid Solution, securely scaling edge AI. The solution transforms WAN into an AI WAN fabric, connecting distributed inference sites with AI factories for consistent policy and predictable performance. It enables service providers to evolve from connectivity to AI services.
Cisco Expands Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to Edge and Security
Cisco expands its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to enable AI deployment from data centers to edge sites, adding security capabilities like firewall policy enforcement on DPUs and AI Defense integration, offering flexible architecture options to accelerate production scaling.
HPE Deepens NVIDIA Partnership with Expanded AI Computing Portfolio
HPE announced a significant expansion of its 'NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE' portfolio, aiming to accelerate enterprise AI deployment, operationalization, and scaling through pre-integrated and validated systems that address scale, security, and governance requirements.
OpenAI Abandons Traditional SAST for AI Constraint Reasoning Verification
OpenAI Codex Security discards traditional SAST methods, adopting AI-driven constraint reasoning and verification to identify security vulnerabilities. This technology aims to significantly reduce false positives, representing deep innovation in AI-powered code security.
Cisco Enhances Remote Browser Isolation with Advanced Data Usage Controls
Cisco integrated Menlo Security technology to launch advanced isolation controls in its secure access platform. The solution provides granular policy management including interaction controls, content protection, and file handling restrictions, executed centrally in remote isolation environments. This extends browser isolation from threat containment to data usage control, supporting zero trust architecture implementation.
Introducing The Anthropic Institute \ Anthropic
AnnouncementsIntroducing The Anthropic InstituteMar 11, 2026We’re launching The Anthropic Institute, a new effort to confront the most significant challenges that powerful AI will pose to our societie...
Fortinet Integrates AI Agents and SASE in FortiOS 8.0
Fortinet introduces FortiOS 8.0 with fabric-based AI agents, secure AI controls, flexible SASE, and simplified SD-WAN to expand AI-driven security in enterprise networking, shifting control planes towards AI integration.
Cisco and Splunk Demonstrate Integrated XDR-ES SOC Architecture
Cisco demonstrated a deeply integrated SOC solution with Splunk ES at Cisco Live 2026, achieving unified event management and closed-loop automation through XDR platform integration. The pre-configured SOC-in-a-Box architecture significantly improved deployment efficiency and threat detection capabilities.
Cisco Demonstrates Bidirectional XDR-Splunk ES Integration
Cisco showcased a SOC innovation at Cisco Live EMEA 2026 featuring automated bidirectional workflows between XDR and Splunk ES via API integration. The solution includes status synchronization, event transformation, and Webex notifications, reducing platform switching time and improving SOC response efficiency.