#572: How Cisco Protects AI Agents in Modern Data Centers
From David Bombal by David Bombal
March 31, 2026 · 15 min · Season 1 · Episode 1
About this episode
David Bombal interviews Cisco's Dave West about the integration of AI and security 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…
People in this episode
Host: David Bombal
Guest: Dave West
Topics covered
- AI in data centers
- network security
- Cisco OneCisco platform
- micro-segmentation
- Zero Trust access
- hybrid cloud solutions
Keywords
- Cisco
- AI agents
- data centers
- networking
- cybersecurity
- Splunk acquisition
- NVIDIA Spectrum X
- Zero Trust
- hybrid environments
Sponsors
Cisco
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NVIDIA, Splunk
Places: Amsterdam
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