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Cisco Secure Access for US Public Sector Missions<\/h2>\n

Cisco Secure Access is a comprehensive cloud security solution designed to provide seamless and secure access from any device to any application, anywhere. It is grounded in zero trust principles and aims to reduce cybersecurity risks while enhancing user experience and simplifying IT operations for US Public Sector missions. Key features include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): <\/strong>Ensures secure access to applications with least privilege principles.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Secure Web Gateway (SWG): <\/strong>Protects against web-based threats and enforces security policies.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): <\/strong>Provides visibility and control over cloud applications.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS): <\/strong>Offers advanced firewall capabilities to protect against network threats.<\/p>\n

\u2022 VPN-as-a-Service (VPNaaS): <\/strong>Provides secure VPN access without the need for traditional hardware.<\/p>\n

Cisco AI Defense for US Public Sector Missions<\/h2>\n

Cisco AI Defense is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect enterprises from the unique risks associated with AI applications. It addresses both AI safety and security by embedding Cisco\u2019s advanced AI and cybersecurity technologies into existing network visibility and enforcement points within the Cisco Security Cloud. The solution focuses on three key areas:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Discovery: <\/strong>Identifying AI workloads, applications, models, data, and user access across distributed cloud environments.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Detection: <\/strong>Identifying security vulnerabilities and adversarial attacks that could compromise AI systems.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Protection: <\/strong>Providing runtime protection for AI applications against threats such as prompt injections, denial of service, and data leakage.<\/p>\n

Cisco AI Defense is purpose-built to enable and secure AI transformation within enterprises, ensuring that organizations can develop, deploy, and secure AI applications confidently without sacrificing safety for speed. It provides comprehensive visibility and control over AI traffic, leveraging Cisco\u2019s extensive network-layer visibility and threat intelligence.<\/p>\n

The AI Shield for Secure Access<\/h2>\n

Cisco Secure Access with AI Defense provides US Public Sector organizations with a robust solution to limit exposure by restricting employees from using unauthorized AI tools and sites. This is achieved through comprehensive visibility and control over AI-enabled applications, ensuring that only sanctioned tools are used within the organization. By leveraging AI Access, security teams can discover and manage third-party and shadow AI applications, protecting against data loss and security threats. This approach not only safeguards sensitive information but also ensures compliance with security policies, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized AI usage. This is done through several key mechanisms:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Discovery and Control: <\/strong>Cisco Secure Access can identify and manage over 700 AI applications and APIs, allowing organizations to block specific AI tools and perform data loss prevention (DLP) functions to prevent the sharing or loss of sensitive data.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Security and Compliance: <\/strong>The solution provides a comprehensive security framework that includes Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with security standards.<\/p>\n

\u2022 AI Defense Capabilities: <\/strong>Cisco AI Defense is integrated into the Secure Access solution, offering protection against AI-specific threats such as prompt injections and data leakage. It provides visibility and control over AI applications, ensuring that only authorized tools are used within the organization.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Unified Security Management: <\/strong>Cisco Secure Access simplifies IT operations with a single, cloud-managed console that aggregates reporting and policy creation, making it easier for IT teams to enforce security policies across the organization.<\/p>\n

These features collectively help public sector organizations mitigate risks associated with unauthorized AI tool usage, ensuring a secure and compliant environment.<\/p>\n

Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar on March 18, 2025<\/h2>\n

US Public Sector missions face increasing challenges in managing security risks, especially with the proliferation of unauthorized AI tools and sites. To address these concerns, Cisco is hosting a webinar titled \u2018Cisco Secure Access \u2013 Security Service Edge (SSE) Defense in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)\u2019<\/strong>. This event is designed for IT and security professionals eager to learn how to protect their organizations effectively.<\/p>\n

Webinar Highlights<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Date and Time:<\/strong> March 18, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET \/ 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM PT<\/p>\n

\u2022 Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n