Cisco Shares Jump 5% on AI-Driven Cloud Control and Live Protect Upgrade
CSCO•Cisco shares rose about 5% to record highs after unveiling the Cisco Cloud Control platform, which integrates human IT teams with autonomous AI agents to defend corporate infrastructure. Live Protect now delivers automated security patches without reboots or downtime, and Cisco plans quantum-safe upgrades across its networking and cybersecurity products.
1. Cisco Cloud Control Platform
Cisco unveiled the Cisco Cloud Control platform, a unified management interface that consolidates networking, cybersecurity, compute, and collaboration telemetry. It enables human IT teams to oversee critical infrastructure alongside autonomous AI agents.
2. AgenticOps Strategy and AI Canvas
This platform underpins Cisco’s AgenticOps strategy, where AI agents reason and act at software speed while human operators retain ultimate control. The AI Canvas collaborative workspace lets users build custom applications or deploy AI agents via natural-language commands.
3. Enhanced Live Protect Security
Cisco expanded its Live Protect feature into an always-on digital immune system that applies automated security patches without reboots or maintenance windows. The initial deployment covers N9000 series switches, with plans to extend to campus smart switches and routers later this year.
4. Market Reaction and Future Outlook
Following the announcement at Cisco Live US, shares rose about 5% to record highs as investors reacted to the platform’s potential to address accelerating AI-driven cyber threats. Quantum-safe upgrades are slated across Cisco’s portfolio, signaling a broader security push.
