Cisco launches AI agent tools for cybersecurity defense
Cisco Systems has introduced a new suite of software tools called Cloud Control designed to help businesses build and manage AI agents to protect their networks. The platform aims to counter automated cyber attacks by deploying defender agents at machine scale. The company also announced a marketplace for coding tools including OpenAI Codex with a wider rollout planned for late 2026.
CISCO SYSTEMS INC launched a software suite on Tuesday to help businesses build AI agents for cybersecurity defense. The tools allow organizations to deploy automated bots that monitor infrastructure and block hackers. This shift to machine-scale defense addresses the rising threat of AI-driven cyberattacks.
### Defending Against AI-Powered Threats Cisco Cloud Control enables businesses and governments to manage AI agents that remove intruders from IT systems. The launch follows concerns that upcoming AI models, such as the Mythos model from Anthropic, could be used by hackers to accelerate attacks. Cisco executives said the speed of modern threats requires an automated response.
