Cybersecurity – Review of Cisco’s Product Announcements at RSAC 2025

In this report, we evaluate Cisco’s latest cybersecurity innovations unveiled at the RSA Conference (RSAC) 2025, focusing on AI-driven threat response, enhanced automation, and industrial security. Cisco’s key announcements include the introduction of agentic AI capabilities in its XDR platform, delivering Instant Attack Verification and automated forensics. These enhancements aim to reduce incident response time and improve detection accuracy.

Another key development is the integration of Splunk SOAR 6.4 into Cisco XDR, enabling deeper automation of threat investigation and remediation workflows. This feature is expected to reduce security operations teams’ manual effort. Cisco also expanded its portfolio with the launch of Cisco Industrial Threat Defense, reflecting a strategic push into protecting Operational Technology (OT) environments, a key area for infrastructure-heavy sectors.

While Cisco’s vision aligns with enterprise demands for AI-enabled, multi-cloud-compatible cybersecurity solutions, several gaps remain. There is limited transparency on how new features interoperate across Cisco’s diverse security ecosystem, particularly in hybrid, multi-provider environments. These solutions’ scalability in globally distributed enterprises also requires clearer articulation. Additionally, as AI becomes foundational to Cisco’s strategy, enterprises expect stronger positioning on governance, explainability, and responsible AI use.