Sean Duca

Cisco / Chief Technology Officer, CX (APJC)

Sean Duca serves as the Chief Technology Officer, CX (APJC) division in the Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China regions. In this role, Sean is responsible for developing innovative security solutions, advisory services, thought leadership, and best practices for the cybersecurity community and business executives. With over two decades of experience in the IT security industry, Sean is a trusted advisor to regional organizations, guiding them in enhancing their security postures and aligning security initiatives with business goals. Before joining Cisco, Sean was the Vice President and Regional Chief Security Officer at Palo Alto Networks for Asia Pacific and Japan. During his tenure in this role, Sean was a leading voice in thought leadership, threat intelligence, and security best practices. His 15-year career at Intel Security, including as Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific, further solidified his influence in the industry. Sean is an active voice in the cybersecurity field and frequently discusses security issues in mainstream media, including television, radio, and print. His regular participation in forums, conferences, and panels ensures that he provides valuable insights on cybersecurity matters to the public and private sectors, keeping them informed and engaged.

SPEECH
4/17 (Thu.) 10:15 - 10:45 7F 701C Brand Day - Cisco Taiwan
Cisco AI Defense: Securing the Safe Transformation of Enterprise AI Applications

Cisco AI Defense is an end-to-end artificial intelligence security solution designed to protect enterprises from security risks when developing, deploying, and utilizing AI applications.

With the rapid advancement of AI technology, enterprises face unprecedented security challenges, including model security, data leaks, and increasingly sophisticated threats. Cisco AI Defense employs automated model validation to identify security vulnerabilities within AI models and applications, providing runtime protection against prompt injection attacks, denial-of-service attacks, and data leaks.

Additionally, this solution offers visibility and control over third-party generative AI applications, restricting employees from using unauthorized AI tools and enforcing data loss prevention policies.

Through these comprehensive security capabilities, Cisco AI Defense enables enterprises to confidently advance their AI initiatives while ensuring the security and integrity of their digital assets.