What AI says about Cisco
Data as of Oct 22, 2026Based on 35,980 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Cisco is an enterprise technology provider of secure networking hardware, industrial control systems security, and SD-WAN solutions through platforms like Meraki and Catalyst. It is regularly recommended for securing converged IT and OT environments, deploying high-throughput data center firewalls, and implementing managed SD-WAN architectures.
CiscoThis page3%
Owned brands
Mentioned in
3%
of AI answers about Cisco and its rivals · since Jul 5
The market map
Industrial OT/ICS Security PlatformsMentioned in
- 1ClarotyMentioned in 58%Avg. position 3.6
- 1Nozomi NetworksMentioned in 55%Avg. position 4.0
- 1DragosMentioned in 54%Avg. position 3.4
- 4Palo Alto NetworksMentioned in 27%Avg. position 8.9
- 5ArmisMentioned in 23%Avg. position 6.1
- 5Microsoft Defender for IoTMentioned in 21%Avg. position 7.6
- 5FortinetMentioned in 21%Avg. position 8.5
- 5ForescoutMentioned in 20%Avg. position 7.6
- 5Tenable.otMentioned in 19%Avg. position 8.0
- 10CiscoMentioned in 18%Avg. position 9.0
- 10TXOne NetworksMentioned in 17%Avg. position 7.7
- 15Industrial DefenderMentioned in 7%Avg. position 5.9
- 15DarktraceMentioned in 7%Avg. position 10.5
- 15SiemensMentioned in 7%Avg. position 13.1
Where Cisco ranks in AI
MarketRank · Mentioned in
- Industrial OT/ICS Security Platforms#10 · 18%
- Network Firewall Solutions#5 · 24%
- IT Certification Training Programs#9 · 18%
- Cybersecurity Consulting and Assessments#10 · 8%
- Connectivity, Networking, and Storage Products#11 · 1%
- Business Telecommunications Network Services#15 · 10%
- Home and Business Networking Equipment#15 · 2%
- SOAR Platforms for SOC Automation#15 · 6%
- Kubernetes Service Mesh Platforms#16 · 6%
- Headphones and Speakerphones#18 · 1%
- Zero Trust Network Access Platforms#20 · 11%
- AI Red Teaming Services#22 · 4%
Topics where AI mentions Cisco
TopicMentioned in · on this topicRank
- Secure remote access for industrial control systemsIndustrial OT/ICS Security Platforms17%Rank #4
- ICS/OT cybersecurity for water sectorIndustrial OT/ICS Security Platforms12%Rank #8
- OT/ICS security for manufacturingIndustrial OT/ICS Security Platforms36%Rank #11
- NERC-CIP compliant OT/ICS cybersecurity monitoring for utilitiesIndustrial OT/ICS Security Platforms4%Rank #22
- Consumption-based firewall for private cloudNetwork Firewall Solutions70%Rank #2
- High-throughput data center firewallsNetwork Firewall Solutions68%Rank #2
- Physical firewall appliances with AI threat intelligenceNetwork Firewall Solutions63%Rank #2
- Managed sd-wan servicesBusiness Telecommunications Network Services60%Rank #2
- Large-scale interactive event hosting
- Desk phone
- Cloud call center migration
- Entry-level cybersecurity certification
- Virtual phone for solopreneurs
- Virtual venue event management software
- Endpoint security for company computers
- Global voice quality and carrier reach
- Unmanaged network switch
- Business VoIP desk phones
- Cloud contact center operations
- Managed service providers for enterprise help desk outsourcing
- Storage certification training
- Cloud contact center software
- Cloud VoIP providers with migration assistance for migrating firms
- Cybersecurity certification programs
- Air-gapped GPUs for government cloud
- Network traffic analysis
- Email security gateways with sandboxing
- Network performance monitoring
- Proactive external threat intelligence software
- Email security platforms
- Bundled vs standalone VoIP
- Enterprise virtual event management platforms with analytics
- Security automation platforms
- High-volume outbound dialing
- Data and cyber certification programs
- Service mesh management
- Outdoor access point
- Scan and pentest data aggregation
- Visibility into shadow IT usage
- Browser-based video conferencing
- AI application vulnerability testing
- Real-time edge analytics
- Endpoint detection and response
- Multi-department call routing
- Service account governance
- AI red teaming services for prompt injection security
- API security for business logic abuse
- Low-latency data center packet capture and jitter analysis tools
- Cloud contact center voice biometrics
- Real-time agent assistance
- Career change certifications
- DCIM software for large enterprises
- Emergency DDoS mitigation
- Business mobile Wi-Fi hotspots and plans
- Automated AI red teaming
- Alert deduplication and root-cause correlation
- Live browser-based webinar hosting
- Enterprise SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Affordable e-waste drop-off
- IT service providers for architecture and engineering firms
- Adversarial AI testing services
- Hybrid cloud management and governance
- Generative AI data loss prevention
- Room availability display tablet
- Dataset auditing for poisoned data
- AI co-pilots for SOC analysts
- Unlimited attendee live streaming
- Observability platforms for serverless and microservices
- Compliance-focused siem
- HIPAA-compliant cybersecurity services
- Rugged industrial IoT sensors
- Regulatory compliance VoIP
- 3D virtual event networking
- Live polling and quizzes
- Paid webinar ticketing and access control
- Security awareness and phishing training
- Prompt injection detection and input sanitization
- HIPAA compliance management
- Mentioned in
Excerpts where Cisco appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 26, 2026, Google AI Mode Cisco: Combines native 3GPP 5G identity management, encryption, and device segmentation with seamless integration into enterprise security policies via the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
ChatGPT SearchSep 18, 2026, ChatGPT Search Cisco — Its Cisco Private 5G offering incorporates end-to-end security
- We are running out of IP addresses in our subnet. Who helps redesign network topology for IPv6 migration?on this question40%
Excerpts where Cisco appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 28, 2026, Google AI Mode Enterprise infrastructure vendors like Cisco Customer Experience / Advanced Services provide posture assessments
Google AI ModeSep 20, 2026, Google AI Mode Organizations heavily invested in Cisco, Juniper, or HPE Aruba can contract professional services directly from the vendor
Excerpts where Cisco appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPT SearchOct 21, 2026, ChatGPT Search I would start with four major enterprise firewall vendors: Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, and Cisco.
ChatGPT SearchOct 16, 2026, ChatGPT Search I would shortlist Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Cisco, and HPE Juniper Networking.
How AI describes Cisco
Common descriptions
excellent · robust · enterprise-grade · comprehensive · secure · leader
Tone of AI’s statements about Cisco
- Positive32%
- Neutral65%
- Mixed2%
- Negative1%
Cisco is the pick in 96% of AI’s recommendations.
Question: Our security operations center needs a high-throughput firewall solution capable of deep packet inspection for a 10Gbps backbone. Which hardware vendors currently lead the market for high-performance data center security?
ChatGPT SearchOct 21, 2026
I would start with four major enterprise firewall vendors: Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, and Cisco.
ChatGPT SearchOct 16, 2026
I would shortlist Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Cisco, and HPE Juniper Networking.
ChatGPT SearchAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)
Question: I want to secure our operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS). What's the best OT/ICS security solution?
Google AI ModeOct 10, 2026
Cisco — Strong for deeply distributed industrial networks requiring robust hardware-backed segmentation and secure remote access.
Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)ChatGPT SearchAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)
Where AI mentions Cisco
Position in answers
- Named first8%
- 2nd or 3rd13%
- Later79%
Each engine’s share of its own answers across Cisco’s markets · since Jul 5
- ChatGPT Search4%
- Google AI Mode3%
Insights for Cisco
Week of Oct 12–18 · Since Jul 5
- Gaining: Now ranks #9 in IT Certification Training Programs, up from #15
Gap between platforms: The platform gap in Network Firewall Solutions narrowed
ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search29%Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode20%
Sources AI cites
cisco.com 30%Other sites 70%
- Owned30%
- AI Infrastructure, Secure Networking, and Software Solutions - Cisco · 4% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco Private 5G Security White Papers - Cisco · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Quality of Service for Voice over IP - Cisco · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual Data Sheet - Cisco · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco Network Security Ordering Guide - Cisco · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco Private 5G Solution Overview - Cisco · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Secure Remote Access for Industrial Operations Solution Brief - Cisco · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Troubleshooting QoS Choppy Voice Issues - Cisco · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco Secure Email Gateway and Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager Data Sheet - Cisco · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco Emergency DDoS Attack Mitigation · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 4%
- Cisco (US) and Fortinet (US) are the leading key players in the Industrial Control Systems Security Market · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Top Broadcast Equipment Companies - MarketsandMarkets · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco (US) and Tenable (US) are the leading key players in the Operational Technology (OT) Security Market · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Industrial Control System (ICS) Security Market Insights 2030 · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Market Report 2024-2030, By DCIM Software, Geo, Tech · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Industrial Control System Security Market Report 2025-2030, by Offering, Geo, Tech · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- North America Industrial Communication Market Report 2025 - 2030 [290 Pages & 180 Tables] · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Here are relevant reports on : private-5g-network-market · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 5G Security Companies - Ericsson (Sweden) and Palo Alto Networks (US) | MarketsandMarkets · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco (US) and Lockheed Martin (US) are Leading Players in the US Industrial Control System (ICS) Security Market · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 2%
- Software Defined Perimeter vs. Zero Trust Access · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Soldering Station 2026? Qianli H400 PRO Features … · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- AI-Driven Firewall Management with Cisco Network ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 20 IT Security Companies for 2026 · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- WAN optimization on-demand with SD-WAN · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Secure OT Remote Access Without VPN Risk · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Simplify Secure Hybrid Multicloud Networking Architecture · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco Secure Access Review | Zero Trust, ZTNA & ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- A Proactive Approach to Post-Quantum Cryptography · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 425 Show | Replace your Legacy VPN with an Identity Centric ZTNA Solution · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 2%
- Are there any decent network modeling software and simulation software out there? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- David Bombal : Massive News! Free Network Simulation Tool for Everyone! (Cisco CML) · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Ability to Pause call recording · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- What are the best SD-WAN solutions for a mid-size enterprise in 2026? We're evaluating vendors and need something that integrates with our existing MPLS and supports cloud connectivity. · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Dream hardware companies : r/ECE - Reddit · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- ZTNA IPSec · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Firewall comparisons/testimony (Checkpoint/Palo Alto/Fortinet) · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- DDOS Mitigation - How/If/Why : r/networking - Reddit · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Any good tools for doing high resolution latency/jitter/loss tests ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Running out of IP Addresses in office. : r/sysadmin - Reddit · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 2%
- Best VoIP Phones Of 2024 | TechRadar · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- The best network switch of 2025 | TechRadar · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best network monitoring tool of 2025 | TechRadar · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Countering threats to business logic · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cyber attackers have a new favorite, the browser · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 1%
- Distributed ZTNA enables simple and scalable secure remote access to OT assets - Cisco Blogs · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Defending social media against impersonation · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Fine-Tuning Embedding Models for Enterprise Retrieval: A Practical Guide with NVIDIA Nemotron Recipe - Cisco Blogs · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco Service Mesh Manager Now Available on Cisco Intersight! · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Bridging the Digital Divide: Cisco's Blueprint for Government IPv6-Only Transition · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- IPv6 in 2025 - Transitioning to IPv6 - Cisco Blogs · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco's Vision for Post-Quantum Cryptography: A Secure Future · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Transitioning to IPv6 for Simplicity, Efficiency, and Modernization - Cisco Blogs · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Secure and Save with Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- We tested Cisco Secure Firewall 6160 with NetSecOPEN for AI-scale - Cisco Blogs · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 1%
- 9 secure email gateway options for 2025 | TechTarget · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to ensure OT secure remote access and prevent attacks | TechTarget · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 7 private 5G vendors for businesses | TechTarget · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- What is WAN Optimization (WAN Acceleration)? | Definition from TechTarget · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 7 private 5G vendors for businesses | TechTarget · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 5G infrastructure companies to consider in 2025 · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco Email Security Appliance: Product overview | TechTarget · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Comparison of 5 top next-generation firewall vendors | TechTarget · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 1%
- Best SASE Platforms Reviews 2026 | Gartner Peer Insights · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best AI Security and Anomaly Detection Reviews 2026 | Gartner Peer Insights · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best SD-WAN Reviews 2026 | Gartner Peer Insights · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Explore Enterprise Software Categories | Gartner Peer Insights · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Zero Trust Network Access Reviews 2025 | Gartner Peer Insights · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cisco Loss Prevention and Fraud Detection Solution Reviews & Ratings 2026 | Gartner Peer Insights · <1% (opens in a new tab)
The page AI cites most for Cisco
