What AI says about Cisco
Since Jul 5Updated Nov 3, 2026Based on 37,073 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Cisco is an enterprise technology provider of secure networking, industrial cybersecurity, and hardware infrastructure. It is regularly recommended for securing industrial control systems, deploying SD-WAN, and protecting high-throughput network environments.
CiscoThis page3%
Owned brands
- Splunk SOAR1%
- Splunk Enterprise1%
- Splunk IT Service Intelligence<1%
- Webex Webinars<1%
- Splunk AI Assistant<1%
- Meraki<1%
- Secure Access<1%
- Webex Calling<1%
- Webex Contact Center<1%
- AI Defense<1%
- Secure Email<1%
- Networking Academy<1%
- Packet Tracer<1%
- Umbrella<1%
- Spaces<1%
- Webex Meetings<1%
- Meraki Systems Manager0%
- Secure Workload
Mentioned in
3%
of AI answers about Cisco and its rivals
- ChatGPT4%
- Google AI Mode3%
Markets where AI mentions Cisco
Market# · Mentioned in
All markets3%
- IT Certification Training ProgramsAI picks NetApp and 1 more about as often#3 · 20%
- Network Firewall SolutionsAI picks OPNsense and 1 more about as often#5 · 25%
- Industrial OT/ICS Security PlatformsAI picks Claroty and 1 more about as often#6 · 18%
- Connectivity, Networking, and Storage ProductsAI picks Netgear most#10 · 1%
- Cybersecurity Consulting and AssessmentsAI picks National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and 1 more about as often#11 · 9%
- Kubernetes Service Mesh PlatformsAI picks Istio most#12 · 6%
- Business Telecommunications Network ServicesAI picks Lumen most#14 · 9%
- Home and Business Networking EquipmentAI picks Eero most#15 · 2%
- NOC Network Event Correlation ToolsAI picks BigPanda most#16 · 2%
- SOAR Platforms for SOC AutomationAI picks Tines most#18 · 6%
- Wireless DECT Office Headset SystemsAI picks Yealink most#18 · 4%
- Zero Trust Network Access PlatformsAI picks Zscaler Private Access most#19 · 11%
Topics where AI mentions Cisco
TopicMentioned in · on this topicRank
- Cloud call center migration
- Desk phone
- Secure remote access for industrial control systems
- Entry-level cybersecurity certification
- User and entity behavior analytics
- Virtual venue event management software
- Cloud call center software with global carrier reliability
- Endpoint security for company computers
- Global voice quality and carrier reach
- VoIP vendors with similar pricing
- Unmanaged network switch
- Business VoIP desk phones
- VoIP and UC implementation for small businesses
- Storage certification training
- Zero trust architecture consultants
- ICS/OT cybersecurity for water sector
- AI red teaming services for image recognition model security
- Cybersecurity certification programs
- Virtual phone for solopreneurs
- VoIP providers for mission-critical operations
- Network traffic analysis
- Cloud VoIP providers with migration assistance for migrating firms
- Managed service providers for enterprise help desk outsourcing
- Static analysis tool for AI security
- Bundled vs standalone VoIP
- Cloud contact center software
- OT/ICS security for manufacturing
- Email security gateways with sandboxing
- Air-gapped GPUs for government cloud
- Email security platforms
- Service mesh management
- Outdoor access point
- Occupancy counting platforms for retail
- Browser-based video conferencing
- Desktop support technician certification programs
- Enterprise SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Network performance monitoring
- Secure communication platform for top secret data
- Security automation platforms
- Leadership development programs for high-potential employees
- Network event correlation tool for NOC technicians
- Enterprise virtual event management platforms with analytics
- Scan and pentest data aggregation
- Combined ztna and device management
- Unlimited attendee live streaming
- Visibility into shadow IT usage
- Cybersecurity analyst training program
- Low-latency data center packet capture and jitter analysis tools
- Cloud contact center operations
- AI application vulnerability testing
- RAG indirect prompt injection security
- Accessible virtual event systems with reliable capacity
- Usability and learning curve comparison for VoIP and UC desktop apps
- Cloud contact center voice biometrics
- Endpoint detection and response
- Affordable e-waste drop-off
- API security for business logic abuse
- Cloud contact center software for internal remote teams
- BLE hospital asset tracking systems
- Virtual event platform for hybrid team all-hands
- High-volume outbound dialing
- Multi-department call routing
- Data and cyber certification programs
- Budget-friendly VoIP systems for SMBs
- NERC-CIP compliant OT/ICS cybersecurity monitoring for utilities
- Real-time sentiment tracking
- DCIM software for large enterprises
- Proactive external threat intelligence software
- Real-time agent assistance
- Business mobile Wi-Fi hotspots and plans
- Hybrid security visibility
- IT service providers for architecture and engineering firms
- Automated AI red teaming
- Hybrid cloud management and governance
- Observability platforms for serverless and microservices
- Secure enterprise meeting software with project management integrations
- Alert deduplication and root-cause correlation
- Live browser-based webinar hosting
- Adversarial AI testing services
- Automated red teaming suites for prompt injection testing
- AI co-pilots for SOC analysts
- Dataset auditing for poisoned data
- Career change certifications
- Room availability display tablet
- Live polling and quizzes
- Real-time edge analytics
- Regulatory compliance VoIP
- 3D virtual event networking
- Compliance-focused siem
- HIPAA-compliant cybersecurity services
- Rugged industrial IoT sensors
- Coding bootcamps with verifiable certificates
- Service account governance
- Security awareness and phishing training
- Generative AI data loss prevention
- Prompt injection detection and input sanitization
- Paid webinar ticketing and access control
- HIPAA compliance management
- AI picks mostMentioned in
- What should I look for when choosing a wireless DECT headset system for a large enterprise deployment?on this questionAI picks Cisco and 7 more about as often60%
Excerpts where Cisco appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPTOct 28, 2026, ChatGPT Cisco's DECT deployment guidance specifically emphasizes floor-plan surveys, headset spacing, utilization, and RF settings.
ChatGPTOct 25, 2026, ChatGPT Cisco and Yealink both emphasize deployment density, building layout, utilization, and RF planning in their technical guidance.
- How should a business compare quality-of-service (QoS) options and network requirements before choosing a VoIP provider?on this questionAI picks Nextiva and 2 more about as often30%
- We are running out of IP addresses in our subnet. Who helps redesign network topology for IPv6 migration?on this questionAI picks Cisco most40%
- Who offers "network security" solutions specifically for 5G private networks?on this questionAI picks Palo Alto Networks most98%
- Where can I get IT networking support?on this questionAI picks Cisco most33%
- Which solution is the best for providing secure remote access to our industrial control systems (ICS) or OT network?on this questionAI picks Dispel most18%
How prominently AI mentions Cisco
- Named first8%
- 2nd or 3rd13%
- Later79%
Insights for Cisco
Week of Oct 12–18
- Gaining: Now ranks #9 in IT Certification Training Programs, up from #15
How AI rates Cisco
Common descriptions
comprehensive · enterprise-grade · secure · leader · high-performance · dominates
Tone of AI’s statements about Cisco
- Positive32%
- Neutral65%
- Mixed2%
- Negative1%
Cisco is the pick in 96% of AI’s recommendations.
Cisco in AI answers
Question: What is the best network switch for a small office?
Google AI ModeNov 2, 2026
Best Overall Unmanaged (Plug-and-Play): Cisco Business 110 Series (e.g., CBS110-16T)
ChatGPTNov 2, 2026
My overall recommendation would be the TP-Link Omada or Cisco Business switch family.
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?
Google AI ModeOct 29, 2026
Cisco - With their Cisco Secure Firewall 4200 Series , Cisco offers high-throughput threat defense
Sources AI cites
- Your site30%
- AI Infrastructure, Secure Networking, and Software Solutions - Cisco (opens in a new tab) · 4%Leaves Cisco out
- Cisco Private 5G Security White Papers - Cisco (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- Quality of Service for Voice over IP - Cisco (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual Data Sheet - Cisco (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Cisco Network Security Ordering Guide - Cisco (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Secure Remote Access for Industrial Operations Solution Brief - Cisco (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Cisco Private 5G Solution Overview - Cisco (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Troubleshooting QoS Choppy Voice Issues - Cisco (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Prepare to get Cisco Certified - Cisco (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Cisco Secure Email Gateway and Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager Data Sheet - Cisco (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- 4%
- Cisco (US) and Fortinet (US) are the leading key players in the Industrial Control Systems Security Market (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- Top Broadcast Equipment Companies - MarketsandMarkets (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Cisco (US) and Tenable (US) are the leading key players in the Operational Technology (OT) Security Market (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Industrial Control System (ICS) Security Market Insights 2030 (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Market Report 2024-2030, By DCIM Software, Geo, Tech (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Industrial Control System Security Market Report 2025-2030, by Offering, Geo, Tech (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- North America Industrial Communication Market Report 2025 - 2030 [290 Pages & 180 Tables] (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Here are relevant reports on : private-5g-network-market (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Top 5G Security Companies - Ericsson (Sweden) and Palo Alto Networks (US) | MarketsandMarkets (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Cisco (US) and Lockheed Martin (US) are Leading Players in the US Industrial Control System (ICS) Security Market (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 2%
- Software Defined Perimeter vs. Zero Trust Access (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Best Soldering Station 2026? Qianli H400 PRO Features … (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- AI-Driven Firewall Management with Cisco Network ... (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Top 20 IT Security Companies for 2026 (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- WAN optimization on-demand with SD-WAN (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- How to Secure OT Remote Access Without VPN Risk (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Simplify Secure Hybrid Multicloud Networking Architecture (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Cisco Secure Access Review | Zero Trust, ZTNA & ... (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- A Proactive Approach to Post-Quantum Cryptography (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 425 Show | Replace your Legacy VPN with an Identity Centric ZTNA Solution (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Leaves Cisco out2%
- Are there any decent network modeling software and simulation software out there? (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- David Bombal : Massive News! Free Network Simulation Tool for Everyone! (Cisco CML) (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Ability to Pause call recording (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 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. (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Dream hardware companies : r/ECE - Reddit (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- ZTNA IPSec (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Firewall comparisons/testimony (Checkpoint/Palo Alto/Fortinet) (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- DDOS Mitigation - How/If/Why : r/networking - Reddit (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Any good tools for doing high resolution latency/jitter/loss tests (e.g. link quality monitoring for video conferencing/streaming services) : r/networking (opens in a new tab) · <1%Leaves Cisco out
- Running out of IP Addresses in office. : r/sysadmin - Reddit (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Leaves Cisco out2%
- Best VoIP Phones Of 2024 | TechRadar (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- The best network switch of 2025 | TechRadar (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Best network monitoring tool of 2025 | TechRadar (opens in a new tab) · <1%Leaves Cisco out
- Countering threats to business logic (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Cyber attackers have a new favorite, the browser (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 1%
- Distributed ZTNA enables simple and scalable secure remote access to OT assets - Cisco Blogs (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Defending social media against impersonation (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Fine-Tuning Embedding Models for Enterprise Retrieval: A Practical Guide with NVIDIA Nemotron Recipe - Cisco Blogs (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Cisco Service Mesh Manager Now Available on Cisco Intersight! (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Bridging the Digital Divide: Cisco's Blueprint for Government IPv6-Only Transition (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- IPv6 in 2025 - Transitioning to IPv6 - Cisco Blogs (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Cisco's Vision for Post-Quantum Cryptography: A Secure Future (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Transitioning to IPv6 for Simplicity, Efficiency, and Modernization - Cisco Blogs (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Secure and Save with Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual - Cisco Blogs (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- We tested Cisco Secure Firewall 6160 with NetSecOPEN for AI-scale - Cisco Blogs (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 1%
- 9 secure email gateway options for 2025 | TechTarget (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- How to ensure OT secure remote access and prevent attacks | TechTarget (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Comparison of 5 top next-generation firewall vendors (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 7 private 5G vendors for businesses | TechTarget (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Comparison of 5 top next-generation firewall vendors (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- What is WAN Optimization (WAN Acceleration)? | Definition from TechTarget (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 7 private 5G vendors for businesses | TechTarget (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Top 5G infrastructure companies to consider in 2025 (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Cisco Email Security Appliance: Product overview | TechTarget (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Comparison of 5 top next-generation firewall vendors | TechTarget (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Leaves Cisco out1%
- Best SASE Platforms Reviews 2026 | Gartner Peer Insights (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Best AI Security and Anomaly Detection Reviews 2026 | Gartner Peer Insights (opens in a new tab) · <1%Leaves Cisco out
- Best SD-WAN Reviews 2026 | Gartner Peer Insights (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Explore Enterprise Software Categories | Gartner Peer Insights (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Best Zero Trust Network Access Reviews 2025 | Gartner Peer Insights (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Cisco Loss Prevention and Fraud Detection Solution Reviews & Ratings 2026 | Gartner Peer Insights (opens in a new tab) · <1%
