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Cisco President & CPO on Building Security-by-Design in AI Products | Jeetu Patel | E277

Product School Episode 277

In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Jeetu Patel, Chief Product Officer at Cisco, as he explores the critical intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and collaboration. Jeetu shares how Cisco is designing next-generation security products to protect enterprise systems in an AI-driven world. He discusses the balancing act between speed and safety, and how the rapid pace of AI adoption is reshaping both cybersecurity and enterprise software.

Jeetu dives into the frameworks Cisco uses to innovate securely at scale and why trust, privacy, and responsible AI design are central to their approach.

What you’ll learn:
* How AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape and the enterprise software industry.
* Frameworks for balancing innovation and security at scale.
* The role of trust, privacy, and responsible AI design in product development.

Key Takeaways 👇
* AI in Cybersecurity: How Cisco is leveraging AI to build next-gen security products that adapt to emerging threats.
* Building Secure Innovation: Practical approaches for ensuring scalable, secure innovation in a rapidly changing landscape.
* The Future of Responsible AI: Why Jeetu believes privacy and ethical AI practices are critical for maintaining trust in an AI-powered world.


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Credits:
Host: Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia
Guest: 
Jeetu Patel