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Cisco AI Defense: Onboarding Steps

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00:04
Introduction and agenda
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00:39
Subscription types overview
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01:24
Claim your subscription in Security Cloud Control
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02:03
Verify activation and access the AI Defense dashboard
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Configure AI Defense and explore resources

Transcript

Welcome to today's session where we'll guide you through the onboarding process for Cisco AI defense. This introduction will help you understand the initial steps and get you started on the right path to utilizing our AI security solutions effectively.00:04Our agenda for today will cover what you need to expect after purchasing AI defense, including subscription review, activation, and confirmation. We'll also walk you through the steps to get started and introduce you to various self guided resources available for your assistance. Let's begin by reviewing the subscription types available for Cisco AI defense.00:18Validation essentials, runtime essentials, and AI advantage. Each subscription is designed to address different security needs across the AI life cycle.00:39Validation Essentials provides cloud visibility and vulnerability assessments, ideal for customers who want to discover AI assets and assess vulnerabilities prior to deployment. Runtime Essentials puts guardrails in place to monitor or block actions, safeguarding production AI applications against adversarial attacks and harmful responses in real time.00:47The AI advantage package combines the capabilities of both validation essentials and runtime essentials and adds supply chain risk management for comprehensive security. Remember, all purchases come with Cisco customer success support to aid your journey. Once you purchase an AI defense package.01:06The contact listed in the order will receive a welcome email with instructions on claiming your subscription. This email will guide you through accessing Cisco Security Cloud Control, the unified platform where you can manage your security products, including AI defense. Follow the instructions provided to claim your subscription.01:24If it's your 1st time signing into security cloud control, a new organization will be set up for you. If you have multiple organizations select the one you intend to use. Click claim subscription. Enter your claim code, and follow the on screen prompts to complete the process. These steps are crucial and successfully linking your subscription to your account.01:43And just like that, your setup is complete. Congratulations. Now you should log into security cloud control to verify your subscription details. Ensure your license tier is correct, the quantity matches your purchase and the status is activated. Once verified, you are ready to begin using Cisco AI defense to enhance your security measures.02:03To access AI defense, look for the icon in the navigation pane and click on it. This will direct you to the AI defense dashboard, where you will be able to view your security activity at a glance, monitor AI applications, detect events, and leverage AI runtime and validation capabilities to protect your organization.02:23You're now onboarded and can begin configuring AI defense tailored to your organization's needs. Utilize the resources available, user guides, community blogs, and videos, or reach out to the AI Defense customer success team for assistance. Make sure to explore self guided options to further enhance your AI security setup.02:42Ensuring you meet your deployment and security objectives effectively.03:00

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Author : Cisco Customer Success

Uploaded : June 23, 2026

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Explore onboarding for Cisco AI Defense, from purchase to activation in Cisco Security Cloud Control. Learn how to claim subscriptions, verify license tiers, and access the AI Defense dashboard to monitor AI applications, detect events, and apply Runtime Essentials guardrails and Validation Essentials assessments. Review subscription options—Validation Essentials, Runtime Essentials, and AI Advantage—and use self-guided resources to configure defenses aligned to deployment objectives.

  • Activate subscriptions in Cisco Security Cloud Control with confidence.
  • Navigate the AI Defense dashboard to monitor applications and detect events.
  • Choose between Validation Essentials, Runtime Essentials, and AI Advantage based on needs.