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Episodes

78

Latest episode

Oct 2026

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EN-US

About the show

Cisco TechBeat features inspirational guests from around the world that drive innovation. Join us for Season 3, hosted by Aaron “AB” Belinfanti, who has spent over 20 years in professional audio and content creation. AB is a natural at building connections with his guests and bringing their stories to life.

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October 19, 2026Episode 1129 min

S7 E11: Talking enterprise AI vulnerabilities, jailbreaks, and active threat intelligence with Amy Chang

Renowned security and cybersecurity expert Amy Chang sits down with AB to unpack AI threat research, prompt-injection risks, and securing critical human-in-the-loop governance.

September 30, 2026Episode 1018 min

S7 E10: Talking trust in AI: Tokenomics, Splunk, and the future of the agentic era, with Kamal Hathi

AB sits down with Cisco's SVP and GM of Splunk, Kamal Hathi, to discuss how the combination of Splunk and Cisco technologies are providing the critical infrastructure for the AI era. From optimizing AI at scale to defending at machine speed to turning machine data into agentic action, this great conversation gives insight into how the combination of Cisco and Splunk technologies are driving the newest innovations in the agentic era.

July 17, 2026Episode 926 min

S7 E9: Talking women in tech leadership, customer experience, and marketing in the AI era with Carrie Palin

AB sits down with Carrie Palin, Cisco’s Chief Marketing Officer, for a spirited conversation on a variety of topics, from her journey as a marketing leader across several tech giants, to the skills she looks for when building an incredible organization, to how AI is positively reshaping the marketing landscape and customer outcomes.

July 7, 2026Episode 816 min

S7 E8: Talking humanitarian aid, World Central Kitchen, and food as a unifying human experience, with Chef José Andrés and Brian Tippens

AB joins Chef José Andrés and Brian Tippens for a powerful talk on food, disaster relief, and how technology helps World Central Kitchen deliver hope globally.

June 16, 2026Episode 731 min

S7 E7: Talking insights, strategy, and the human side of AI with Pascal Bornet and Sam Charrington

Join AB for a candid conversation with AI luminaries Pascal Bornet and Sam Charrington. From the sci-fi films that sparked their early interest in tech to the strategic frameworks for mastering today's AI, this episode bridges the gap between high-level industry insight and the personal stories that shaped their careers. Discover how to move beyond the hype and truly harness the power of AI.

May 26, 2026Episode 628 min

S7 E6: Talking strategy, M&A, and accelerating Cisco innovation with Ammar Maraqa

AB sits down with Ammar Maraqa, Cisco’s Chief Strategy Officer, to discuss topics such as turning an acquisition into a competitive advantage, fostering an agile and customer-centric culture, aligning business cases with long-term innovation goals to drive real value, and much more.

May 5, 2026Episode 530 min

S7 E5: Talking AgenticOps and the evolution of artificial intelligence with Akshay Bhargava

AB sits down with Akshay Bhargava, Cisco's VP of Product Management, AI Software and Platform, to chat about AgenticOps, how Cisco is providing guardrails to keep AI safe, and the risks modern businesses face if they fail to adopt AI quickly.

April 13, 2026Episode 422 min

S7 E4: Talking securing legacy networks in the AI era with Anthony Grieco and Eric Wenger

AB chats with Anthony Grieco, Cisco's SVP & Chief Security & Trust Officer, Security and Trust Organization, and Eric Wenger, Cisco's Senior Director, Technology Policy, Global Government Affairs, about how Cisco is revolutionizing product security by removing insecure protocols, updating defaults, and strengthening authentication across our portfolio.

March 19, 2026Episode 319 min

S7 E3: Talking security innovations in the age of AI, the intersection of creativity and tech, and more with Tom Gillis

AB sits down with Tom Gillis, Cisco’s SVP and GM, Infrastructure & Security Group, to explore the crucial role security plays in the ever-changing AI landscape.

February 26, 2026Episode 213 min

S7 E2: Talking the role of partnerships in the AI era, the Cisco 360 Partner Program, and how tech alliances drive business success, with Tim Coogan

AB sits down with Tim Coogan, Cisco's SVP, Global Partner Sales, for a fun chat about the important role partners play to drive positive business outcomes. From partnering in the AI era to the link between sales and partnerships, this informative conversation highlights why it’s critical for business to cultivate a powerful partner ecosystem.

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