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AI Security Standards

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 25 · Surprise 42

Cisco is participating in the Open Secure AI Alliance, alongside Nvidia, CrowdStrike, and Red Hat. The alliance proposed Shared AI Findings Exchange (SAFE) guidelines for reporting cybersecurity incidents involving AI agents. The Linux Foundation published the guidelines for public comment, with the framework intended to establish confidential reporting of AI-agent incidents, misbehavior, and operational near misses.

Key facts

• The Open Secure AI Alliance proposed SAFE guidelines for reporting cybersecurity incidents involving AI agents and its membership topped 120 organizations. source
• The SAFE guidelines were published by the Linux Foundation for public comment to create a confidential channel for sharing AI security incidents, agent misbehavior, and operational near misses. source
• Major tech companies including Nvidia, Cisco, CrowdStrike, and Red Hat are leading the Open Secure AI Alliance initiative and contributing tools and expertise. source