Security revolution: IT Horizons, Cisco bring AI-driven innovation to cybersecurity

L-R: Team lead, Collaboration, IT Horizons, Tomiwa Akin-Britto; Unit Head/Manager, IT, SCIB Nigeria & CO., Chinwe Amaoma; Solutions Specialist, Cisco, Theodore Chukwudi and  Head, Sales & Business Development, IT Horizons, Stephen Asishana, during the IT Horizons and Cisco Business Roundtable in Lagos, recently.

L-R: Team lead, Collaboration, IT Horizons, Tomiwa Akin-Britto; Senior IT Officer, Avon HMO, Deji Adedokun; Joseph Oloyede, Chief Business Officer, IT Horizons and Head, IT Support, Jumia Nigeria, Olivier Dibia, during the IT Horizons and Cisco Business Roundtable, in Lagos recently.

Stanley Ihedigbo

IT Horizons, a leading technology solutions provider, recently hosted a Business Roundtable in partnership with Cisco, focusing on the critical role of AI-driven enterprise security in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

The event, “Building a Fortress in the AI Age: Connect, Protect, and Thrive,” brought together CIOs and thought leaders at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Hosted in partnership with Cisco, the event, titled “Building a Fortress in the AI Age: Connect, Protect, and Thrive,” brought together CIOs and thought leaders to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on security resilience.

Cisco Solutions Specialist, Theodore Chukwudi, highlighted Cisco’s $1 billion investment in AI innovation, bolstering their mission to secure connectivity and data integrity across enterprises.

“Cisco’s AI-driven security tools not only detect and neutralize threats but also simplify network management, allowing teams to focus on growth. With over 20 AI-focused acquisitions, Cisco has strengthened its machine learning capabilities across its portfolio, making us a trusted leader in AI-integrated security solutions.”

Team Lead for Network and Security at IT Horizons, John Adekusile, emphasized the impact of AI-driven, proactive defenses: “The AI-powered solutions we are deploying with Cisco allow businesses adopt a predictive approach to security that scales with their growth, enhancing both agility and resilience. We are not just equipping our clients with advanced security tools, we are also empowering them with confidence in their operational resilience.”

Managing Director of IT Horizons, Olusegun Enitan Dada, reiterated the company’s commitment to advancing secure, scalable, and intelligent security measures through AI.

“By partnering with Cisco, we bring transformative security solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate confidently in an increasingly complex digital environment. AI’s capacity to analyze patterns, automate responses, and provide predictive insights allows enterprises to mitigate threats swiftly and effectively. With Cisco’s advanced AI investments, IT Horizons can deploy a range of solutions that enhance enterprise security without compromising efficiency.” Dada said.