LTM Launches managed security service with Cisco to help enterprises secure AI deployments, strengthen access management, and protect hybrid work environments.

LTM managed security service with Cisco, introducing a new Managed Secure Service Edge (SSE) solution designed to help enterprises strengthen cybersecurity, secure AI deployments, and simplify access management across cloud-first and hybrid work environments. The solution was unveiled during Cisco Live 2026 and combines Cisco’s security technologies with LTM’s managed security expertise.

As organizations continue to adopt generative AI applications, cloud services, and remote work models, managing secure access has become increasingly complex. The new offering aims to provide businesses with a unified security framework that protects users, devices, applications, and data while maintaining visibility across distributed environments.

A cloud-native approach to modern security

The managed SSE solution is built on Cisco Secure Access, Cisco’s cloud-native Secure Service Edge platform. It brings networking and security together under a single architecture, enabling organizations to apply consistent security policies regardless of where employees work or which applications they use.

The platform integrates several key security capabilities, including:

  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

  • Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

  • Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

  • Identity- and context-aware access controls

  • Centralized policy management

According to the companies, this approach helps simplify security operations while improving visibility across enterprise environments.

Why is AI security becoming a top priority

The launch comes at a time when businesses are rapidly embracing generative AI tools, large language models, and cloud-hosted AI services. While these technologies create new opportunities, they also introduce concerns around data protection, user access, compliance, and threat management.

Organizations are increasingly seeking solutions that can securely govern employee access to AI applications while ensuring business data remains protected. The new managed SSE service is designed to address these challenges by combining access management with advanced security controls.

Chandan Pani, Chief Information Security Officer at LTM, said modern enterprises need security architectures that can adapt to distributed work environments while supporting secure AI adoption. He noted that the collaboration with Cisco is intended to improve visibility, simplify protection, and help organizations operate securely at scale.

Combining technology with managed expertise

Beyond the technology platform, LTM is adding an AI-led managed security layer supported by more than 4,000 security professionals and nine Cyber Defense Resiliency Centers. The service includes AI-driven threat detection, monitoring, and optimization capabilities to strengthen ongoing security operations.

Raj Chopra, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer for Cisco Security, said the partnership combines Cisco’s security portfolio with LTM’s managed services expertise to make enterprise-grade security easier to deploy and manage.

As Business Fortune observes, Industry experts increasingly view Secure Service Edge as a critical part of modern cybersecurity strategies. As companies continue expanding AI adoption and cloud-based operations, demand for unified security platforms is expected to grow. The LTM-Cisco partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward identity-centric, cloud-native security models that can protect increasingly complex digital environments while enabling innovation.

FAQs

  1. What is the new solution launched by LTM and Cisco?

It is a Managed Secure Service Edge (SSE) solution designed to provide secure access management, zero-trust security, and protection for AI and cloud-based applications.

  1. What is Cisco Secure Access?

Cisco Secure Access is Cisco’s cloud-native Secure Service Edge platform that combines networking and security services under a unified framework.

  1. How does the solution support AI adoption?

The platform helps organizations securely manage access to AI applications, generative AI tools, and large language models while maintaining visibility and compliance.

  1. What security technologies are included in the solution?

The offering includes Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and centralized policy controls.

  1. Why is Secure Service Edge important for enterprises?

SSE helps organizations secure users, devices, applications, and data across cloud and hybrid environments while simplifying security management and improving visibility.