Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Cisco Live Protect shields your Nexus switches against critical CVEs instantly — no reboots, no maintenance windows, no downtime. Steve Sharman and Claire Renaudeau from Cisco's Worldwide Cloud and AI Infrastructure team break down how Live Protect works: embedded directly in NX-OS, it uses eBPF technology to virtually patch vulnerabilities at the kernel level the moment they emerge — giving your ops team breathing space before a full software upgrade is needed. Unlike traditional patching that can take months of testing and planning, Live Protect activates protection instantly and automatically. Think of it as an immune system for your network infrastructure. Learn more on Cisco.com.
Cisco Live Protect shields your Nexus switches against critical CVEs instantly — no reboots, no maintenance windows, no downtime. Steve Sharman and Claire Renaudeau from Cisco's Worldwide Cloud and AI Infrastructure team break down how Live Protect works: embedded directly in NX-OS, it uses eBPF technology to virtually patch vulnerabilities at the kernel level the moment they emerge — giving your ops team breathing space before a full software upgrade is needed. Unlike traditional patching that can take months of testing and planning, Live Protect activates protection instantly and automatically. Think of it as an immune system for your network infrastructure. Learn more on Cisco.com.
