In this episode of UC Today, host Kieran Devlin sits down with Amit Barave, Vice President of Product Management at Webex by Cisco, to explore how the collaboration giant is securing digital communication in an era of AI-powered threats, distributed teams, and rising compliance demands. From zero trust principles to vertical-specific safeguards, this discussion offers a deep dive into how Webex is redefining trust and usability for enterprises worldwide. How do you secure every click, call, and conversation—without killing collaboration? In this thought-provoking interview, Webex's Amit Barave shares how his team is building security directly into the DNA of the Webex Suite—while ensuring the user experience remains intuitive and frictionless.
Key topics discussed include:
- Why true platform security must go beyond features—and start with trust
- How Webex balances data privacy, compliance, and usability without compromise
- The role of AI in both amplifying threats and defending against them
- How Webex tailors security and compliance for regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and government
From ethical walls to sovereign clouds, from FedRAMP to GDPR, Webex is proving that security doesn’t have to be a trade-off. Whether you're an enterprise CIO, compliance lead, or IT decision-maker, this is essential viewing.
