NB525: Cisco, IBM Recruit AI for Threat Response; HPE Air-Gaps Private Clouds

In this episode of Network Break, Drew Conry-Murray discusses Cisco and IBM’s latest strategies that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance threat response systems, revealing how AI can speed up incident analysis and resolution. He also explores HPE’s initiative to strengthen security in private clouds by implementing air-gap solutions, which help in isolating data from potential threats. He also provides insight into Versa Networks following their presentation at Networking Field Day 37.

Do You Need a SASE Solution?

Exploring the evolving landscape of secure access service edge (SASE), this LinkedIn update describes the necessity and advantages of adopting a SASE solution for businesses. It covers how SASE integrates networking and security services into a unified, cloud-delivered model to enhance performance and security. This post was a response by Carole Warner Reece to the Versa Networks presentation at Networking Field Day 37.

AI Tools for the Network Infrastructure

Exploring AI tools can greatly enhance network infrastructure efficiency and performance. By integrating AI technologies, companies can optimize data flow, enhance security, and predict network failures before they happen. That’s the gist of this update from Carole Warner Reece following Selector’s presentation at Networking Field Day 37.

NFD37: Old Dogs, New Tricks, Patient Tutors

Scott Robohn initially dismissed quantum computing as too far from operational use. However, after a presentation by BT Group at NFD37, he realized that his lack of understanding was biasing his opinion. In this article following Networking Field Day, Scott discusses the topic in more detail.

Quantum Networking: Promise vs. Reality

Jason Gintert shares insights into the current state and future potential of quantum networking following the BT presentation at Networking Field Day. Jason compares its promising capabilities with the current technological realities. He explores the challenges faced in fully implementing quantum networking, despite its potential to revolutionize data security and transmission speed. For additional insights from Networking Field Day 37, visit Jason’s coverage.

Virtual Networks are Air Gapped

The definition of traditional security technologies must evolve to meet new use cases. Networks that use virtual constructs to segregate traffic are just as air gapped as physical separation. In this episode, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Carole Warner Reece, John Osmon, and Jason Gintert discuss why the standard for hyper secure systems has always been physical separation. They look at how the terminology is being changed to support new use cases with virtual separation and whether or not those new networks can meet the high standards of the older versions. They also discuss the need for precision in terminology and how to avoid falling back on marketing terms that can create confusion with unsuspecting consumers.