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Omar Santos | Samer Salam | Hazim DahirThe AI Revolution is Here. Discover its Dynamic Applications in Networking, Cybersecurity, and More.
AI is having a profound impact on nearly every sector of the workforce. Huge professional and financial opportunities await in the key domains of computer networking, cybersecurity, IoT, and cloud computing. The AI Revolution in Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies will give you the edge you need to harness AI for your benefit. Learn how AI can efficiently identify shadow data, fortify security measures, generate predictive analytics in real time, and so much more.
In this comprehensive guide, Cisco professionals Omar Santos, Samer Salam, and Hazim Dahir engage you in both AI application and theory through practical case studies and predictions of future trends, which makes this book not just a valuable guide for today, but an indispensable resource for tomorrow.
You'll discover how AI is building robust bridges in collaboration tools and turning IoT into a super-intelligent network of devices so you can quickly identify and resolve network security threats while enhancing network performance. This book will show you how AI can help you modernize and fortify your operations and make yourself a key asset to your company.
Are you ready to join The AI Revolution in Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies?
- Gain industry-specific knowledge from experienced professionals
- Discover new capabilities like self-healing networks and predictive analytics
- Learn how AI can save time by detecting and correcting issues in real time
- Master techniques for security monitoring and alerting
- Understand potential security and privacy pitfalls of using AI, and how to guard against them
- Understand how AI works for you and with you
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Preface xix
Chapter 1. Introducing the Age of AI: Emergence, Growth, and Impact on Technology 1
The End of Human Civilization 2
Significant Milestones in AI Development (This Book Is Already Obsolete) 2
The AI Black Box Problem and Explainable AI 5
What's the Difference Between Large Language Models and Traditional Machine Learning? 6
Hugging Face Hub: A Game-Changer in Collaborative Machine Learning 12
AI's Expansion Across Industries: Networking, Cloud Computing, Security, Collaboration, and IoT 14
AI's Impacts on the Job Market 15
AI's Impacts on Security, Ethics, and Privacy 17
Summary 30
References 31
Chapter 2. Connected Intelligence: AI in Computer Networking 33
The Role of AI in Computer Networking 34
AI for Network Management 37
AI for Network Optimization 45
AI for Network Security 49
AI for Traffic Classification and Prediction 52
AI in Network Digital Twins 54
Summary 55
References 56
Chapter 3. Securing the Digital Frontier: AI's Role in Cybersecurity 59
AI in Incident Response: Analyzing Potential Indicators to Determine the Type of Attack 59
AI in Vulnerability Management and Vulnerability Prioritization 71
AI in Security Governance, Policies, Processes, and Procedures 73
Using AI to Create Secure Network Designs 74
AI and Security Implications of IoT, OT, Embedded, and Specialized Systems 75
AI and Physical Security 76
AI in Security Assessments, Red Teaming, and Penetration Testing 77
AI in Identity and Account Management 80
Using AI for Fraud Detection and Prevention 86
AI and Cryptography 87
AI in Secure Application Development, Deployment, and Automation 90
Summary 93
References 94
Chapter 4. AI and Collaboration Building Bridges, Not Walls 95
Collaboration Tools and the Future of Work 96
AI for Collaboration 101
The Contact Center: A Bridge to Customers 109
AR/VR: A Closer Look 113
Affective Computing 116
Summary 116
References 117
Chapter 5. AI in the Internet of Things (AIoT) 119
Understanding the IoT Landscape 120
AI for Data Analytics and Decision Making 122
AI for IoT Resource Optimization 125
AI for IoT in Supply Chain 127
AI for IoT Security 130
AI for IoT in Sustainability 133
Summary 137
References 137
Chapter 6. Revolutionizing Cloud Computing with AI 139
Understanding the Cloud Computing Environment 139
AI in Cloud Infrastructure Management 145
AI for Cloud Security 147
AI for Cloud Optimization 151
AI and Machine Learning as a Service 153
Challenges of AI and Machine Learning in the Cloud 158
What Lies Ahead 158
References 159
Chapter 7. Impact of AI in Other Emerging Technologies 161
Executive Order on the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence 162
AI in Quantum Computing 163
How AI Can Revolutionize Quantum Hardware Optimization 167
Data Analysis and Interpretation 168
AI in Blockchain Technologies 169
AI in Autonomous Vehicles and Drones 175
AI in Edge Computing 175
Summary 183
References 184
Index 185