The AI Revolution in Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies

The AI Revolution in Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies

by Omar Santos, Samer Salam, Hazim Dahir
Released February 2024
Publisher(s): Addison-Wesley Professional
ISBN: 9780138293703

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Book description

The 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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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. About This eBook
  3. Halftitle Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Dedication Page
  7. Contents
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. About the Authors
  11. 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)
    3. The AI Black Box Problem and Explainable AI
    4. What’s the Difference Between Today’s Large Language Models and Traditional Machine Learning?
    5. Hugging Face Hub: A Game-Changer in Collaborative Machine Learning
    6. AI’s Expansion Across Different Industries: Networking, Cloud Computing, Security, Collaboration, and IoT
    7. AI’s Impact on the Job Market
    8. AI’s Impact on Security, Ethics, and Privacy
    9. Summary
    10. References
  12. 2. Connected Intelligence: AI in Computer Networking
    1. The Role of AI in Computer Networking
    2. AI for Network Management
    3. AI for Network Optimization
    4. AI for Network Security
    5. AI for Network Traffic Analysis
    6. AI in Network Digital Twins
    7. Summary
    8. References
  13. 3. Securing the Digital Frontier: AI’s Role in Cybersecurity
    1. AI in Incident Response: Analyzing Potential Indicators to Determine the Type of Attack
    2. AI in Vulnerability Management and Vulnerability Prioritization
    3. AI in Security Governance, Policies, Processes, and Procedures
    4. Using AI to Create Secure Network Designs
    5. AI and Security Implications of IoT, OT, Embedded, and Specialized Systems
    6. AI and Physical Security
    7. AI in Security Assessments, Red Teaming, and Penetration Testing
    8. AI in Identity and Account Management
    9. Using AI for Fraud Detection and Prevention
    10. AI and Cryptography
    11. AI in Secure Application Development, Deployment, and Automation
    12. Summary
    13. References
  14. 4. AI and Collaboration: Building Bridges, Not Walls
    1. Collaboration Tools and the Future of Work
    2. AI for Collaboration
    3. The Contact Center: A Bridge to Customers
    4. AR/VR: A Closer Look
    5. Affective Computing
    6. Summary
    7. References
  15. 5. AI in the Internet of Things (AIoT)
    1. Understanding the IoT Landscape
    2. AI for Data Analytics and Decision-Making
    3. AI for IoT Resource Optimization
    4. AI for IoT in Supply Chains
    5. AI for IoT Security
    6. AI for IoT in Sustainability
    7. Summary
    8. References
  16. 6. Revolutionizing Cloud Computing with AI
    1. Understanding the Cloud Computing Environment
    2. AI in Cloud Infrastructure Management
    3. AI for Cloud Security
    4. AI for Cloud Optimization
    5. AI and Machine Learning as a Service
    6. Challenges of AI and Machine Learning in the Cloud
    7. What Lies Ahead
    8. Summary
    9. References
  17. 7. Impact of AI in Other Emerging Technologies
    1. Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
    2. AI in Quantum Computing
    3. How AI Can Revolutionize Quantum Hardware Optimization
    4. Data Analysis and Interpretation
    5. AI in Blockchain Technologies
    6. AI in Autonomous Vehicles and Drones
    7. AI in Edge Computing
    8. Summary
    9. References
  18. Index
  19. Code Snippets

Product information

  • Title: The AI Revolution in Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies
  • Author(s): Omar Santos, Samer Salam, Hazim Dahir
  • Release date: February 2024
  • Publisher(s): Addison-Wesley Professional
  • ISBN: 9780138293703