Part 1: Setting the Stage If you are following along, this is our second question to help set the stage in our 5-part series, where we’ll answer common questions about AI’s effect on networks. BackBox VP of Infrastructure and Technology, Richard Phillips, discusses AI’s role in real-world environments where network and security teams must assume […]
Part 1: Setting the Stage Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents both challenges and advantages for businesses, as hackers exploit vulnerabilities faster than ever. At the same time, AI strengthens network cyber resilience by improving response times, resource use, reducing alert fatigue, and allowing for more focused remediation. The fast rise of AI has sparked excitement and
G2 has published its Spring 2026 Grid® Report for Network Automation Tools, recognizing BackBox as both a Leader and High Performer. Growing recognition reflects the increased demand for scalable, simple network automation that reduces manual work without increasing complexity. In this report, BackBox is rated: 96% Meets Requirements 96% Ease of Doing Business With 95%
Originally published in Information Week on March 10, 2026. Many advanced enterprises that have adopted technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence still depend on manual processes to manage and maintain their network infrastructure. This reliance on manual methods makes the job of NetOps teams increasingly challenging due to the complexity and scale of
When exploring network automation, it’s crucial to partner with the right vendor to ensure the technology is secure, reliable, and delivers value. This also applies to the vendor’s use of AI. According to Gartner, by 2027, more than 40% of the tasks performed in infrastructure and operations (I&O) will be augmented by GenAI, up from
Originally published in Information Security Buzz on March 13, 2026. You know you’ve really hit a nerve in the conversation about automation when a network engineer chimes in with a joke: “You’re cutting into my overtime! But honestly, if I can set up upgrades to run overnight and finally get some quality sleep, I’m all
Originally shared on January 15, 2026, by The CyberVault, and edited for length and clarity. In this episode of The CyberVault, Irfahn Khimji, Field CTO at BackBox, joins cybersecurity podcast host Katie Soper to discuss how we bring safety, trust, and responsibility to AI-driven environments and what resilience actually looks like as the attack surface continues to shift. Q: How has AI changed the way you think
We’re excited to share that our very own Richard Philips, VP of Technology and Infrastructure, was featured in VMblog’s January 8, 2026, 5 Bold 2026 Tech Predictions Video. In the video, Richard warns that although AI in security has arrived, be wary of automating everything everywhere as fast as possible. The next era of IT
Fortinet’s December 24, 2025, product security advisory is an important reminder that threat actors: Plan on reduced staffing levels during the holidays to launch attacks Often follow a path of least resistance – leveraging old, unpatched vulnerabilities to gain access to systems The post warns that attackers are exploiting an unpatched critical FortiOS vulnerability, CVE-2020-12812,
Originally published on page 152 in Cyber Defense eMagazine – December 2025 Edition. Recent headlines have reminded us that a seemingly simple issue — a DNS error that prevented users from accessing certain services — can lead to cascading failures, costing billions and affecting millions. In reality, systems rarely fail straightforwardly. Typically, multiple fixes are