When Breadth and Scale are the Enemies, AI and Automation Win
January 7, 2026
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 needed, each with its own set of requirements, which adds complexity and prolongs downtime.
Network infrastructure owners in critical sectors — such as financial services, manufacturing, energy, and healthcare — face significant pressure to keep systems available despite maintenance, vulnerabilities, human errors, or cyberattacks. The complexity of their networks can challenge NetOps teams, who must quickly assess situations and make configuration changes across a variety of network devices and operating systems from different vendors.
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