Federal networks rely on legacy systems that aren’t designed to protect against modern cybersecurity threats nor equipped to support artificial intelligence (AI). As agencies embrace AI, the pressures on their networks increase — there’s more data going to more places and introducing more potential security risks.
Upgrading network infrastructure is more than just fixing what’s broken. Done right, it can integrate AI so agencies get its full benefits, help them address new and growing security challenges, and automate more functions. But modernization isn’t easy. Technologies such as Cisco’s networking as a service (NaaS) can help.
“Ninety percent [of our customers] see the transformative potential of AI, but less than 2% feel that their infrastructure is ready to support it,” said Kevin Manwiller, Operations Director for National Security at Cisco Systems. Modernizing can enable agencies to incorporate AI, handle increased workloads and improve security. “AI is not just a technology shift. It’s really an operational imperative for us,” Manwiller said.
In this video interview, Manwiller discusses the ways a modern network optimized for AI opens the door to new capabilities — and better security. Topics include:
- The costs and risks of maintaining legacy systems
- How AI affects cybersecurity and operations
- How to upgrade your network cost-effectively
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