7 ways AI makes network management easier (and one way it makes it much worse)

AI shortens investigation, compares configurations, summarizes logs, and surfaces patterns across devices. It becomes dangerous when those same outputs are used in production decisions without sufficient verification.

Cybersecurity news weekly roundup July 13, 2026

Last week brought agentic ransomware, AI supply chain attacks, telecom breaches, SD-WAN exploitation, Linux flaws and major enterprise security patches.

10 ways AI fuels cybercrime

Americans lost $20.9 billion to cybercrime in 2025. The vast majority of that was not the result of breached systems or stolen passwords. It was the result of people being persuaded to move money themselves.

Zero-day exploits: understanding and defending against hidden threats

Zero-day exploits target unknown vulnerabilities before patches exist. Segmentation, least privilege, testing, firewalls, and backups help limit damage.

Minimum hardware requirements for a small business network

Small business networks need hardware that can do more than pass traffic. Here is the minimum stack for routing, firewalling, switching, Wi-Fi, cabling, power, and recovery.

12 components of a successful network disaster recovery plan

An effective network disaster recovery plan minimizes downtime, restores critical systems quickly, and reduces compliance and financial risks during disruption.