Network Automation is Not Your Safe Haven - Protocol Analysis and Vulnerabilities of Autonomic Network

Explore the potential vulnerabilities of autonomic networks in this 38-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into protocol analysis of Cisco's "Plug and Play" technology, which allows for building fully automated networks with just five commands. Examine the implications of systems that operate without human intervention or management. Learn about the security concerns surrounding these smart systems and their deployment in network infrastructure. Gain insights from Omar Eissa's research on the potential risks associated with relying too heavily on network automation. Understand the balance between convenience and security in modern networking technologies.